Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon Manual Turntable

Pro-Ject’s RPM 3 Carbon turntable utilizes evolutionary enhancements to improve the performance of the RPM series: A low resonance chassis holds an inverted platter bearing with a ceramic ball for a reduced rumble. An outboard 15V AC motor is smoothly driven using an ultra-precision AC generator with a DC power supply for further enhanced speed stability. A 10“ S-shaped tonearm tube is made from carbon fiber, aluminum, and resin. Using a complex 3-step process with heat treatment and 100bar pressure, arm tube rigidity is strengthened, internal damping is maximized and resonances are reduced to a minimum. This makes the tonearm also suitable for MC cartridges. The RPM 3 Carbon features a magnetic anti-skating mechanism and a TPE-damped counterweight. All ingredients add up to a miracle in sound for the price and ultra-stylish look!

FEATURES

• Precision belt drive using free-standing synchronous motor
• Central mass point optimizes resonant behavior
• Ultra-precision DC-driven AC generator motor power
• Inverted platter bearing with ceramic ball
• Platter made from MDF using a vinyl mat
• 10” S-shaped tonearm made from carbon, aluminum, resin utilizing special heat and pressure treatments
• Magnetic anti-skating
• Counterweight with TPE damping
• Three high-gloss colors (black, red, white)
• Lid available as an option
• Handmade in Europe

TECHNICAL SPECS

• Sumiko Moonstone Cartridge
• Nominal speeds: 33/45 r.p.m.
• Speed variance 33: 0,14%, 45: 0,11%
• Wow and flutter 33: 0,19%, 45: 0,08%
• Signal to noise: 71dB
• Effective tonearm mass: 16g
• Effective tonearm length: 10 ” (254mm)
• Overhang: 16mm
• Power consumption: 5 W max / < 0,5W standby
• Outboard power supply: 15V DC / 800mA , universal power supply
• Weight 5.5 kg
• Dimensions 37.3 × 44.7 × 11.8 cm
• Color: Gloss Red, Gloss White, Piano Black