Description
Pro-Ject has outdone themselves for a sub $1000 turntable. The RPM 3 Carbon features high-end table design and features for a fantastic price. Experience audiophile performance now. Using precision components with a solid design, the RPM 3 carbon is ready to perform just minutes after unboxing.
Features:
- 12″ resonance-optimized medium density fiberboard (MDF) platter with integral vinyl mat
- precision inverted bearing with ceramic ball for smooth platter rotation, greater speed accuracy, and low wow-and-flutter
- central mass point optimizes vibrancy behavior
- extra-long 10″ one-piece S-shaped tonearm made from carbon fiber, aluminum, and resin for better rigidity and internal vibration damping, plus reduced tracking angle error
- includes pre-mounted ($459) Sumiko Blue Point No.2 high-output moving coil cartridge
- tonearm offers adjustment of vertical tracking angle and azimuth for optimized playback performance and cartridge-matching
- medium density fiberboard (MDF) plinth with three vibration-absorbing cone feet
- 15-volt AC motor driven with ultra-precise AC generator and DC power supply
- magnetic anti-skating for easy setup and more precise tracking
- isolated motor assembly optimized for low noise and speed stability
- manual operation with silicone-damped tonearm lift
- signal-to-noise ratio: 71 dB
- detachable RCA audio cable included
- external power supply reduces likelihood of electro-mechanical interference
Specifications:
Speed: 33, 45 (manual speed change)
Principle: Belt drive
Speed variance:
33: 0.14%
45: 0.11%
Wow & flutter:
33: 0.19%
45: 0.08%
Platter: 300 mm MDF
Main bearing: Stainless steel
Tonearm: 10 inches, Carbon fiber, aluminum, and resin composite
Effective arm length: 254 mm
Effective tonearm mass: 16 g
Overhang: 16 mm
Tracking force range: 0 – 25mN
Power connection: 110/240 Volt – 50 or 60 Hz
Power consumption: 5 Watts max
Dimensions (lid closed):
4-7/8 inches (118 mm) High
14-15/16 inches (422 mm) Wide
13-1/2 inches (373 mm) Deep
Weight: 12-1/10 lbs (5.5 kg)
Finishes: Piano Black, Piano White, and Gloss Red
Notes- This is a super clean demo turntable from our private showroom and includes a full warranty.