HiFi World reviews Pro-Ject Audio Systems RPM 3 Carbon turntable
Hi-Fi World, August 2015
Rating: 5/5 Globes
OUTSTANDING - amongst the best
VALUE - Keenly priced
“Assembly was a breeze”
(‘Jazz from Hell’ by Frank Zappa) “With a complicated piece such as this, you need a deck that can handle the complexities and diversity with dexterity and steady timing simultaneously. Without this the information is misconstrued and interpreted as a mush of noises. Played right, this composition is a masterpiece – and to my surprise the Pro-Ject handled it very well indeed.”
(‘Hey uh-what you say come on’ by Roy Ayres) “Both instruments had their own space and again the deck’s speed stability really embraced the album…”
“…the Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon exhibited impressive control. I would imagine there are not many decks able to compete at this level and price point.”
(‘Face Value’ by Phil Colins) “all percussion instruments portrayed by the RPM 2 played with a more-than-acceptable amount of realism, due to the strength, stiffness and damping of its carbon fibre tone arm.”
(‘Babylon By Bus’ by Bob Marley & The Wailers) “Bob Marley’s voice delivered total emotion and bass from the Pro-Ject was gracefully heavy, conveying the ambience of the concert plus the warts and all live recording.”
“It’s simply a great turntable…”
“…build quality was excellent – as expected from Pro-Ject.”
“Anyone looking for an inexpensive but good-all-round turntable with plenty of latitude for upgrade cartridge-wise should put it right at the top of their list.”
“This turntable gave a sonically even-handed representation of any genre of music.”
“…the RPM 3 Carbon offers great value and is something of a bargain. I loved it!”
“FOR: Price, Good bass, Realism”
Pro-Ject Audio Systems RPM 3 Carbon turntable in Red High Gloss finish
Pro-Ject Audio Systems RPM 3 Carbon turntable - EISA Award for Best Turntable 2015-2016
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"Benefiting from trickle-down technology developed for its costlier RPM-series turntables, this new deck features a host of engineering innovations to boost its sound. The V-shaped chassis and dynamically-balanced platter are both fashioned from MDF, the latter with a mat made from recycled LP vinyl, while the outboard 15V AC motor is driven by a compact synthesised power supply. The new 10in S-shaped tonearm is a key feature, comprising a damped alloy tube surrounded by a resin and carbon-fibre mix. This, in turn, carries a a custom silver-wired version of Ortofon's classic 2M moving-magnet cartridge, the final ingredient in what is a deeply impressive deck offering a remarkably stable and foot-tapping sound."
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HiFi News reviews Pro-Ject Audio Systems RPM 3 Carbon turntable
(Artist: Ron Sexsmith / Track: My, myself and wine / Album: Forever Endeavour) - “I’m greeted with music that’s a well balanced blend of mature detail and plain fun.”
“Sexsmith’s vocals are nicely opened up to reveal their intentionally relaxed tones, while each shake of the tambourines is presented with a natural ring and decay.”
“What also hit me early on about the Pro-Ject’s performance were the impressively low levels of background noise. Cueing up a 1984 pressing of Foreigner’s Agent Provocateur that’s seen plenty of action, I’m expecting to hear two decades’ worth of use within each ‘silent’ groove separating the tracks. But with the Pro-Ject and partnering Ortofon calling the shots I’m hard pressed to tell this vintage edition from a new LP straight out of its shrink-wrap.”
“What also comes across is a real sense of cohesion, suggesting arm and cartridge pulling together, working in harmony.”
“…you get a very even delivery of the music, making it all more involving to listen to – and harder to analyse – as you’re drawn in, enjoying the music.”
(on the 2M cartridges) “Compared to the cheaper Red variant, the Silver sounds much more detailed in its bass delivery and with some added weight.”
“Pro-Ject’s RPM 3 Carbon conveys enough body and presence to ensure bass instruments sound convincing and lifelike.”
“…delivering a performance that lives and breathes in a surprisingly persuasive manner!”
“what really marks it out from the crowd is its sheer ‘completeness’, delivering a sound that hugely exceeds the sum of its modest parts.”
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HiFi Pig reviews Pro-Ject Audio Systems RPM 3 Carbon turntable
"Sound-wise the RPM3 ticks all the right boxes for me. Bass is solid and well controlled and with good midrange detail and a clear treble."
Pro-Ject Audio Systems RPM 3 Carbon turntable in Black High Gloss finish
Pro-Ject Audio Systems RPM 3 Carbon turntable in White High Gloss finish
The latest edition to the RPM range of turntables follows on from where the hugely popular Genie 3 left off. The RPM 3 Carbon boasts a number of improvements from its sibling, the new RPM 1 Carbon.
The new RPM 3 Carbon design has been upgraded to significantly reduce resonance across the turntable. While maintaining the instantly recognisable shape, this turntable boasts improvements in the tonearm, bearing, and motor.
The brand new tonearm is a carbon fibre/aluminium resin construct, made using special heat and pressure treatments. The result of this new design is a tonearm that is more solid and anti-resonant than ever before at this price, while maintaining a light weight. The arm is finished off with a pre-fitted Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge and a new magnetic anti-skate mechanism. The improved counterweight also utilises TPE damping in the form of an anti-resonant ring around the fixing point.
The new vinyl topped sandwich platter creates the perfect surface for your vinyl to play on with no need for a mat.
The completely decoupled motor is based upon the same design as the Xpression Carbon, powered by an AC generator that's connected to the new DC power supply. The inverted main bearing now utilises a ceramic ball, offering a more fluid and consistent platter rotation than ever before.
Available in Red, White or Black High Gloss finishes, the RPM 3 Carbon is a turntable package that offers truly phenomenal value for money.
Key Features:
• Precision belt drive using synchronous motor
• Ultra-precision DC-driven AC generator motor power
• Inverted platter bearing with ceramic ball
• Vinyl topped sandwich platter
• 10” S-shaped tonearm made from carbon, aluminium, resin utilising special heat and pressure treatments
• Magnetic anti-skating
• Counterweight with TPE damping
• Pre-fitted Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge
• 3 high-gloss colours (black, red, white)
• Lid available as optional extra
Technical Data:
• Replacement Stylus: Ortofon 2M Silver Stylus
• Pre-Fitted Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Silver
• Nominal Speeds: 33/45 RPM (Manual)
• Dust Cover: No (Optional Extra)
• Motor Completely Decoupled: Yes
• RCA Phono Sockets: Yes
• S-Shaped Tonearm: Yes
• Effective Tonearm Length: 10" (254mm)
• Effective Tonearm Mass: 15g
• Overhang: 16mm
• Tracking Force: 0 - 25mN
• Speed Drift: ± 0.14%
• Wow & Flutter: ± 0.19%
• Signal to Noise: -71dB
• Platter Weight / Diameter: 1.6kg / 300mm
• Output Voltage: 15V / 800mA DC
• Power Consumption: 5W Max. / <0.5W Standby
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 447 x 118 x 373mm
• Weight: 5.5kg
Pro-Ject Audio Systems RPM 3 Carbon turntable RRP £599
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