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Pro-Ject's Essential USB
Turntables by Pro-Ject
Our pricing for this product is the "MAP Pricing." This means that the prices shown here are the "minimum advertised prices" permitted by the manufacturer. Because these are already the lowest prices possible, the additional incentives usually available under "Frequent Flyer" program do not apply to this item.
Manufacturer's Description:
Reduced to the basics, or turntable for starters that look for exceptional sound quality. Innovation in technique, like a super-smooth running AC-motor that drives the resonance-free MDF platter and an unipivot tonearm make the Essential an unbelievable musical performer. Also available as USB-Version with built-in phono-preamp!
Manual turntable with 8,6" tonearm
Turntable
• Belt drive with low vibration AC-motor
• Silicone drive belt
• Mechanical speed change between 33 and 45
• MDF platter with felt mat
• Chassis made from particle board
• Stainless steel main bearing
Tonearm
• Straight 8.6'' tonearm made from aluminium
• Unipivot bearing (stainless steel)
Technical data
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Pro-Ject Essential/Phono USB
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| Fitted cartridge |
Ortofon OM 3E |
| Internal phono pre-amplifier |
yes |
| Internal A/D converter with USB output |
yes |
| Nominal speeds |
33 / 45 |
| Dust cover |
yes |
| Tonearm |
Pro-Ject 8.6up |
| Effective tonearm length |
8,6 " (218,5mm) |
| Effective tonearm mass |
8,9g |
| Overhang |
18,5mm |
| Supplied counterweight |
cartridge weight 4 - 9g |
| Optional counterweight |
cartridge weight 8 - 15g |
| Downforce range |
10 - 30mN |
| Speed variance |
±1,5 % |
| Wow and flutter |
±0,25 % |
| Signal to noise |
-65dB |
| Platter weight/diameter |
0,8kg/300mm |
| Power consumption |
2W |
| Dimensions (lid open) |
415 x 365 x 390mm |
| Dimensions (lid closed) |
415 x 112 x 335mm |
| Weight |
3,9kg |
Dimensions (W x H x D)
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• Excentric counter-weight
• Heavy armbase transfers unwanted vibration
• Pre-mounted Ortofon cartridge
• Arm cable with gold contacts pre-mounted
• integrated phono preamp and A/D-converter with USB output