Pro-Ject Essential III SB Turntable [Phono Pre-Amp Needed]

Essential III SB is a modern classic that delivers great sound at a very attractive price! Featuring such premium parts as a diamond-cut aluminum drive pulley, a low-resonance MDF plinth & platter and a high-precision main bearing, it delivers lively, highly involving sound that will impress every vinyl lover. The Essential III SB adds electronic speed change (‘Speed Box’ technology) to the already-excellent Essential III base-model. In addition push-button speed selection, the circuit reduces speed variance.

KEY FEATURES

• Built-in speed controller/stabiliser
  
• 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

Technical Specification

• 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