Pro-Ject RPM 5 Carbon with MM Sumiko Moonstone

This turntable combines high-quality technology from higher-end models with an elegant design and an attractive price. Its sophisticated construction ensures precise tracking, smooth operation, and very stable playback – ideal prerequisites for audiophile vinyl enjoyment.

An inverted platter bearing with ceramic raceways forms the heart of the turntable and enables excellent rumble performance. For additional mechanical damping, the bearing shaft is mounted on a solid metal block. This effectively reduces unwanted vibrations.

The low-resonance acrylic platter also contributes to sonic precision. A screw-on record clamp improves the contact between the record and the platter, thus supporting smoother and more stable groove tracking.

Precise motor control for stable synchronization

The drive motor is designed to be freestanding. This design prevents motor vibrations from being transmitted to the chassis. As a result, playback remains exceptionally smooth and free of interference.

The motor control uses a precise quartz oscillator with a frequency accuracy of ±0.001%. This extremely precise control ensures excellent speed stability and guarantees that records are played back at the exact speed.

High-quality tonearm made of carbon fiber

The medium-mass tonearm is ideally suited for both MM and MC cartridges. Its conical tonearm tube and headshell are machined from a single piece of carbon fiber. This construction ensures high rigidity while minimizing resonance.

Thanks to these features, the stylus can follow the record groove with exceptional precision. This is further enhanced by high-quality ABEC-7 ball bearings, which ensure virtually frictionless movement of the tonearm.

Flexible adjustment options for optimal calibration

The tonearm offers several adjustment options for optimal cartridge alignment. After loosening a screw, the tonearm tube can be rotated, allowing for precise azimuth adjustment. Additionally, the vertical tracking angle (VTA) can be adjusted at the tonearm base.

These adjustment options allow for precise tuning of the pickup and contribute to a particularly accurate reproduction.

High-quality chassis with effective decoupling

The chassis is made of compressed wood fibers and rests on three aluminum cones, which are mechanically damped via integrated rubber elements. This design reduces disruptive environmental influences and significantly improves tracking performance.

The top of the chassis features a high-quality carbon fiber coating. Combined with the high-gloss surfaces in black, white, or red, this creates a modern and premium look.

Drive – Highlights

• Chassis made of compressed wood fibers with carbon fiber coating
• Surfaces in high-gloss black, white or red
• Mechanical speed selection for 33 and 45 rpm
• Satin-finished acrylic turntable with screw-on record clamp
• Freestanding motor to prevent vibration transmission
• Inverted platter bearing with stainless steel axle and ceramic ball
• Cylinder liner with ceramic bearing base
• Motor control with precise quartz oscillator and sine wave generator
• External power supply to reduce mechanical and electromagnetic interference
• Optional dust cover made of transparent plexiglass

Tonearm – Pro-Ject 9cc Evolution

• Straight 9-inch tonearm
• Conical tonearm tube and headshell made from a single piece of carbon fiber
• Inverted tonearm bearing with ABEC-7 quality ball bearings
• Azimuth adjustment via rotatable tonearm tube
• VTA adjustment possible at the tonearm base
• Counterweights for pickups from 5 to 14 g included
• RCA/Cinch jack terminal for individual phono cables
• Pro-Ject Connect it Phono RCA-E tonearm cable (approx. 123 cm) included in delivery

Connection

• Connection to an MM phono input of an amplifier or to an external phono preamplifier.

Technical data

• Dimensions with motor (W × H × D): 430 × 150 × 323 mm
• Weight: 8 kg