Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 vs Pro-Ject X2 B

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 · Pro-Ject X2 B.

Comparison of Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 and Pro-Ject X2 B
Specification Audio-Technica
AT-LP2022
Pro-Ject
X2 B
PriceHighlighted difference. $900 (used)$2,149
CategoryHi-fiHi-fi
Statusdiscontinuedcurrent
Years2022–?2023–present
Drivebelt drivebelt drive
Speeds33/45 rpmHighlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm
Operationmanualmanual
Cartridge suppliedAT-VM95 Shibata (special)Ortofon Quintet Red (MC)
Phono stageNoNo
USB outputNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Platteracrylic30mm acrylic
Tonearmcarbon-fibre9" carbon/aluminium sandwich, 13.5g effective mass
Wow & flutter

Practical differences

Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.

The Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 undercuts the Pro-Ject X2 B by $1,249 — $900 against $2,149, bearing in mind one figure is a current reference price and the other a typical used price that moves with condition.

Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.

The Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 vs new Pro-Ject X2 B" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.

Bottom line: the Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the $1,249 gap.

Retailer searches

4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.

Retailers selling Audio-Technica AT-LP2022
RetailerTypeShippingProduct search
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. Search at eBay ↗
Guitar Center music retail Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. Search at Guitar Center ↗
Reverb used marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. Search at Reverb ↗
Upscale Audio hifi independent Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). Search at Upscale Audio ↗

Live retailer offers

Checking current in-stock offers for Pro-Ject X2 B…

Retailer searches

12 US retailers stock Pro-Ject — linked directly to the product page where we have one, otherwise to a site search for the deck.

Retailers selling Pro-Ject X2 B
RetailerTypeShippingProduct link
Sweetwater music retail Free shipping on almost every order, no minimum. View at Sweetwater ↗
Turntable Lab hifi independent Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). View at Turntable Lab ↗
Amazon marketplace Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). Search at Amazon ↗
Audio Advice hifi independent Free shipping on most orders. Search at Audio Advice ↗
B&H Photo Video electronics chain Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. Search at B&H Photo Video ↗
Best Buy electronics chain Free shipping on orders $35+; free store pickup at most locations. Search at Best Buy ↗
Crutchfield electronics chain Free shipping on nearly all orders, with free 2-day delivery on most gear. Search at Crutchfield ↗
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. Search at eBay ↗
Elusive Disc hifi independent Free shipping on orders over $79. Search at Elusive Disc ↗
Reverb used marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. Search at Reverb ↗
Upscale Audio hifi independent Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). Search at Upscale Audio ↗
World Wide Stereo hifi independent Free shipping on all orders. Search at World Wide Stereo ↗

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