Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon Turntable - Gloss Red

Premium Performing Entry-Level Table

Hot on the heels of Pro-Ject's bestselling RPM-1 turntable, Pro-Ject's RPM-1 Carbon implements a radical concept that doesn't compromise sound quality at an entry-level price. It pushes the envelope way past what you would expect to get in a turntable at anywhere near the price. You can pay a lot more without getting the performance that the Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon delivers.

Innovations and Enhancements

Pro-Ject's RPM-1 Carbon utilizes several innovations and enhancements since the design of its predecessor, the RPM-1. A low resonance chassis holds a newly designed inverted platter bearing with a ceramic ball to further reduce the low-frequency rumble, which plagues many inexpensive turntables. The advanced outboard 15-volt AC motor is smoothly driven using an ultra-precision AC generator with a DC power supply for enhanced speed stability. You can really hear the difference that this motor makes in the fidelity of your music.

Newly Designed S-Shaped Tonearm

For the RPM-1 Carbon, Pro-Ject went deep into R&D for a completely new design in an 8.6-inch S-shaped tonearm tube. This advanced tube is made from a special combination of carbon fiber, aluminum, and resin. Using a complex three-step process involving heat treatment and high pressure, the arm tube rigidity is strengthened, internal damping is maximized, and resonances are reduced to a minimum. You've got to experience this tonearm to believe it.

These attributes make the RPM-1 Carbon's tonearm suitable for superior results using MC moving coil cartridges as well as MM moving magnet cartridges, and this is a feature not often found in turntables in this price range.

Additional features include a new magnetic antiskating mechanism and a TPE-damped counterweight. All of these ingredients add up to a miracle in sound for the price along with ultra-stylish looks. The 300mm platter is made from heavy MDF with a felt mat.

Includes Sumiko Rainier Phono Cartridge

The Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon turntable comes with everything you need for musical enjoyment right out of the box. Included is a factory-installed Sumiko Rainier Moving Magnet Cartridge, which continues the bestselling Sumiko Pearl’s ability to deliver smooth, natural sound reproduction. The ability to upgrade the stock stylus to the Sumiko Olympia or Moonstone models makes Rainier the perfect entry-level cartridge that will not disappoint for years to come.

Product made in Czech Republic.

Product Features

Precision belt drive using synchronous motor
NEW Ultra-precision DC-driven AC generator motor power
NEW Inverted platter bearing with ceramic ball
Platter made from 300mm MDF using felt mat
NEW 8.6" S-shaped tonearm made from carbon, aluminum, resin utilizing special heat and pressure treatments
NEW Magnetic antiskating mechanism
NEW Counterweight with TPE damping
Includes Sumiko Rainier MM phono cartridge
In high-gloss black, red, or white finish
Note: dust cover not included

Product Specs

Speed: 33, 45 (manual speed change)
Drive principle: belt drive
Platter: 300mm MDF
Main bearing: Stainless steel axle with ceramic ball
Wow & flutter: 33: +/- 0.14%; 45: +/- 0.13%
Speed drift: 33: +/- 0.27%; 45: +/- 0.19%
Signal to noise ratio: - 71dB
Effective arm length: 8.6"
Effective arm mass: 13.5 g
Overhang: 22mm
Tracking force: 0 - 25mN
Outboard 15 volts DC / 500 mA power supply
Power connection: 110/240 Volt - 50 or 60 Hz
Power consumption: 5 watt max / < 0.5 watt standby
Dimensions: 15" wide x 4.3" high x 13.8" deep
Weight: 8.4 lbs.

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Factory Refreshed: Original-condition items repackaged by the manufacturer

Cosmetically Blemished: A few dings or scratches, but functionally in original condition

Used: May show some signs of use

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