Up for sale is a Pro-Ject 1Xpression Carbon Classic Turntable in the beautiful mahogany veneer finish, upgraded with the highly regarded Ortofon 2M Blue moving magnet cartridge and a Schiit Mani phono stage. This is a carefully matched system that offers performance well above its price class—perfect for serious vinyl listeners looking for natural, detailed, and dynamic playback.
Turntable Highlights:
• Carbon Fiber Tonearm – ultra-rigid and lightweight for superb tracking and reduced resonance
• Precision-Balanced Platter & Belt Drive – ensures excellent speed stability with minimal wow & flutter
• Mahogany Real Wood Veneer – not just elegant, but acoustically stable and vibration-resistant
• Isolated Motor Design – low-noise motor with electronic speed control for 33⅓ and 45 RPM
Cartridge Upgrade:
• Ortofon 2M Blue – upgraded from the standard 2M Silver, featuring a nude elliptical diamond stylus
• Delivers a more open and dynamic soundstage, with improved detail retrieval and resolution across mids and highs
• Widely regarded as one of the best value/performance MM cartridges on the market
Included Phono Stage:
• Schiit Mani Phono Preamp – flexible gain settings and excellent RIAA accuracy
• Dead-quiet operation with both MM and high-output MC cartridges
• Widely praised for its neutrality and soundstage depth, making it a perfect match for the Pro-Ject/Ortofon combo
Condition:
• Lightly used in a smoke-free environment
• All components in perfect working order, meticulously cared for
• Ready for plug-and-play enjoyment with no additional upgrades needed
This is an audiophile-grade analog front end that combines musical warmth with accuracy and detail—ideal for anyone serious about getting the most from their vinyl collection.
Serious buyers only: Please text me with any questions at six-five-zero • 303 • nine-four-seven-zero.
Asking $950 for the complete setup. Serious inquiries only. Local pickup preferred.