Pro-Ject Xtension 9 S-Shape (without cartridge)

Top class record player

• Tonearm Pro-Ject 9 S-Shape
• Headshell with SME bayonet
• Magnet-assisted inverted ceramic bearing
• 33/45 rpm (electronic)
• Dust cover included
• Sandwich platter

The little brother of the Xtension 12 Evolution: Superlative vinyl performance with compact dimensions.

The Xtension 9 S-Shape is perfect for everyone who loves the sound quality of the large Xtension but is looking for a device with a rack-compatible width of 46.5cm. All our experience from more than 20 years of record player manufacturing can be found here. The chassis of the Xtension 9 S-Shape consists of metal granulate filled MDF, which enables high mass and low resonances. Magnetic field feet ensure optimal decoupling of the 18kg Xtension 9 S-Shape, which represents a perfect symbiosis of the principles of ground drive and sub-chassis. The turntable, which weighs almost six kilograms, is immobilized with a ring made of TPE. An inverted, magnet-assisted platter bearing with ceramic running surfaces ensures rumble values ​​close to the measuring limit. Two repelling neodymium magnets significantly reduce the weight of the plate on the bearing. This significantly improves the running smoothness of the bearing. A record puck improves the contact between the record and the turntable.

The high-quality tonearm in curved S-shape made of aluminum has a very harmonious and musical sound. A pickup was not installed at the factory. Music lovers who have several stereo pickups or an additional mono pickup that are played alternately will appreciate the removable headshell with a bayonet according to the SME standard. Mounted on different headshells , changing the pickup is a matter of seconds. As an alternative to the enclosed headshell, SPU sound boxes  or Concorde  hifi pickups from Ortofon can also be installed. The heavier counterweights required for this are available as accessories.

The different versions of the Pro-Ject Xtension Evolution differ in their equipment and the size of the chassis. The Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution and Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Evolution models are also available as a SuperPack. SuperPacks differ from the standard devices in that they have a factory-fitted cartridge. The number in the model name indicates the length of the built-in tonearm. Evolution tonearms from Pro-Ject Audio are used in lengths of 9, 10 and 12 inches. The Xtension 9 S-Shape model (this model) comes with a Pro-Ject S-shaped 9-inch tonearm. The Pro-Ject Xtension Ortofon RS-309D is factory-fitted with a 12-inch Ortofon tonearm.

Drive

• Surface of the chassis in piano lacquer black
• Electronic speed selection between 33 and 45 rpm 
• The chassis made of compacted wood fibers stands on three magnetic field feet
• The resonance-optimized platter is a sandwich construction made of a TPE-dampened, polished aluminum platter, a plane-ground surface made of vinyl record material and a record puck
• The inverted, magnet-assisted turntable bearing consists of a standing stainless steel axis with a ceramic ball on which a bushing with a ceramic bearing base rotates 
• Integrated motor control (sine generator)
• External power supply unit for protection against mechanical and electromagnetic interference
• A transparent, hinged dust cover made of plexiglass is included

Tonearm Pro-Ject 9 S-Shape

• S-shaped 9-inch tonearm with headshell attachment according to SME standard
• Counterweight for cartridges from 3 to 9g weight (when using the enclosed headshell with 7.5g weight) included. Other counterweights available as optional accessories
• The tonearm tube can be turned after loosening a screw. This enables a horizontal (azimuth) adjustment of the pickup
• The tonearm base offers an adjustment option for the vertical scanning angle (VTA)
• Inverted tonearm bearing with ball bearings in ABEC 7 quality
• A 5-pin tonearm socket makes it possible to connect individual phono cables
• Tonearm cable Pro-Ject Connect it 5P-E (length approx. 123cm) included

Connection

• Phono input on the amplifier or on the external phono preamplifier

Technical specifications

• Dimensions W x H x D: 465 x 185 x 350mm, 465 x 440 x 420mm (hood open)
• Weight: 18kg