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  1. #1
    Join Date: Nov 2012

    Location: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

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    Default ProJect Announce New X8 Special Edition Turntable



    Unveiling the Project X8 SE Turntable: Elevate Your Vinyl Experience

    Are you ready to take your vinyl listening experience to the next level? Look no further than the Project X8 Special Edition Turntable. We're going to explore the incredible features of this high-end turntable and why it's a must-have for any audiophile.

    Discovering Superior Sound Quality

    At the heart of the Project X8 SE Turntable lies its exceptional design and engineering. Featuring a pre-adjusted Ortofon Quintet Black cartridge mounted on a Project 9cc Evolution carbon tonearm, this turntable ensures precise tracking and stunning sonic accuracy right out of the box. Whether you're a seasoned audiophile or a casual listener, you'll be blown away by the clarity and richness of the sound produced by the X8, all for the price of £2499.

    Craftsmanship Inspired by Xtension 9 and 10

    Drawing inspiration from its high-end counterparts, the X8SE boasts major technical features adapted from the Xtension 9 and 10 models. One standout feature is the heavy, TPE damped mass-loaded platter, precision lathed and balanced from a single piece of aluminium. Supported by a neodymium magnet that reduces bearing load, this design ensures smooth rotation and perfect speed stability, allowing your vinyl records to shine like never before.

    Unlocking the True Balanced Experience

    For those seeking the ultimate audio experience, the X8 SE offers compatibility with moving coil cartridges and balanced phono connections. By upgrading to the fully balanced 5P to XLR cable and pairing it with a balanced phono stage, such as the Phono Box DS3 B or any of Pro-Ject's RS/RS2 phono stages, you'll enjoy increased dynamics, reduced noise, and improved signal-to-noise ratios. It's like discovering new layers in your favorite music that you never knew existed.

    Elevate Your Vinyl Experience with the Project X8 SE Turntable

    In summary, the Project X8 Special Edition Turntable is a game-changer in the world of vinyl playback. With its superior craftsmanship, innovative features, and budget-friendly price tag, it's the perfect choice for anyone looking to elevate their vinyl listening experience. Don't settle for anything less than perfection—indulge in the superior sound quality of the Project X8 SE Turntable today.

    For more information about the ProJect X8SE Turntable and what it can add to your system call us on 01482 223096 or email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk

    Trade In

    At Fanthorpes we love to trade in, so if you want to trade in your existing HiFi against new HiFi, contact us and we will let you know what it is worth as a trade in.

    Finance Available

    We can also offer buy now pay later on orders above £400, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year.

    Nationwide Delivery and Installation Service

    When you buy equipment from Fanthorpes HiFi, we will provide a nationwide delivery and installation service within mainland UK. Our installer will drive to your house and install your new HiFi. For more information about our delivery and installation service email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call 01482 223096.
    Marc

    Website - Fanthorpes Hifi
    Email - shop@fanthorpes.co.uk
    Tel - 01482 223 096

    Trade-in your kit

    Interest Free Credit Available


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    Join Date: Oct 2008

    Location: Glasgowshire

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    Great looking deck with the “metal” and gloss black finish.
    I have the X8 Superpack turntable, and running balanced it bettered my P10 for involvement, listenability and that vinyl “magic”.
    great deck.

    Marc,
    as a Pro-Ject dealer, can I ask a question?

    Does the X8 share the same plinth with the X9, with the impregnated metallic elements?
    From reviews it’s not certain.
    thanks.

    gaz.
    AC POWER
    Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
    AMPS
    Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
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    DAC
    PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
    TURNTABLE
    Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
    PHONOSTAGE
    Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
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    OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
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    Ipad Roon Remote.
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    All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables

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    Join Date: Nov 2012

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    Gaz

    I put the question to our man at ProJect, the X8 and X9 do share the same plinth. There are differences in other areas but the base plinth is the same.

    Hope this helps.
    Marc

    Website - Fanthorpes Hifi
    Email - shop@fanthorpes.co.uk
    Tel - 01482 223 096

    Trade-in your kit

    Interest Free Credit Available


    PMC Speakers, Chord Electronics, Bryston, Cyrus Audio, Martin Logan, Deivalet, Musical Fidelity, AVID HiFi

  4. #4
    Join Date: Oct 2008

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    Marc,
    that’s brilliant mate. Thanks very much.

    Questions been niggling me for a while
    AC POWER
    Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
    AMPS
    Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
    SPEAKERS
    Wharfedale Evo 4.4
    DAC
    PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
    TURNTABLE
    Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
    PHONOSTAGE
    Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
    DIGITAL
    OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
    MUSIC PLAYBACK
    Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
    Ipad Roon Remote.
    Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
    SPEAKER CABLES
    Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On
    "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
    INTERCONNECTS
    All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables

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