The Classic
To celebrate their 25 year anniversary.
Pro-Ject Audio are combining traditional design with modern technology in a brand new turntable model.
The aptly named ‘Classic’ is a sleek, compact and elegant turntable based around the “frame” design popularised by the likes of Thorens and Linn in the 1950’s and 60’s, but implemented with the innovative technologies Pro-Ject have become known for.
The two-plinth design allows the motor to sit in a separate plinth to the bearing and tonearm, reducing the unwanted transference of electrical and mechanical noise.
The two medium-density fibre plinth sections are isolated from each-other with the use of specially selected Thermo-Plastic Elastomers (TPE). The use of TPE, rather than the spring-loaded method of historical designs, makes The Classic effortlessly simple to set up while retaining anti-resonance properties.
The idea of anti-resonant structures also carries through to The Classic’s platter.
The general layout was inspired by the iconic Debut platter assembly, but the main platter has been significantly upgraded to a special aluminium alloy version which is internally lined with TPE damping.
The sub-platter and bearing are also similar to the Debut design, but the tolerances are far tighter for The Classic, resulting in a higher-quality performance.
The Classic also boasts a radical new tonearm design, inspired by the production processes developed for the award-winning RPM 3 Carbon turntable.
The tonearm tube is made from a sandwich composite of carbon and aluminium.
The carbon fibre gives the arm rigidity, speed and reduced mass, while the aluminium delivers better overall damping.
The tube is then supported by a new bearing assembly with ultra-low friction and wider movement for improved tracking.
The nickel-plated counterweight not only looks fantastic, it’s also TPE-damped to ensure the arm remains acoustically neutral.
The Classic tonearm can also be VTA and azimuth adjusted to suit almost any modern pick-up cartridge.
The Classic is supplied as standard with the Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge, which has been developed exclusively for Pro-Ject Audio.
This popular moving-magnet design allows The Classic to perform to a high standard right out of the box, and also offers upgrade options as your musical journey continues.
The Classic is also supplied with a fitted dust cover, a junction box for easy cable upgrades and the Connect-IT E RCA cables.
The three finishes (eucalyptus (black), rosenut and walnut) also mean The Classic can fit into any decor.
Key Features: The Classic
- Belt drive anniversary turntable with multi-plinth design
- MDF plinths (top plinth has metal layer ‘sandwich’ finish) separated by TPE suspension
- Height adjustable decoupling feet
- Precision balanced, TPE-damped aluminium-platter
- 9” carbon fibre/aluminium tonearm with MM & MC compatibility
- New tonearm bearing design with Japanese ball bearing (base of tonearm) and vertical cable outlet for unhindered arm movement
- Ultra low friction Zircon pin-point cardan tonearm bearings (top & side)
- Fully adjustable azimuth and VTA
- TPE-damped counterweight
- Supplied with Ortofon 2M Silver phono cartridge
- Classic wooden chassis in three matte finishes (walnut, rosenut, eucalyptus)
Technical Data: The Classic
| Replacement Stylus: | Ortofon 2M Silver Stylus
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| Fitted Cartridge: | Ortofon 2M Silver |
| Nominal Speeds: | 33/45
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| Speed & Variance: | 33: 0.10% 45: 0.11%
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| Wow & Flutter: | 33: 0.03% 45: 0.05%
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| Signal-to-Nosie: | -71dB
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| Platter: | 300mm
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| Main Bearing: | Stainless Steel
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| Effective Arm Length: | 230mm
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| Overhang: | 18mm
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| Effective Tonearm Mass: | 13.5g
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| Tracking Force Range: | 10 – 30mN
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| Dust Cover: | Yes
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| Power Supply: | 15V / 1.6A DC
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| Power Consumption: | 5.0W / <0.5W Standby
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| Dimensions (WxHxD): | 460 x 131 x 351mm (Lid Closed)
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| Weight: | 10.2kg |
