PRO-JECT XTENSION 10 EVOLUTION

Pre owned. In excellent condition. Free from any noticeable signs of wear. Supplied with accessories, owner's manual, and original packaging.

The Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Evolution is a belt-drive turntable developed to deliver reference-level performance, bringing together all of Pro-Ject's experience in the design of high-end analogue sources within a single project. Every component is engineered to minimize vibrations, resonances, and energy loss, with the goal of ensuring extremely precise groove tracking and uncompromising sound reproduction.

The design stands out for its high-mass 10 kg aluminium platter, carefully engineered to control resonances. It features an internal TPE damping ring, while the top surface is covered with a vinyl layer that creates an optimal interface between the record and the platter, improving playback stability and helping to suppress unwanted vibrations.

One of the Xtension 10 Evolution's defining features is its sophisticated mechanical isolation system. The turntable rests on three magnetically suspended feet that effectively decouple the chassis from the supporting surface. Thanks to the powerful magnetic suspension, the structure virtually floats above its base, significantly reducing the transmission of external vibrations and further enhancing tracking stability.

The rotational system is equally refined. The heavyweight platter rotates on an inverted stainless steel bearing incorporating a precision ceramic ball supported by a magnetic system that reduces the mechanical load on the bearing itself. This solution minimizes friction, noise, and resonances, ensuring exceptionally smooth and silent operation—an essential requirement for preserving every detail contained within the record groove.

Drive is provided by a motor powered by a sophisticated AC generator controlled by a precision DC electronic circuit, designed to ensure outstanding rotational speed stability. Electronic speed control allows direct selection of 33 or 45 RPM at the touch of a button, maintaining exceptional accuracy without requiring manual belt repositioning.

The combination of these engineering solutions gives the Xtension 10 Evolution remarkable mechanical stability and exceptional isolation from external interference, creating ideal conditions for highly accurate signal retrieval. Its sonic performance is distinguished by transparency, tonal balance, and precise soundstage reproduction, with excellent bass articulation, a natural and richly textured midrange, and refined, highly detailed high frequencies.

Every aspect of the Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Evolution reflects a design philosophy focused exclusively on achieving the highest level of analogue performance. The combination of substantial mass, advanced damping systems, magnetic suspension, and electronic speed control enables this turntable to deliver true High-End performance, making it one of the most sophisticated vinyl playback designs in the Pro-Ject range.

Technical specifications:

• Type: Belt-drive turntable
• Speeds: 33, 45, 78 RPM; electronic speed selection
• Platter: 300 mm aluminium platter; 10.3 kg; TPE damping
• Main bearing: Inverted stainless steel bearing with ceramic ball and anti-magnetic support
• Tonearm: Effective length 254 mm; overhang 16 mm; effective mass 8.5 g
• Tracking force: Adjustable from 10 to 30 mN
• Cartridge weight range: 4 to 14 g; four counterweights included
• Wow & Flutter: ±0.01% (maximum)
• Speed variance: ±0.09% (maximum)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
• Power consumption: 4 W (maximum); <1 W standby
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 480 × 235 × 400 mm (lid closed)
• Weight: 26 kg