Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Evolution

Xtension 10 Evolution High-end turntable with 10“ tonearm Superlative vinyl performance in a more compact size! The Xtension 10 chassis is made from MDF filled with metal sand, that gives high mass and is non-resonant. Magnetic feet, which decouple the main plinth from its base, are combined with a weighty 22 kg total turntable mass. With these two magnets located in the feet, the turntable is practically floating.The result is a unique combination of ‘mass loaded’ and ‘floating turntable’ design principles. Instead of the old standard adoption of pure metal used for the main platter, we’ve found a perfect alloy which we damped on the inner side with Sorbothane®. Additionally we’ve glued recycled Vinyl records to the top (which act as a perfect mat) and bake this ‘sandwich’ before precision balancing it. The final product subsequently benefits from a wonderfully resonance-free, heavy platter, that runs ultrasilently on an inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic suspension. The Pro-Ject 10” Evolution with its tonearm base also benefits from ‘high-mass’ technologies, and is isolated from the main board by a sheet of Sorbothane®. To use this tonearm with a wide range of top quality phono cartridges, from 4 to 14 Grams it comes with a set of 4 different Sorbothane®- damped counterweights. The Xtension 10 Evolution comes standard with the premium tonearm cable 5pin > RCA cable. For an optimal connection to the Phono Box RS or RS2, the symmetrical premium tonearm cable 5pin > XLR is available separately. Phono Box RS and RS2 offer balanced phono inputs, what guarantees superior results in high-end vinyl reproduction with a balanced signal source. NOTE: The signal source and the receiving device have to be equipped with balanced connections. Transmission of audio signals in a balanced mode reduce the influence of interference due to external stray electric fields significantly. In the box: Xtension 10 Evolution optionally as SuperPack with Ortofon Cadenza Red Connect it 5P-C RCA Cable (Upgrade option: 5P-XLR) Dust cover Adapter for 7“ singles Record puck Counterweights for 4-14g cartridges Power supply, allen key, spirit level, gloves     Features Super-heavy 22 kg belt drive turntable Mass loaded magnetic floating subchassis Precision balanced sandwich-platter Inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic support Heavy weight record clamp Extremely low level of natural resonance Perfect decoupling through magnetic feet Electronic speed control 33/45/78 Upm Tonearm 10cc Evolution made from carbon fibre Inverted tonearm bearings (ABEC 7 quality) Dust cover included       REVIEW & AWARDS Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Evolution: where vinyl can better digital - Read More "Focusing on hardware, not all vinyl front-ends are the same. Just as digital’s audible performance is a function of streamer/server and D/A converter, a vinyl system is built around the triumvirate of turntable, cartridge and phono stage. One could subdivide the picture further once interchangeable tonearms are possible.. At the higher-end, our digital vs. vinyl story brings a plot twist. The Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Evolution sees this fella’s preference for digital lose its grip. More dollars dropped on a Pro-Ject project evens the playing field between digital and vinyl. Asked to choose only one rig I’d probably give the nod to the turntable-centric solution. How’s that for unsettling? Did you feel the earth move as digital audio diehards across world over did their best Rumplestiltskin?" - John Darko     SPECIFICATIONS Speeds 33, 45, 78 (electronic speed change) Drive principle Belt drive Platter 10.3 kg/300 mm aluminium (TPE damped) Mains bearing Inverted stainless steel with ceramic ball with antimagnetic support Speed variance ± 0.09% (max) Wow & Flutter ± 0.01% (max) Signal to noise 73dB Tonearm  10” cc EVO, Carbon Effective arm length / mass 254 mm/ 8.5 g Overhang 16mm Tracking force 10 - 30 mN Cartridge weight range 4 - 14 g (4 different counterweights included) Included accessories Power supply, dust cover Power consumption 2 Watts Dimensions 480 x 235 x 400 mm (WxHxD) Weight 26,0 kg net