Pro-Ject Xtension 12 Turntable

Pro-Ject Xtension 12 turntable represents the combination of modern and classical design, embracing the popularity of retro design while maintaining Pro-Ject's famous mechanical precision, sound quality and high-quality products.

Pro-Ject's mix of classical beauty and modern design breathes life into analogue technology and demonstrate that you can listen to music in a better way than any contemporary digital format without it costing the earth.

What sets the Xtension 12 apart?

The Xtension 12 has re-developed the magnetic technology employed in the 6perspeX to isolate the subchassis, adopting magnetic feet which almost entirely decouple the main plinth. Pro-Ject have put plenty of effort into eliminating base resonance - the 25kg total mass being evidence of this. The Xtension 12 is a unique combination of 'mass loaded' and 'floating turntable' design principles.

In keeping with the principles of adding mass, the Xtension 12 features a metal platter rather than acrylic due to its higher mass. Pro-Ject have avoided the usual pitfalls of metal platters by dampening the inner platter with Sorbothane, a material used to isolate many of the motors on Pro-Ject products. This eliminates unwanted resonances from the platter. Pro-Ject then glue recycled vinyl records to the top of the platter (acting as a perfect mat) and bake this 'sandwich' before precision balancing it.

The tonearm base of the Xtension is also designed with high-mass technologies, and is isolated from the main board by a sheet of Sorbothane. Importantly though, this board is still able to incorporate the adoption of different tonearms. With high-mass principles and isolation wherever possible, the Xtension minimises the effect of resonance and offers superb vinyl playback. In keeping with its 'classic' design, the Xtension includes a beautiful dustcover with adjustable hinges as well as a range of finish options.

Key Features

- Super-heavy 25 kg mass load magnetic floating belt drive design
- Sorbothane-damped ultra precise balanced Sandwich platter alloy combined with Vinyl
- Ultra low noise motor highest selection and brass record puck 
- Magnet supported, inverted main bearing Type Block 1 with ceramic thrust-pad
- Integrated Speed Box SE for super silent motordrive and electronically switchable speed
- Metal-granulate filled plinth for universal damping
- Mass loaded interchangeable armboard and gold-plated RCA phono sockets
- Height adjustable magnet supported feets for perfect isolation

12cc Evolution Tonearm

- 12" precision tonearm with carbon-fibre armtube / headshell
- Generation 2 carbon technology and highest selection of components 
- Conical armtube avoids standing wave reflections
- Antiresonance heavy mass cardan bearing block, silicone damped tone-armlift
- Inverted bearing design with four hardened ABEC7 spec ball races
- Solid armbase permits accurate height adjustment of armtube and VTA 
- Single-screw armtube fixing allows rotation/easy adjustment of needle azimuth
- Highly flexible top-grade copper internal wiring
- Resonance optimized Sorbothane enhanced counterweight construction
- Improved antiskating and tone-arm lift mechanics