Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution – belt-driven turntable with Ortofon Quintet Black cartridge

The Pro-Ject X-Tension 9 Evolution is a high-end turntable and represents the pinnacle of audio technology for vinyl enthusiasts. This turntable combines elegant design, high-quality materials and technical innovations to deliver an unparalleled listening experience. The X-Tension 9 Evolution incorporates over 20 years of Pro-Ject’s turntable design expertise into a slimline format to fit standard audio racks. The X-Tension 9’s chassis is made from MDF, which provides high mass and is non-resonant. The magnetic feet, which separate the main chassis from its base, combine with the turntable’s total mass of 18 kg. The result is a unique combination of ‘mass-loaded’ and ‘floating turntable’ design principles. The product benefits from a heavy, wonderfully resonance-free platter, which rotates ultra-silently on an inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic suspension. The Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution includes a high-quality ‘9cc Evo-lution’ tonearm and comes with a beautiful dust cover.

In 2014, the Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution SuperPack was awarded the European Analogue Source 2014-2015 prize by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). This award celebrates excellence in the analogue audio sector. The SuperPack combines the Xtension 9 Evolution turntable with the 9CC Evolution carbon fibre tonearm and the Ortofon Quintet Black MC cartridge. This setup delivers a smooth and detailed sound, capable of precisely extracting nuances from the grooves of vinyl records. The EISA jury praised the package for its clarity, crispness and solid presentation, describing it as a great value option for vinyl enthusiasts.

Key Features:

- Precision Aluminium Platter: A 5.4 kg platter with an integrated TPE damping ring and vinyl top layer, providing an optimal base for your records-
Ceramic top plate and ball bearing for minimal friction-

Rocker-arm anti-skating- Polished and hardened stainless steel spindle (Tolerances ±0.001 mm)
- Solid steel bearing block, total weight 2.5 kg
- Inverted Magnetic Bearing: minimises noise and resonance, ensuring ultra-quiet platter rotation
- Magnetic Suspension Feet: Three powerful magnetic feet effectively decouple the turntable from the surface, allowing it to ‘float’ and isolating unwanted vibrations. Many turntable manufacturers overlook the fact that the feet are one of the most important parts of a turntable. With its superb magnetic feet, this heavy turntable literally floats above the surface. These powerful magnets effectively decouple the turntable from its base-
Electronic Speed Control: Quick switching between 33 and 45 rpm via a simple button, with a DC generator powering the motor for optimal speed stability.
- 9-inch Carbon Fibre Tonearm: A lightweight, rigid one-piece tonearm, designed for precise tracking and detailed sound reproduction

The turntable has been refurbished and is in excellent cosmetic condition.