Description
Following on from a prestigious series, the 1Xpression Carbon Classic is the 6th generation of the classic Pro-Ject 1, presented for the first time way back in 1991. The current version of this iconic turntable includes a totally new carbon tone-arm with spin-off EVO technology. The innovative new gimbal design features a resonance damping counterweight for the best performance with any cartridge.
The belt drive uses a low noise, decoupled AC motor with a precision frequency DC-driven AC generator for exact speed stability. Pro-Ject used a complex main platter construction similar to that used on the high-end Xtension models. Engineering that can’t be found elsewhere in this price range. Thermo plastic elastomers (TPE) are used in a sandwich construction with aluminium for optimised resonance behaviour. The platter bearing axle is made from low tolerance chrome plated stainless steel running on a Teflon bottom in a bronze bearing housing. The main plinth is made from low resonance MDF, which is decoupled from structure-born noise by special absorber feet using TPE technology.
But enough about the sterling build quality. The sum of all these premium components is a sound quality that will make you forget everything else… And just listen.
KEY FEATURES:
Belt drive system with synchronous motor
Stainless steel platter bearing
Aluminium sandwich platter
8.6” carbon tonearm with Evo Kardan rings
Ortofon 2M Red cartridge pre-mounted
Resonance damping counterweight design
