The Pro-Ject RPM 5 Carbon turntable, replacing the RPM 5.1 model, occupies a middle position in the company's RPM line of turntables.
The turntable comes with a 9-inch Pro-Ject 9cc Evolution tonearm with a conical carbon tube, which forms one piece with the shell and effectively resists resonances. The counterweight has reliable damping due to the use of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Height adjustment is available, as well as VTA and azimuth adjustment (by rotating the tonearm tube, which is fixed with a single bolt).
The turntable's chassis, resistant to vibrations and resonances, includes a new inverted bearing with a stainless steel shaft and a ceramic ball. This ensures the required smooth operation and reduces the level of mechanical noise. The model's plinth has a droplet shape and is equipped with three adjustable conical feet made of aluminum and designed to decouple from the supporting surface. A flat mini-stand is placed under each foot. The top of the plinth has a striking glossy finish, under which there is a carbon fiber covering.
An acoustically inert 300mm acrylic platter is powered by a belt mounted on a pulley completely isolated from the synchronous electric motor housing. The high-precision motor operates smoothly and uses an AC generator. A separate power adapter is used for its power supply, resulting in a more stable disc rotation speed. Speeds of 33.3 and 45 RPM are supported, and switching between them is done manually by moving the belt from one pulley to another.
Features:
- The turntable is set on three adjustable conical feet;
- High-class 9-inch carbon tonearm Pro-Ject 9cc Evolution;
- Acoustically inert acrylic platter;
- Synchronous precision electric motor completely separated from the housing.
Equipment:
- Turntable;
- Power block;
- Documentation.
