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The Pro-Ject Audio Systems X8 Evolution Turntable is a high-end audiophile turntable designed to deliver exceptional sound quality. It features a 9-inch one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, which provides precise tracking and stability. The turntable is equipped with a 5.1 kg lathed aluminum platter that is TPE-damped to reduce resonance and improve sound clarity. The platter is supported by an inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic support, ensuring smooth rotation and speed stability. The X8 Evolution includes electronic speed change for 33 and 45 rpm, allowing for easy switching between record speeds. It also features a balanced 5-pin DIN phono output, enabling true balanced connection for enhanced audio performance. The turntable comes with height-adjustable, TPE-damped aluminum feet for effective decoupling from the surface. The Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge is a high-quality moving coil (MC) cartridge known for its detailed sound reproduction and compatibility with a wide range of phono stages.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Planar 8's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the X8 Evolution with Ortofon Quintet Blue's 0.110%, its effective mass 11 g against 8.5 g, and its output 5.0 mV against 0.5 mV. Both share compliance (12 cu).
The Paris's output is 1.6 mV against the X8 Evolution with Ortofon Quintet Blue's 0.5 mV, its compliance 8 cu against 12 cu, and its platter weight 7 kg (15 lbs) against 2.27 kg (5 lbs). Both share effective mass (8.5 g).
The Concept's wow & flutter is 0.050% against the X8 Evolution with Ortofon Quintet Blue's 0.110%, its compliance 15 cu against 12 cu, its output 3.3 mV against 0.5 mV, and its effective mass 17 g against 8.5 g.
The PD-171A's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the X8 Evolution with Ortofon Quintet Blue's 0.110%, its platter weight 5 kg (11 lbs) against 2.27 kg (5 lbs), and its effective length 229 mm against 230 mm. Both share drive type (Belt).
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