Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Evolution - Ortofon Cadenza Red Cartridge

Superlative Vinyl Performance in a More Compact Size!

The Xtension 10 chassis is made from MDF filled with metal sand, that gives high mass and is non-resonant. Magnetic feet, which decouple the main plinth from its base, are combined with a weighty 22 kg total turntable mass. With these two magnets located in the feet, the turntable is practically floating. The result is a unique combination of ‘mass loaded’ and ‘floating turntable’ design principles. Instead of the old standard adoption of pure metal used for the main platter, we’ve found a perfect alloy which we damped on the inner side with Sorbothane®. Additionally we’ve glued recycled Vinyl records to the top (which act as a perfect mat) and bake this ‘sandwich’ before precision balancing it. The final product subsequently benefits from a wonderfully resonance-free, heavy platter, that runs ultra-silently on an inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic suspension. The Pro-Ject 10” Evolution with its tonearm base also benefits from ‘high-mass’ technologies, and is isolated from the main board by a sheet of Sorbothane®. To use this tonearm with a wide range of top quality phono cartridges, from 4 to 14 Grams it comes with a set of 4 different Sorbothane®- damped counterweights.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems offers their high-end turntables with premium 5 pin > RCA unbalanced arm cable or – by request – with premium balanced 5 pin > XLR connection to Pro-Ject Phono Box RS preamplifier. Phono Box RS offers balanced phono inputs, what guarantees superior results in high-end vinyl reproduction with a balanced signal source.

Note: The signal source and the receiving device have to be equipped with balanced connections. Transmission of audio signals in a balanced mode reduce the influence of interference due to external stray electric fields significantly.

Key Features

• Super-heavy 22 kg belt drive turntable
• Mass loaded magnetic floating sub-chassis
• Precision balanced sandwich-platter
• Inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic support
• Heavy weight record clamp
• Extremely low level of natural resonance
• Perfect decoupling through magnetic feet
• Electronic speed control 33/45/78 rpm
• Tonearm 10cc Evolution made from carbon fibre
• Inverted tonearm bearings (ABEC 7 quality)
• Dust cover included

Package Contents

• Xtension 10 Evolution optionally as SuperPack
• Connect it 5P-C RCA Cable (Upgrade option: 5P-XLR)
• Dust cover
• Adapter for 7“ singles
• Record puck
• Counterweights for 4-14g cartridges
• Power supply, allen key, spirit level, gloves

Quality Build

The Pro-Ject Xtension 10 chassis is very unique in it's design. Made of high density MDF, the plinth is then filled with metal sand, allowing the base to have a high mass that is non-resonant.

Magnetic, floating feet decouple the main plinth from its base. This, combined with a weighty 22 kg total turntable mass result in a unique combination of ‘mass loaded’ and ‘floating turntable’ design principles.

The Platter

Instead of a generic turntable design of pure aluminium or steel, we’ve found the perfect alloy for the for the main platter of the Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Evolution. Damped on the inner side with Sorbothane® to reduce vibrations, our design also pushes the envelope with the inclusion of an in-built recycled Vinyl mat on the surface.

The final product subsequently benefits from a wonderfully resonance-free, heavy platter, that runs silently on an inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic suspension and is ideal for coupling a record directly on its surface.

The 10" Evolution Tonearm

The Pro-Ject 10” Evolution tonearm in stunningly designed. Featuring a ‘high-mass’ base that is isolated from the main board by a sheet of Sorbothane®.

To use this tonearm with a wide range of top quality phono cartridges, from 4 to 14 Grams, the Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Evolution comes with a set of 4 different Sorbothane®- damped counterweights.

We offer a premium 5 pin > RCA unbalanced arm cable with all high-end turntables.