Product Overview & Specifications
The Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution is a high-end belt-drive turntable that combines mass-loading and magnetic isolation principles within a slimline chassis designed to fit standard audio equipment racks. Built around a dense MDF plinth packed with metal granulate for high mass and anti-resonant stability, the entire 16 kg turntable floats above its supporting surface via three height-adjustable magnetic feet.
The main platter is precision-machined from a heavy aluminium alloy, internally damped with Thermo-Plastic Elastomers (TPE) and topped with a fused, recycled vinyl layer to provide an ideal interface for records. Spinning on an inverted stainless steel axle with a ceramic ball bearing and magnetic support, bearing friction and operational noise are kept to a minimum. The turntable comes equipped with a 9-inch 9cc Evolution one-piece carbon fibre tonearm, an integrated electronic speed control for 33/45 RPM switching, and a 5-pin DIN output connection.
KEY FEATURES & PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
- Hybrid Mass-Loaded & Magnetic Floating Chassis: High-mass MDF plinth packed with metal granulate, isolated from surface vibrations by three height-adjustable magnetic feet.
- TPE-Damped Sandwich Platter: Precision aluminium alloy platter internally lined with Thermo-Plastic Elastomer and topped with a fused vinyl layer to damp internal resonances.
- Inverted Ceramic Ball Bearing: Heavyweight platter rotates on an inverted stainless steel spindle with a ceramic ball and magnetic support to relieve bearing pressure and lower background noise.
- 9cc Evolution Carbon Fibre Tonearm: One-piece tapered carbon fibre tonearm wand featuring ABEC 7 quality inverted bearings and flexible VTA/azimuth adjustment.
- Integrated Electronic Speed Control: Built-in AC generator provides clean power driving the 9V AC motor, allowing electronic speed switching between 33 and 45 RPM at the press of a button.
- 5-Pin DIN Output Interface: Fitted with a standard 5-pin DIN phono connector, allowing straightforward cable upgrades to balanced or high-grade RCA interconnects.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Category | High-End Belt-Drive Turntable |
| Brand / Model | Pro-Ject — Xtension 9 Evolution |
| Drive Principle | Perimeter Belt Drive |
| Speeds Supported | 33 ⅓ & 45 RPM (Electronic Speed Change) |
| Speed Variance & Wow/Flutter | Speed Variance: ± 0.09% | Wow & Flutter: ± 0.10% |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | 73 dB |
| Motor & Power Control | 9V AC Motor with Integrated Precision AC Generator Control |
| Plinth & Chassis Material | Metal-Granulate Packed MDF Plinth with Magnetic Decoupling Feet |
| Main Platter Assembly | Heavy Vinyl-Topped Aluminium Alloy Platter with TPE Damping Ring |
| Bearing Architecture | Inverted Stainless Steel Spindle with Ceramic Ball & Magnetic Suspension |
| Tonearm Model & Type | Pro-Ject 9cc Evolution (9-inch Adjustable Carbon Fibre Tonearm) |
| Effective Tonearm Length & Mass | Effective Length: 230 mm | Effective Mass: 8.5 g | Overhang: 18 mm |
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