Pro-Ject Platenspeler X2B Satijn Zwart + Ortofon Quintet Red Cell
Reviews van Pro-Ject Platenspeler X2B Satijn Zwart + Ortofon Quintet Red Cell
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The Pro-Ject X2 is not the most advanced turntable that I ever auditioned. Those who have read reviews of gear auditioned in my main system would be wise not to compare it to anything I said about its analog set-up. But the X2 auditioned in this review possesses many, many fine sonic traits, all in a turntable package that is easy to set up and very easy to use. One can certainly find a turntable that is a well-built and has all of the fine sonic traits of this turntable that I outlined above in this review. But one must understand that one is going to have to spend lots more to be able to get it than what this Pro-Ject X2 package costs. I've recommended many Pro-Ject models in the past, and I will certainly continue to do so. If the Project X2 package is in your analog front-end budget, go for it. You will not be disappointed.
The Pro-Ject X2 is not the most advanced turntable that I ever auditioned. Those who have read reviews of gear auditioned in my main system would be wise not to compare it to anything I said about its analog set-up. But the X2 auditioned in this review possesses many, many fine sonic traits, all in a turntable package that is easy to set up and very easy to use. One can certainly find a turntable that is a well-built and has all of the fine sonic traits of this turntable that I outlined above in this review. But one must understand that one is going to have to spend lots more to be able to get it than what this Pro-Ject X2 package costs. I've recommended many Pro-Ject models in the past, and I will certainly continue to do so. If the Project X2 package is in your analog front-end budget, go for it. You will not be disappointed.
Trustvoice expert
15 februari 2020
For a hair under $1,300 retail, the Pro-Ject X2 MM turntable is mid-fi in price but has decidedly high-end aspirations. Sitting on my credenza, it's an absolute stunner, and a turntable I loved seeing in my system day in and day out. Its sound is equally enjoyable. The X2 is among the more neutral turntables (as configured) I've encountered in its price category, which is the highest praise I can give it. While I did find its overall performance to be a bit more phono stage-dependent than some other tables I have in house, once I got the mixture right, the resulting sound was wholly satisfying. At this price, you really can't help but ask, "do you need more?" For that matter, what would "more" even look or sound like, especially if neutrality is the aim of any component?
For a hair under $1,300 retail, the Pro-Ject X2 MM turntable is mid-fi in price but has decidedly high-end aspirations. Sitting on my credenza, it's an absolute stunner, and a turntable I loved seeing in my system day in and day out. Its sound is equally enjoyable. The X2 is among the more neutral turntables (as configured) I've encountered in its price category, which is the highest praise I can give it. While I did find its overall performance to be a bit more phono stage-dependent than some other tables I have in house, once I got the mixture right, the resulting sound was wholly satisfying. At this price, you really can't help but ask, "do you need more?" For that matter, what would "more" even look or sound like, especially if neutrality is the aim of any component?
Trustvoice expert
11 december 2019
