{"product_id":"pro-ject-rpm-3-carbon-turntable","title":"Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon Turntable","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eA High-Performance Turntable with a Ready-to-Play Moonstone Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon combines the clean, open look of Pro-Ject’s RPM design with a 10-inch composite tonearm and a factory-installed Sumiko Moonstone moving-magnet cartridge. It is a strong choice for listeners who want a serious manual turntable without having to select and mount a cartridge separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Moonstone’s elliptical stylus, 3.0 mV output, and standard 47-kilohm loading make it compatible with most moving-magnet phono inputs. A phono preamplifier is not built in, so the turntable must be connected to an external MM phono preamp or an amplifier with a compatible phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eA 10-Inch Tonearm Designed for Accurate Tracking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 10-inch S-shaped tonearm is made through a multi-step process that combines carbon fiber, aluminum, and resin under heat and pressure. The resulting structure is designed to balance rigidity with internal damping. Its longer effective length also reduces tracking-angle error compared with a conventional shorter arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMagnetic anti-skating applies compensation without a hanging weight, while TPE damping in the counterweight helps control unwanted resonance. The tonearm’s 16-gram effective mass also supports future cartridge experimentation, including compatible moving-coil designs when used with the appropriate phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eIsolated Motor and Inverted Ceramic Bearing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInstead of mounting the motor directly to the plinth, Pro-Ject places the synchronous motor in a separate freestanding housing. This physical separation limits the direct transfer of motor vibration into the chassis. A DC-powered AC generator supplies the motor with a controlled drive signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 300 mm MDF platter rotates on an inverted stainless-steel bearing with a ceramic ball. The platter is dynamically balanced and topped with a vinyl record surface. Together with the low-resonance MDF chassis, this construction gives the cartridge a stable foundation for tracing the groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eSumiko Moonstone Moving-Magnet Cartridge Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe included Sumiko Moonstone uses a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus and aluminum-pipe cantilever. Its replaceable stylus protects your investment and provides a straightforward maintenance path when the original stylus eventually wears. Compatible styli from Sumiko’s Rainier-family platform also provide future replacement and upgrade options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Moonstone should be operated into a 47-kilohm MM phono input with 100 to 200 pF capacitance. Sumiko specifies a tracking-force range of 1.8 to 2.2 grams and recommends 2.0 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eIs the Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for a serious analog system:\u003c\/strong\u003e The factory-installed Moonstone cartridge eliminates the need to choose and mount a cartridge separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMM phono stage required:\u003c\/strong\u003e This turntable does not contain a phono preamp and cannot connect directly to a standard line-level AUX input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e You place the stylus on the record and return the tonearm when playback ends; there is no automatic start, stop, or tonearm return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual speed change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switching between 33 and 45 rpm requires moving the drive belt to the corresponding motor-pulley position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust cover sold separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sculpted open-plinth design does not include a hinged cover; Pro-Ject offers compatible external covers separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eSetup, Compatibility \u0026amp; What’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RPM 3 Carbon is supplied with its Sumiko Moonstone cartridge installed. Before playing records, install the platter and belt, balance the tonearm, set tracking force to the cartridge manufacturer’s recommendation, and confirm the anti-skating adjustment. Place the freestanding motor so that the belt runs level around the platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect the included phono cable to an MM phono preamplifier or a compatible MM phono input. A 7-inch single adapter, power supply, Allen key, and stylus-pressure gauge are also included. 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