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Project 1 XPRESSION CARBON UKX (Blue)
Turntable
A continuous development of the original
Back in the early 1990s, the first turntable produced by Pro-Ject was the Pro-Ject 1. Since then it has undergone continuous improvements to motor, chassis, platter and tone-arm to get to today's incarnation; the 1 Xpression Carbon UKX. The deck may be greatly enhanced in every area but it still holds true to the essentials that made the original such a hit.
Isolated motor unit
The 1 Xpression Carbon uses a combination of a new AC motor with a DC power supply. The DC supply is changed to AC via an AC generator underneath the turntable, giving a clean and stable power supply for superb speed consistency. As with the original 1, the motor is isolated from the plinth via two, Ortofon-designed, rubber grommets, so resonance doesn't transfer from the motor to the chassis.
Acrylic platter for precise sound
Swapping the platter of the standard model for a hugely improved acrylic one makes a big difference. The improvement in sound quality is marked with improved timing, cohesion of sound and superior detail, mainly because the platter material closely matches that of a vinyl record.
Carbon fibre tone-arm
The tone-arm is on the 1 Xpression is impressively engineered. The oversized outer ring is open to avoid resonance, yet rigid to provide a stable platform for the arm. A carbon-fibre tone-arm tube, being stiffer than steel, is especially rigid and has reduced resonance, all of which helps convey the music more accurately. Overall, music sounds tighter, punchier and more detailed.
Factory-fitted Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge
The final flourish to this turntable is the inclusion of an Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge. Based on the 2M Red but with silver spools for optimum signal generation, it's a fantastic bonus to have this bundled in with the turntable. With its tipped elliptical shaped stylus, it provides a balanced and distortion-free sound that's also kind to your records in terms of its low wear rate.
Available in special Midnight Blue finish, the 1 Xpression Carbon UKX both looks and sounds unique.
6 Year Guarantee included
Our VIP club is completely FREE for ALL customers and comprises a fantastic set of privileges. Sign up instantly in-store or online
Full parts and labour cover
If your unit goes wrong we'll fix it . No quibbles and no fuss . (Excludes projector bulbs)
Like for like machine replacement if unit is unrepairable
If, for any reason, we are unable to repair your unit, we'll replace it . Naturally, models do change, so while we can't guarantee that it will be the same model, we do guarantee that it will have equivalent specifications
Buy now, pay later available
on purchases over £500
We offer 6 month interest free options. Call or ask in-store for details
Disabled assistance
Richer Sounds are happy to offer FREE delivery* on the vast majority of our products to blind, partially sighted and disabled customers. (*see our delivery page for T&Cs.)
A continuous development of the original
Back in the early 1990s, the first turntable produced by Pro-Ject was the Pro-Ject 1. Since then it has undergone continuous improvements to motor, chassis, platter and tone-arm to get to today's incarnation; the 1 Xpression Carbon UKX. The deck may be greatly enhanced in every area but it still holds true to the essentials that made the original such a hit.
Isolated motor unit
The 1 Xpression Carbon uses a combination of a new AC motor with a DC power supply. The DC supply is changed to AC via an AC generator underneath the turntable, giving a clean and stable power supply for superb speed consistency. As with the original 1, the motor is isolated from the plinth via two, Ortofon-designed, rubber grommets, so resonance doesn't transfer from the motor to the chassis.
Acrylic platter for precise sound
Swapping the platter of the standard model for a hugely improved acrylic one makes a big difference. The improvement in sound quality is marked with improved timing, cohesion of sound and superior detail, mainly because the platter material closely matches that of a vinyl record.
Carbon fibre tone-arm
The tone-arm is on the 1 Xpression is impressively engineered. The oversized outer ring is open to avoid resonance, yet rigid to provide a stable platform for the arm. A carbon-fibre tone-arm tube, being stiffer than steel, is especially rigid and has reduced resonance, all of which helps convey the music more accurately. Overall, music sounds tighter, punchier and more detailed.
Factory-fitted Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge
The final flourish to this turntable is the inclusion of an Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge. Based on the 2M Red but with silver spools for optimum signal generation, it's a fantastic bonus to have this bundled in with the turntable. With its tipped elliptical shaped stylus, it provides a balanced and distortion-free sound that's also kind to your records in terms of its low wear rate.
Available in special Midnight Blue finish, the 1 Xpression Carbon UKX both looks and sounds unique.
6 Year Guarantee included
Our VIP club is completely FREE for ALL customers and comprises a fantastic set of privileges. Sign up instantly in-store or online
Full parts and labour cover
If your unit goes wrong we'll fix it . No quibbles and no fuss . (Excludes projector bulbs)
Like for like machine replacement if unit is unrepairable
If, for any reason, we are unable to repair your unit, we'll replace it . Naturally, models do change, so while we can't guarantee that it will be the same model, we do guarantee that it will have equivalent specifications
Buy now, pay later available
on purchases over £500
We offer 6 month interest free options. Call or ask in-store for details
Disabled assistance
Richer Sounds are happy to offer FREE delivery* on the vast majority of our products to blind, partially sighted and disabled customers. (*see our delivery page for T&Cs.)