Pro-Ject Audio Systems will be exhibiting at Sound & Vision The Bristol Show (24th to 26th February) 2017 in Room 416 on the 4th Floor, in Room 418 on the 4th Floor and in Room 420 on the 4th Floor. The new Essential III and Essential III A turntables
will be shown for the first time in the UK, redefining the standard of affordable audio. New Product Launches: Essential III, Essential III A
Pro-Ject Audio Systems award winning The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable (European Turntable of the year 2016-2017) will also be at the show.
Pro-Ject Audio Systems new The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable in Eucalyptus finish
Hi-Fi Choice (November 2016) reviews Pro-Ject Audio Systems new and award winning The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable
Comments of Note:
“I lower the stylus onto a recording of Tchaikovsky’s Cossack Dance from Mazeppa played by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. This lively performance is both joyful and sprightly and the sound is delightfully realistic in my listening room, highlighting just how good a test this Telarc LP is for a full orchestra.”
Playing: Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass playing Our Day Will Come - “The trumpet consistently provides a real test for any cartridge and I’m pleased to note that it sounds well balanced and clear here. But what strikes me most is the timing and tempo, which are absolutely spot on. All of the musicians involved in this album are known for being at the top of their game and the Pro-Ject certainly does their performance proud.”
Playing: Barbra Streisand - I Don’t Break Easily - “The clarity of her voice is very good indeed…”
“The Classic is certainly a sophisticated turntable and its timeless elegance is brought right up to date by the carbon fibre construction of the tonearm. This arm matches well with the supplied Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge and sound-wise it turns in a great performance that’s particularly at home with vocals and jazz. All in all, The Classic is a perfect way to mark a 25th anniversary.”
Hi-Fi News (August 2016) reviews Pro-Ject Audio Systems new and award winning The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable
Comments of Note:
“The Classic served up a wealth of information and ordered it beautifully…”
“Vocalists were rendered with plenty of scale and located neatly to the fore of the action behind them.”
“The bass that was present, however, was beyond reproach in terms of detail, texture and pin-sharp timing.”
“rhythms were tracked with rail-like security ensuring the deck brought all kinds of songs to life with ease.”
“The Reggae-esque bassline underpinning The Wave Pictures’ ‘Red Cloud Road (Part A)’ from their EP Helen skipped along with an infectious gaiety but also with an impeccable level of detail around each note. This wasn’t just a bass guitar off in the background somewhere being idly strummed: it was right at the heart of the action and being played with conviction.”
“At the top end, The Classic package also turned in a highly capable performance.”
“By designing something positively affordable for its quarter-century, Pro-Ject has come up with a turntable that can hold its head high for the celebration.”
“The Classic is simply and neatly styled and turns in an excellent performance. There is plenty of scope to upgrade it further and I can see it winning many friends. Equally, I can’t wait to see what the company has up its sleeve in five years time for its 30th!”
EISA Awards - Pro-Ject Audio Systems The Classic 25th Anniversary is European Turntable of the year 2016-2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd6YeXYBaMg
YouTube Video - EISA Awards - Pro-Ject Audio Systems The Classic 25th Anniversary is the European Turntable of the year 2016-2017
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Soundstage Hi-Fi - The Best of High End Munich 2016 Pro-Ject Audio Systems new The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable
"I bet that, at this price, Pro-Ject will sell bazillions of Classics. Got a grand to spend on a turntable? The retro-styled, well-built Classic could be what you’re looking for."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftmDGTE0s54
YouTube video of Pro-Ject Audio Systems new The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable
Pro-Ject Audio Systems new The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable in Walnut finish
Pro-Ject Audio Systems new The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable in Rosenut finish
To celebrate their 25 year anniversary, Pro-Ject Audio Systyems 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.
Pro-Ject Audio Systems The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable
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.
Pro-Ject Audio Systems The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable
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 Systems. 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.
Pro-Ject Audio Systems The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable Key Features:
• 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)
Pro-Ject Audio Systems The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable Technical Data:
• Replacement Stylus: Ortofon 2M Silver Stylus
• Fitted Cartridge:Ortofon 2M Silver
• Nominal Speeds: 33/45
• Speed & Variance: 33: 0.10% 45: 0.11%
• Wow & Flutter: 33: 0.03% 45: 0.05%
• Signal-to-Nosie: -71dB
• Platter: 300mm
• Main Bearing: Stainless Steel
• Effective Arm Length: 230mm
• Overhang: 18mm
• Effective Tonearm Mass: 13.5g
• Tracking Force Range: 10 - 30mN
• Dust Cover: Yes
• Power Supply: 15V / 1.6A DC
• Power Consumption: 5.0W / <0.5W Standby
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 460 x 131 x 351mm (Lid Closed)
• Weight: 10.2kg
Pro-Ject Audio Systems The Classic 25th Anniversary turntable RRP £899
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