--- product_id: 75012139 title: "Project Xpression Carbon UKX Turntable (Bordeaux) with Ortofon 2M-Silver Cartridge" brand: "pro-ject" price: "€ 2.27" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/75012139-project-xpression-carbon-ukx-turntable-bordeaux-with-ortofon-2m-silver store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Ortofon 2M Silver Hinged lid included Low-noise motor Project Xpression Carbon UKX Turntable (Bordeaux) with Ortofon 2M-Silver Cartridge **Brand:** pro-ject **Price:** € 2.27 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Spin into the Future of Sound! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Project Xpression Carbon UKX Turntable (Bordeaux) with Ortofon 2M-Silver Cartridge by pro-ject - **How much does it cost?** € 2.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/75012139-project-xpression-carbon-ukx-turntable-bordeaux-with-ortofon-2m-silver) ## Best For - pro-ject enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pro-ject brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ready to Play:** Comes pre-fitted with the premium Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge for instant enjoyment. - • **Sleek & Stylish:** The elegant acrylic platter and carbon fiber tonearm not only look stunning but also enhance performance. - • **Connect with Ease:** Gold-plated RCA phono sockets ensure a secure and high-quality connection. - • **Elevate Your Sound:** Experience unparalleled audio clarity with the new DC power-supply and low-noise synchronous AC motor. - • **Protect Your Investment:** Includes a hinged lid to keep your turntable dust-free and in pristine condition. ## Overview The Project Xpression Carbon UKX Turntable in Bordeaux combines cutting-edge technology with elegant design, featuring a low-noise synchronous AC motor, an acrylic platter, and a carbon fiber tonearm. Pre-fitted with an Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge and equipped with gold-plated RCA phono sockets, this turntable is perfect for audiophiles seeking both style and substance. ## Description The Pro-Ject 1 was the original turntable designed by Heinz Lichtenegger, founder of Pro-Ject Audio, back in the early 1990s. Since then, the '1' has been made in many forms, most notably of which was the popular Xpression series. Now, in 2015, the Project Xpression Carbon UKX model has been released. The Xpression Carbon advances on from its forbears with some brand new features that have never been seen on any other Pro-Ject turntables before. From the stunning finish to the audiophile technical specification, every element of this turntable has been meticulously designed to offer the best performance for the money - just like the original Pro-Ject 1. The Xpression Carbon advances on other turntables thanks to its one-piece carbon fibre tonearm, which is mounted in a brand new heavy-weight assembly, inspired by the superior Evolution tonearms. This over-sized support effectively isolates the tonearm from the plinth, and takes any minor resonances in the tonearm and dissipates them immediately - allowing only the original music signal to be sent to your amplifier. Mounted on the tonearm is the new Ortofon 2M Silver, a special version of Ortofon's world famous 2M Red cartridge, finished with silver spools for optimal signal generation. The Xpression Carbon benefits from a new AC motor design with DC power supply. It achieves this unique combination by incorporating an AC generator on the underside of the turntable - so the DC power supply signal is changed to a clean AC supply, which allows the 9V motor to perform at its optimal level. The motor is isolated from the main plinth - to avoid resonance transference - by two rubber gromits designed and manufactured by Ortofon's expert rubber division. The motor applies rotating force to a sub-platter, which drives the acrylic platter. The acrylic platter creates an alternative aesthetic and sound. The use of acrylic reduces tinny frequencies and helps accentuate the mid-range better. Review: Wonderful tone arm and cartridge spoiled by cheapskate motor hum - Pro-ject have an excellent reputation, built on many years of product development. They kept the faith in vinyl through the wilderness years immediately after the introduction of CDs and are now riding the wave of vinyl resurgence. The problem with this particular model (2016) is the motor noise. You can hear the motor humming away when you first switch on the deck. Add the platter and the dust cover and the hum becomes apparent during quiet passages of music. This is not what we expect from a turntable costing nearly £600. There's clearly something amiss and it makes a mockery of the claimed signal:noise ratio in the manual. I have returned two of these to a high street hi-fi chain (not this seller on desertcart), both with the same fault. The vibration is transmitted through the platter to the vinyl, thence to the cartridge, and thence to your speakers. Google "Pro-ject motor hum" to read more (and it wasn't solved when they moved from AC to DC power supply). It's a mechanical hum, not an electrical one due to poor earthing; the noise stops as soon as you turn off the motor, and starts again when you switch it on. I had the DC model and it still hummed like a distant hive of bees. Shame, because the tone arm and cartridge are excellent, and the turntable with acrylic platter looks awesome. Pro-ject need to get on top of their quality control and maybe re-think that motor mount. ## Features - New DC power-supply with Low-noise synchronous AC motor - Acrylic platter & Carbon fibre tonearm - Pre-fitted with an Ortofon 2M Silver Cartidge - Hinged Lid Included - Gold-plated RCA phono sockets ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00TPPXYNG | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | | Item model number | Xpression Carbon UKX Bordeaux | | Manufacturer | Pro-Ject | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Pro-Ject - **Colour:** Silver - **Manufacturer:** Pro-Ject - **Motor type:** AC Motor ## Images ![Project Xpression Carbon UKX Turntable (Bordeaux) with Ortofon 2M-Silver Cartridge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tVy77Tn6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Wonderful tone arm and cartridge spoiled by cheapskate motor hum *by N***E on 1 March 2016* Pro-ject have an excellent reputation, built on many years of product development. They kept the faith in vinyl through the wilderness years immediately after the introduction of CDs and are now riding the wave of vinyl resurgence. The problem with this particular model (2016) is the motor noise. You can hear the motor humming away when you first switch on the deck. Add the platter and the dust cover and the hum becomes apparent during quiet passages of music. This is not what we expect from a turntable costing nearly £600. There's clearly something amiss and it makes a mockery of the claimed signal:noise ratio in the manual. I have returned two of these to a high street hi-fi chain (not this seller on Amazon), both with the same fault. The vibration is transmitted through the platter to the vinyl, thence to the cartridge, and thence to your speakers. Google "Pro-ject motor hum" to read more (and it wasn't solved when they moved from AC to DC power supply). It's a mechanical hum, not an electrical one due to poor earthing; the noise stops as soon as you turn off the motor, and starts again when you switch it on. I had the DC model and it still hummed like a distant hive of bees. Shame, because the tone arm and cartridge are excellent, and the turntable with acrylic platter looks awesome. Pro-ject need to get on top of their quality control and maybe re-think that motor mount. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/75012139-project-xpression-carbon-ukx-turntable-bordeaux-with-ortofon-2m-silver](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/75012139-project-xpression-carbon-ukx-turntable-bordeaux-with-ortofon-2m-silver) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*