Turntable Reviews

Description: Turntable with prefitted arm and cartridge. Dustcover: yes. Nominal speeds: 33, 45rpm (78rpm available as an option). Speed variance: ±0.8%. Wow & flutter: ±0.12%. Signal/noise ratio: 65dB. Tonearm: Pro-Ject 8.6. Effective tonearm length: 8.6" (218.5mm). Effective tonearm mass: 9.5gm. Overhang: 18.5mm. Supplied counterweight compatible with cartridge mass: 3.5–5.5gm. Optional counterweights available for cartridge masses: 6–9gm, 1.5–3gm. Cartridge: Ortofon OM 5E moving-magnet. Downforce range: 10–30mN.
Dimensions: Lid open: 16.2" (415mm) W by 14.2" (365mm) H by 15.8" (405mm) D. Lid closed: 16.2" (415mm) W by 4.6" (118mm) H by 12.5" (320mm) D. Weight: 12.1 lbs (5.5kg). Platter weight/diameter: 2.7 lbs/10.9" (1.3kg/280mm).
Finishes: Flat black; add $30 for color.
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: 170160.
Price: $349. Approximate number of dealers: 200.
Manufacturer: Pro-Ject Audio Systems, Margaretenstrasse 98, A-1050 Vienna, Austria. Tel: (43) 1-5448980. Fax: (43) 1-5456697. Web: www.project-audio.com. US distributor: Sumiko, Inc., 2431 Fifth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710. Tel: (510) 843-4500. Fax: (510) 843-7120. Web: www.sumikoaudio.net.