MAY 2020 T3 3Gadgets that showcase the
very best that design and
technology have to offer
SHOWSTOPPER
Many of the items that make it onto our Showstopper page do so because of their striking looks. But this month’s entry is
every bit as easy on the ear as it is on the eye. Back in 1991, when CDs were beginning to dominate the audio sphere,
Pro-Ject went against the grain by unveiling a high-end turntable called the P1. Now, nearly 30 years on, the Austrian
manufacturer has created a direct successor to that now-iconic design, using more modern materials and production
methods. Handbuilt on a heavyweight MDF chassis with either a gloss black/white or premium walnut-wood veneer, the X
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tonearm; a carefully isolated motor that ensures minimal vibration and noise; an electronic speed switch and height-
adjustable aluminium feet that reduce acoustic feedback. This is one turntable that still stands out from the crowd.
£699, project-audio.com
PRO-JECT X
QUALITY CARTRIDGE
The X1’s impressive list of features is rounded
off by a high-quality Pick It S2 MM cartridge.
Manufactured by Ortofon, it features a
special elliptical stylus tip that delivers
detailed sound reproduction and expansive
imaging – you’ll really notice the difference
when listening to your records