Vinyl Player Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon 2M Red Piano

The updated version of the Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon vinyl player has an improved design compared to the basic version, and is also equipped with a new tonearm.

Externally, the player has not changed - it has a recognizable minimalist design and has a high-quality exterior finish. The RPM-1 Carbon low-resonance chassis is equipped with an updated inverted support bearing with a ceramic ball manufactured with high precision. Such a bearing has a reduced coefficient of friction and ensures smooth rotation of the disc at any speed. The drive motor is mechanically decoupled from the chassis, and is powered by a precision alternator with an external power supply. This solution made it possible to improve the stability of the rotation speed of the disk and reduce the level of parasitic vibrations. The player can play discs at 33 1/3 or 45 rpm, which is switched manually.

The support disk of the turntable is made of fiberboard, has a diameter of 300 mm and is complemented by a felt mat. The engine pass passes along the outer edge of the disk. The player is equipped with a new S-shaped 8-inch tonearm, the tube of which is made of carbon fiber, aluminum and resin. During the manufacture of the tonearm, its structure is sintered under high pressure, as a result of which all mechanical stresses leave the material, and the degree of its damping increases many times. Such characteristics make it possible to install not only MM, but also highly sensitive MC pickups on the tonearm, which is a rarity for entry-class player models. The Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon spinner has a new magnetic antiskating, which simplifies the configuration of the spinner, and a TPE-damped counterweight. The latter also made it possible to further reduce the level of vibrations induced on the head.

The Pro-Ject RPM-1 Carbon is equipped with an Ortofon 2M Red head. This model is available in three versions of the lacquer finish – black, red or white. The RPM-1 Carbon player has a very high quality-price ratio, which was confirmed by tests in specialized publications.

Features of the Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon Vinyl Player:

• New S-shaped tonearm
• Magnetic antiskating, TPE-damped counterweight
• Low-voltage motor powered by a generator
• Inverted bearing with ceramic ball bearing
• High-precision AC motor control
• Isolated electric motor platform, separated from the base
• 2-step pulley
• Support disk made of MDF, optimized for vibration
• Replaceable connecting cables
• Gold-plated "tulip" type connectors and grounding screw