Would the new Pro-Ject X8 be a good choice for a first turntable?


If one were to get back into analog after 35 years not owning any albums (last turntable was a Thorens TD320 with cheap cartridge) would the new Pro-Ject X8 with stock arm and cart) be a good first choice? Your opinions. No plans to go balanced in the near future, would run straight RCA cables into Schiit phono stage.

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Project makes good stuff, but personally for a first TT, I would go for the cheaper Music Hall (project) MM7 for less money. It’s very decent and you can fool around with it for a couple years and decide whether you want to invest more in analog. Just make sure that before you buy a TT, make sure you have a place to put it. Take a half a glass of water and put it where you intend to put the table. Walk around and see if the water wobbles significantly.  If it does, find somewhere else. 

I'm going to say to buy a good table. It takes a good table to surpass a CD player.