{"product_id":"pro-ject-the-classic-turntable","title":"Pro-Ject The Classic Turntable","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\n•Belt drive anniversary turntable with multi-plinth design\u003cbr\u003e\n•MDF plinths (top plinth has metal layer 'sandwich' finish) separated by TPE suspension\u003cbr\u003e\n•Height adjustable decoupling feet\u003cbr\u003e\n•Precision balanced, TPE-damped aluminium-platter\u003cbr\u003e\n•9” carbon fibre\/aluminium tonearm with MM \u0026amp; MC compatibility\u003cbr\u003e\n•New tonearm bearing design with Japanese ball bearing (base of tonearm) and vertical cable outlet for unhindered arm movement\u003cbr\u003e\n•Ultra low friction Zircon pin-point cardan tonearm bearings (top \u0026amp; side)\u003cbr\u003e\n•Fully adjustable azimuth and VTA\u003cbr\u003e\n•TPE-damped counterweight\u003cbr\u003e\n•Supplied with Ortofon 2M Silver phono cartridge\u003cbr\u003e\n•Classic wooden chassis in three matte finishes (walnut, rosenut, eucalyptus)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTechnical Data:\u003cbr\u003e\n\nReplacement Stylus:  Ortofon 2M Silver Stylus  \u003cbr\u003e\nFitted Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Silver \u003cbr\u003e\nNominal Speeds: 33\/45\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeed \u0026amp; Variance:  33: 0.15% 45: 0.12% \u003cbr\u003e \nWow \u0026amp; Flutter:  33: 0.11% 45: 0.10% \u003cbr\u003e \nSignal-to-Nosie:  -71dB \u003cbr\u003e \nPlatter:  300mm  \u003cbr\u003e\nMain Bearing:  Stainless Steel \u003cbr\u003e \nEffective Arm Length:  230mm  \u003cbr\u003e\nOverhang:  18mm  \u003cbr\u003e\nEffective Tonearm Mass:  13.5g  \u003cbr\u003e\nTracking Force Range:  10 - 30mN  \u003cbr\u003e\nDust Cover: Yes \u003cbr\u003e\nPower Supply: 15V \/ 1.6A DC \u003cbr\u003e\nPower Consumption:  5.0W  \/ \u0026lt; 0.5W Standby v\nDimensions (WxHxD):  460 x 131 x 351mm (Lid Closed) \u003cbr\u003e\nWeight:  10.2kg  ","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":57413266768204,"sku":"PROJECTTHECLASSIC-WALNUT","price":790.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rosenut","offer_id":57422953021772,"sku":"PROJECTTHECLASSIC-ROSENUT","price":790.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eucalyptus","offer_id":57422953054540,"sku":"PROJECTTHECLASSIC-EUC","price":790.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/Pro-ject-The-Classic-Walnut.jpg?v=1777541194","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/pro-ject-the-classic-turntable","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}