Pro-Ject Essential III

Essential III – A modern classic!

Essential III offers a variety of enhancements compared to its successful predecessor, such as a diamond-cut aluminum drive pulley, a resonance-optimized MDF main platter and MDF chassis. The refined, high-precision platter bearing has significantly lower tolerances than Essential II. Essential III is equipped with an 8,6” aluminium tonearm with the high-quality pickup OM10 by the phonographic cartridge pioneer Ortofon. The included Phono RCA cable, Connect it E, is a high-quality semi-balanced interconnect cable with gold-plated RCA connectors that guarantees the perfect connection. Also the special decoupling feet isolate the turntable from the surface it is place on to deliver the best sound poissible.

In the box:

• Essential III with Ortofon OM 10 cartridge
• Directly soldered Connect it E Cable
• Felt mat
• Dust cover
• Adapter for 7“ singles
• Power supply

Features

• Belt drive with synchronous motor and silicone belt
• Diamond cut aluminium drive pulley
• Chassis & platter made of resonance absorbing MDF
• Integrated DC-powered motor control minimizes motor vibration and guarantees speed stability
• Low tolerance platter bearing with stainless steel spindle
• 8.6” aluminium tonearm with sapphire bearings
• Ortofon OM10 cartridge pre-mounted
• High-quality semi-balanced gold-plated Connect it E phono interconnect
• Special decoupling feet
• Dust cover included
• High-gloss colour options: black, red, white
• Handmade in Europe

Specs

• Nominal speeds: 33/45 r.p.m.
• Speed variance 33: ±0,70%, 45: ±0,60%
• Wow and flutter 33: ±0,21%, 45: ±0,19%
• Signal to noise: 66dB
• Effective tonearm mass: 8,0g
• Effective tonearm length: 8,6″ (218,5mm)
• Overhang: 22,0mm
• Power consumption: 4,5W
• Outboard power supply: 15V/500mA DC, suitable for your country’s mains supply