X1 B (X1 B (or X1 B True Balanced)) in Piano Black, High Gloss White, Eucalyptus, Walnut is an audiophile-grade, belt-drive turntable designed for "True Balanced" audio, featuring a mini XLR output to reduce noise when paired with MC cartridges and balanced phono stages. It includes an 8.6-inch carbon/aluminum tonearm, a heavy 1.5kg acrylic platter and comes pre-fitted with a Pick it PRO Balanced MM cartridge.
Key Features:
- True Balanced Connection: Features 5-pin mini XLR and RCA outputs, allowing a fully balanced signal when connected to a balanced phono stage, ensuring superior noise reduction.
- Pre-fitted Cartridge: Comes with the Pick it PRO Balanced MM cartridge.
- Tonearm and Adjustments: 8.6-inch carbon/aluminium sandwich construction tonearm offers high rigidity and internal damping. Includes fully adjustable VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle) and azimuth, allowing for various cartridge upgrades.
- Platter and Motor: A heavy 1.5 kg acrylic platter minimizes vibrations, driven by a precision motor that is decoupled from the MDF chassis via a new suspension system.
- Speed Control: Electronic speed switch (33/45/78 RPM) controls the DC/AC generator for accurate, stable speed.
- Construction: Features height-adjustable, TPE-damped aluminum feet to reduce acoustic feedback. The chassis is made of dense MDF with 8 layers of hand-polished paint.
- Note: To fully utilize the "True Balanced" feature, you must have a moving coil (MC) cartridge (or the pre-fitted balanced MM) and a phono stage with a balanced input.
Specifications:
- Output Power: N/A
- Form Factor: rectangular-shaped
- Weight: 7 kg net / 9.5 kg gross weight
- Connectivity: wired
Mistelbach, Austria








