RPM 5 Carbon

Manual turntable with 9'' Evo tonearm

Outboard AC Motor & Acrylic Platter

RPM 5 Carbon utilises a radical concept with a lot of innovations, that originate from its big brother RPM 9 Carbon: A low resonance chassis holds a newly designed inverted platter bearing with ceramic ball for further reduced rumble. The acoustically inert platter is made from acrylic. An outboard 15V AC motor is smoothly driven using an ultra-precision AC generator with DC power supply for further enhanced speed stability. The classy 9“ Evo tonearm, which is made from carbon fibre is suitable for any high-quality MM or MC cartridge. A TPE-damped counterweight eliminates unwanted resonances.

The RPM 5 Carbon is available with or without Ortofon 2M-Silver cartridge. A super shielded, semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance Pro-Ject Connect it E phono cable is included

In the box:

• RPM 5 Carbon (with or without Ortofon 2M-Silver)
  
• Connect it E Phono Cable
  
• Record clamp
  
• Adapter for 7“ singles
  
• Power supply
  

Features

• Precision belt drive using free-standing synchronous motor
  
• Ultra-precision DC-driven AC generator motor power
  
• Inverted platter bearing with ceramic ball
  
• Acoustical inert acrylic platter
  
• 9” cc EVO tonearm made from carbon
  
• Counterweight with TPE damping
  
• Adjustable aluminium tip-toe feet
  
• Available with or without Ortofon 2M Silver cartridge
  
• Three high-gloss colours (black, red, white)
  
• Lid available as an option

REVIEW & AWARDS

Pro-Ject RPM 5 Carbon Turntable / Sumiko Amethyst Cartridge Review - Read More

"The Pro-Ject RPM 5 Carbon is an interesting and desirable choice for a turntable in its price class. It makes a bold and beautiful visual statement; it is solidly built and not too difficult to set up and maintain. It also has all the necessary adjustments one needs to dial in its performance properly and precisely.." 

2020 Editors’ Choice: Turntables $1,000 – $2,000 - Read More

"The RPM-5 Carbon turntable from Pro-Ject is possibly the first and last turntable you’ll ever need. The aesthetics are gorgeous but also functional: the heavy, detached motor and minimalist yet still substantial plinth mean fewer potential vibrations. Pace and timing are spot on, while the surprisingly quiet backgrounds and the sheer depth of soundstaging elevate playback to that next level. Music flows in an incredibly precise and pleasant way, never lagging or falling behind. The RPM-5 will accommodate solid upgrades down the signal path for years to come. It’s an easy and obvious step above the rest and highly recommended. " 

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