Pro-Ject - Essential Stereo Turntable - High-gloss red
- Key Specs
- Drive Type: Belt drive
- Operation Type: Manual (Automatic turntables move the tonearm into position to begin playing a record and remove it when the record is finished, typically with a single push of a button. Semi-automatic turntables require user interaction to place the tonearm inititally, but will automatically remove it after playback. Manual turntables require the user to place and remove the tonearm as needed.)
- Audio Only Outputs: 1 x Phono
- Network Connector(s): No network connectors
- General
- Product Name: Essential Stereo Turntable
- Brand: Pro-Ject
- Model Number: ESSENTIAL III RED
- Color: High-gloss red
- Audio
- Drive Type: Belt drive
- Operation Type: Manual (Automatic turntables move the tonearm into position to begin playing a record and remove it when the record is finished, typically with a single push of a button. Semi-automatic turntables require user interaction to place the tonearm inititally, but will automatically remove it after playback. Manual turntables require the user to place and remove the tonearm as needed.)
- Playable Record Speeds: 33 1/3, 45
- Wow and Flutter: 0.7 percent (Measures "frequency wobble" or the level of distortion caused by speed fluctuations typically measured at kHz. The lower the percentage, the better the player's ability to sustain proper pitch and avoid distortion.)
- Outputs
- Audio Only Outputs: 1 x Phono
- Speaker Connection Type: RCA
- Inputs
- Network Connector(s): No network connectors
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 4.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 16.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 13 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 11 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Material
- Platter Material: MDF
- Included
- Cable(s) Included: Audio
- Speaker(s) Included: false
- Dust Cover Included: true
- Other
- UPC: 844682007885
Listen to vinyl records on this Pro-Ject turntable. It has an integrated DC-powered motor control to stabilize speed and minimize vibrations for better audio, and its diamond-cut aluminum drive pulley ensures durable performance. This Pro-Ject turntable has a platter and chassis made from MDF to prevent resonance and enhance sound quality.
- Belt-driven system: Enjoy superior sound thanks to the belt drive, which reduces vibration.
- Stereo sound: Enjoy sound as it was meant to be heard in full stereo.
- Plays 33-1/3 and 45 rpm: Keep your music going with the speeds this turntable offers.
- Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge: Equipped with a high-performance, high-output moving magnet (MM) stereo phono cartridge.
- Diamond stylus: Hard diamond styluses are designed to last.
- Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) platter: Vintage-style MDF-based platter adds a retro touch to this turntable.
- 30 cm platter: This platter size lets you listen to a wide range of records.
- Dust cover: Dust cover protects your vinyl records from damage.
Whats Included
- Pro-Ject Essential Stereo Turntable
Q: Is this turntable fully automatic? does it start/end a record by itself?
A: No you manually place and remove the arm.
A: Both ends are removable. About 3 feet. Are RCA connectors, and the included cable has a ground connector.
A: Hi Rick, you should use a specific power cord, reach out to us at https://victrola.com/pages/contact-us and we'll get you taken care of.
Q: Which cartridge is included with this turntable?
A: Ortofon OM10 was supposed to come with mine, but I bought it open box for a large discount and it was missing so I installed the Ortofon Super OM20. Sounds so great, you can really tell the difference of quality on pressings, recordings, and condition. All of the frequencies are cleanly picked up.
Q: Does the Pro-Ject Essential III Phono have preamp? Does it work well with Sonos?
A: No it does not have a pre amp
A: This turntable has no preamp nor amp in it. Pro-Ject does make a model, called The Jukebox, that has a built in amplifier. With it, you can not only play vinyl, but it also has bluetooth in, so you can stream from your phone or computer (think iTunes, Spotify etc) and it sports an additional analog input too (think for gaming system or TV sound. Cool! Just connect speakers! https://www.pro-jectusa.com/en-us/products/pro-ject-analog/juke-box-line/juke-box-e
Q: Does it come with rca connector cord?
A: Yes, 40 inches long, grounded.
