It is great to see this demonstration from Heinz. How lucky for you to have him visit. I have an original project 1. I am getting great sound from it and I appreciate it even more now after watching this video. I have aligned it so well, that I can't bear to undo all that good work to upgrade the cartridge. I am close to selling it as a complete ready to go package for someone else to appreciate and upgrade to the X1 with a new cartridge. That is how I got here. Wondering what would be an upgrade turntable. Thanks for the video! I will make sure to go to you to buy.

@living_entertainment

4 жыл бұрын

Whatever you end up doing just keep enjoying those records!

I love how he explains the X1 I just bought yesterday. Looks great sounds great!

@living_entertainment

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

I love this guy and his passion to his work

Fun fact: the much appraised Pro-ject One is essentially a re-badged 1987 Czechoslovak Tesla NC 500. All what Mr. Lichtenegger changed on it, was a bit better tonearm internal wiring and the signal cable with RCA plugs instead of DIN plug. There were other changes that were on the opposite side: the finish was reduced to black paint instead of black and pale veneer, and the edges of the tonearm gimbal were no longer brushed to the metal - you can tell the NC 500 from P1 just by one glimpse at the tonearm. That is all, all the parts are the same and interchangeable. Tesla NC 500 a.k.a Pro-ject P1 in action, note the brushed edges of the gimbal: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qp6nts2RhcbMn8Y.html

I’m sold!

I have one on order now with the walnut base.

Excellent piece.. definitely going in for the Pro-Ject.. question is which one.. Carbon Evo, X1 or X2.. could you pls share a comparison between the X1 and the X2

I just got the x1 Question please where do I set the anti skating, which notch, the cartridge counter weight is set at 2 grams ? Thanks

I'm about to get a new turntable.. The Debut carbon EVO is on my list, but i'm not sure if the X1 would be the better choice and if its really worth the extra money (especially since i like the look of the debut evo quite a lot more)

@living_entertainment

3 жыл бұрын

If you prefer the look of the Evo I would recommend upgrading the plate to the Acryllic version and I would also recommend swapping out the 2M red for the 2M blue. It won't bring you quite up to the level of the X1 but it will be close and you will still get to enjoy the aesthetic of the new Evo unit.

@BlastBe4st

3 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment seems like a good idea, thanks. Tho I'm not sure about the acrylic platter since it is 400 grams lighter than the steelplatter of the evo so it might decrease speed stability!? Could get an x1 for just a 100 euros more than the evo (its a returned model) which seems kinda like a steal.. If it just wouldn't be in high gloss finish 😅

I understand heavy mass principle now refuted, lower mass provides less vibration.

Any advice would be appreciated - I’m about to buy a new turntable, upgrading from entry level audio Technica one as I think I’m ready to move on. My budget is in the region of £700 and I’m torn between the Rega planar 3 and the pro ject x1 - it seems that the x1 is very well made and I can’t really go wrong with it, but some reviews have said the sound is more detailed from the planar 3 so I’m completely torn

@living_entertainment

4 жыл бұрын

We absolutely recommend checking them out at you closest dealer, they are both fantastic record players but in the end it comes down which one has the sonic signature and aesthetic that best suits your tastes.

@jeromemf

3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same spot. Which one did you end up picking?

@jacksmith5399

3 жыл бұрын

JeromeMF I ended up going with the x1 as I wanted to buy from richer sounds and they only stocked the x1, it came with a free 6 year guarantee and the guy on the phone was very knowledgeable about it. The turntable looks fantastic, absolutely no complaints about it’s appearance or functionality. Sound quality is incredible compared to what I had before, the bass that it picks up from the record is immense, and the sound is very detailed and collected. Only complaint would be that you do have to get it setup quite precisely, as in adjusting the azimuth and tracking angle to get the best sound out of it. If you set it up properly and pair it with a good system you can’t go wrong. Best of luck

@jeromemf

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! A correct setup is almost always part of high end turntables. I do love both models. Still not decided but I might get this one. Thanks for the feedback.

@gianlucazanon1505

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeromemf which one did you end up buying and are you satisfied with your choice?

I’m new to turntables and I wondered what does it mean that the cartridge must be changed to 78 (at 9:33 ) ? Is there a switch or should the cartridge be swapped altogether for a different cartridge?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

Old 78's require a different type of needles to more modern records.

I ordered X1 with Ortofon bronce in April with estimated delivery in June. June has passed. The dealer has no nwew information about a delivery date from the manufacturer. Should I be worried?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

Our information is limited to Australia unfortunately so we don't know. :(

Shall I go for the debut pro or the X1

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

The X1 in most ways is still a superior turntable when talking pure numbers, but which one do you prefer the look of?

@rubengouda2585

2 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment I like them both..

is there much difference soundwise between x1 and x2?

@living_entertainment

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely.

@azombiestool

3 жыл бұрын

Is the X2 the bigger one in this video? Bigger/more mass than the X1?

I live in the USA, and recently purchased the Pro-ject X1. I would like to upgrade the sub-platter, but I can't find anyone in the nation that sells them! What's up with that?

@living_entertainment

3 жыл бұрын

We are based in Australia so unfortunately we don't know. :(

@ken2936

3 жыл бұрын

@@living_entertainment I've searched every online seller I could find on the internet here in the USA, and not one I've found sells the Pro-ject X1-X2 metal sub platter as an upgrade for these two models. It seems to be a logical thing to have in their inventory just like cartridges, standard platters, and belts. Some have metal sub platters for two other models, but none for the X1-X2. I'll keep looking. I hope a USA seller has one, and reads this. If they do please reply.

why there is not a single video of old pro-ject turntables on youtube?

@living_entertainment

2 жыл бұрын

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Krásný český gramofon, následovník řad NC 450 a NC 500....

Buy it without the stock "Pick it S2" This is the most hatefull cartridge you will ever encounter. No matter how much down force weight you apply you can not get rid of the terrible sibilance, cart position, ride hight and azimuth were also checked all okay various vinyl tested new & old. There is NO way this cart is the one used on any of the reviews because it is absolute shit and does not bring out anything good from the deck at all and I am sure the reviewers would have told Pro-ject to go back to the drawing board if presented with that kind of nastiness. I removed it after talking to Henly Audio (UK Distributer) and replaced it with the Goldring 1006 which I am glad to say sounds fantastic playing at 1.5g and does bring all the fabtastic things writen about the deck to the ears. In conclusion I must have a faulty Pick it S2 cart or people like the sound of Sibilance?

@Mapledrip40

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that when looking around for an x1, couldn't find any with the blue cartridge, wonder if any other parts have been cheapened up

@PhonoDirect

2 жыл бұрын

Pick It S2 is just a 2M Red needle with a DJ grade generator. While original 2M Red gives around 5 mV of output, the S2 gives 7mV, which is way too much for most of the phonostages, especially phono inputs in vintage gear, which were rated for around 2-3mV. So, the sibilance is most probably the result of an overdriven distorted phonostage. I honestly don't understand why they created this piece of crap.

I don't understand why the X2 and the new Debut Carbon Pro come in satin black but not the X1?!?! They both come in white, gloss black and walnut. Would it have been too difficult to add the satin black to the X1 line as well?! Utterly ridiculous. What is Pro-Ject thinking?!

@danieldebono7116

2 жыл бұрын

Upsell

@elmhurst86

2 жыл бұрын

@@danieldebono7116 but that doesn't make any sense since the upper AND lower tables come in satin black finish. Why leave out the middle?

I would like to ask this gentleman, why do they make their turntables so fragile and short lived? They don't last more than 2-3-5 years without problems