EAT C-Major vs Pro-Ject X2 B

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: EAT C-Major · Pro-Ject X2 B.

Comparison of EAT C-Major and Pro-Ject X2 B
Specification EAT
C-Major
Pro-Ject
X2 B
PriceHighlighted difference. $2,000 (used)$2,149
CategoryHi-fiHi-fi
Statusdiscontinuedcurrent
Years2017–?2023–present
Drivebelt drivebelt drive
Speeds33/45 rpmHighlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm
Operationmanualmanual
Cartridge suppliedsold bare or with Ortofon Quintet Blue (MC)Highlighted difference. Ortofon Quintet Red (MC)
Phono stageNoNo
USB outputNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Platteraluminium with recycled-vinyl mat30mm acrylic
Tonearm9" C-Note9" 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.

On price alone the EAT C-Major costs less, coming in $149 (about 7%) below the Pro-Ject X2 B, 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 EAT C-Major is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used EAT C-Major 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: $149 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.

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

Live retailer offers

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

Retailer searches

12 US retailers stock Pro-Ject — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.

Retailers selling Pro-Ject X2 B
RetailerTypeShippingProduct search
Amazon marketplace Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). View at Amazon ↗
Audio Advice hifi independent Free shipping on most orders. View at Audio Advice ↗
B&H Photo Video electronics chain Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. View at B&H Photo Video ↗
Best Buy electronics chain Free shipping on orders $35+; free store pickup at most locations. View at Best Buy ↗
Crutchfield electronics chain Free shipping on nearly all orders, with free 2-day delivery on most gear. View at Crutchfield ↗
Elusive Disc hifi independent Free shipping on orders over $79. View at Elusive Disc ↗
Reverb used marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at Reverb ↗
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 ↗
Upscale Audio hifi independent Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). View at Upscale Audio ↗
World Wide Stereo hifi independent Free shipping on all orders. View at World Wide Stereo ↗
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at eBay ↗

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