The Pro-Ject X-Tension 9 vinyl turntable - Ortofon Super Pack Edition (Red) is made up of the Pro-Ject X-Tension 9CC Evo vinyl turntable and Ortofon Quintet Black S MC cartridge. This package is also available in olive, white, mahogany, walnut, eucalyptus and black.
The Pro-Ject X-Tension 9CC Evo turntable is one of the renowned Austrian brand’s many high-end models. From the opening bars, the emotion of this record player is palpable. It reproduces your favourite music with incredible realism and presence. In short, the musicality it delivers is second to none! This turntable is a triumph, and easily one of our top picks.
You can find out more about the Pro-Ject X-Tension 9CC Evo vinyl turntable in the technical specifications.
The Quintet Black S MC cartridge is the replacement for Ortofon’s flagship model, the Quintet Black. Thanks to its Shibata stylus, this MC cartridge boasts formidable dynamic range and precision. It has some of the lowest surface noise levels we’ve ever heard, and the tonal balance is excellent, giving your favourite records a striking sense of realism. A triumph!
You can find out more about the Ortofon Quintet Black S MC cartridge in the technical specifications.
FranckPro-Ject X-Tension 9CC Evo turntable
Playback speed: 33, 45 rpm
Playback speed change: Electronic
Drive principle: Belt
Platter: Polished and damped aluminium 300mm/5.5kg
Bearing: Inverted with ceramic ball
Spindle: Stainless steel with magnetic repulsion
Tonearm: 9 CC Evo
Permissible cartridge weight: 4-14g
Counterweight: 4 x different EVO models
Speed variation: +/- 0.10%
Rumble: -70 dB
Feet: Magnetic + TPE isolation
Record clamp: Record Puck
Dust cover: Yes
Phono cable: Connect It E
Consumption: 4w/max
Dimensions: 465x185x35mm
Weight: 16 Kg
Ortofon Quintet Black S MC cartridge
Output 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. : 0.3 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz:
Channel separation at 1 kHz: >23 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz: >15 dB
Frequency response at 3dB: 20 - 25.000 Hz
Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz - +/- 1.5 dB
Tracking at 315Hz: 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 15 µm/mN
Stylus type: Nude Shibata
Cantilever: Sapphire
Radius stylus: r/R 6/50 µm
Tracking force: 2.1-2.5 g (21-25 mN)
Recommended tracking force: 2.3 g (23 mN)
Tracking angle: 20°
Internal impedance: 5 Ohm
Recommended load: 20 Ohm
Housing: ABS/Aluminium
Coil conductor: Aucurum
Weight: 9 g
Dimensions: 26.9 x 17 mm
Height: 19.2 mm
