Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution – superlative vinyl performance in standard rack size

Xtension 9 Evolution is a compact reference turntable from the very top shelf, handmade in Europe.

It brings together Pro-Ject’s best design tricks in a cabinet that fits standard hi-fi racks. The heavy, resonance-dead construction, 9" carbon tonearm, and electronic 33/45 speed provide a calm, dynamic, and extremely quiet playback foundation.

Highlights

• Heavy sandwich platter: 5,4 kg/Ø300 mm aluminium with TPE damping and vinyl top layer for optimal contact.
• Magnet-supported main bearing: inverted ceramic ball bearing reduces friction, noise, and resonances to an absolute minimum.
• EVO 9” CC tonearm: one-piece carbon arm with cardan/ABEC-7 bearings and TPE-damped counterweight.
• Magnetic feet: powerful neodymium feet make the turntable “float” and effectively isolate it from the surface.
• Electronic speed & precision motor control: DC-driven AC generator for stable speed; 33/45 rpm at the push of a button.
• Low-noise, resonance-free base: CNC-milled MDF without cavities – partially filled with steel pellets for central gravity point and extra mass.

Technology and sound

The heart of the Xtension 9 Evolution is the magnet-supported bearing design: the heavy platter rests on an inverted ceramic ball, while magnets relieve the bearing. The result is extremely low mechanical noise and silky-smooth rotation.

The sandwich platter combines aluminium, TPE damping, and a top layer of “melted vinyl” – the most natural contact surface for your LP. Together with the included Record Puck, the record is clamped securely in place and unwanted micro-vibrations are tamed.

The EVO 9" CC carbon tonearm provides low mass, high rigidity, and precise tracking control via cardan/ABEC-7 bearings, while the motor is controlled by a DC-driven AC generator that locks the speed electronically – easily switch between 33/45 rpm on the front.

Design, use, and finish

The chassis is CNC-milled MDF without cavities and partially filled with steel balls, which both increase the mass (16 kg total) and create a central center of gravity that absorbs plinth and bearing noise.

The magnetic suspension feet are built layer by layer with neodymium magnets, TPE damping, and O-rings, so the turntable is effectively isolated from the shelf.

Technical specifications

• Speeds: 33/45 rpm (electronic switching)
• Operation: belt drive; platter 5,4 kg / Ø300 mm
• Deviation: speed ±0,09 % • wow & flutter ±0,1 % • S/N 73 dB
• Tonearm: 9" one-piece carbon • effective length 230 mm • overhang 18 mm • effective mass 8,5 g
• Tracking force: 0–25 mN • Cartridge weight: 4–14 g
• Power: external PSU 220–240 V/50 Hz → 15 V/1600 mA DC • power consumption 4 W (max) / <1 W standby
• Dimensions/weight: 465 × 185 × 350 mm (lid closed) • 16 kg
• Included: Record Puck, Connect it E 5P→RCA, dust cover, power supply

This turntable does NOT include a cartridge, but you can find the ideal cartridge for you in our large selection.