RPM 1 Carbon

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RPM 1 Carbon
Combining form with function, the RPM 1 boasts a minimalist aesthetic perfectly suited to modern homes. All while still offering the high-quality audio performance that you can expect from a Pro-Ject turntable.

The RPM 1 Carbon turntable follows on from where the hugely popular RPM 1.3 Genie left off. Utilising a range of innovative improvements over its predecessor, the latest affordable RPM model stands out from the crowd with its stunning design, impeccable sound and affordable price.

The RPM 1 Carbon design has been upgraded to significantly reduce resonances across the turntable. While retaining the instantly recognisable shape of the Genie, this turntable still boasts improvements in the tonearm, bearing, and motor.

The 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 for improved cartridge tracking. The RPM 1 Carbon tonearm is supplied with a pre-fitted Ortofon 2M Red 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 completely decoupled motor is based upon the same technical design as the Debut Carbon DC, running off an AC generator that's powered by an external DC power supply. As with the RPM 1.3 Genie, the RPM 1 Carbon motor drives a thick, high-gloss MDF platter. The platter's 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 1 Carbon is a turntable package that offers truly phenomenal value for money.

This product is no longer available to order and will not be coming back into stock.

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RPM 1 Carbon

RRP: £399.00

Combining form with function, the RPM 1 boasts a minimalist aesthetic perfectly suited to modern homes. All while still offering the high-quality audio performance that you can expect from a Pro-Ject turntable.

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Hi-Fi World , March 2015

RPM 1 Carbon Review

"The RPM1 Carbon is a good budget package. Coming with a full set of accessories, a competent budget cartridge with a forward, modern sound."

Hi-Fi Choice Grouptest Winner , June 2015

Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon Review

"Excellent build quality and superb tonearm/cartridge combination."

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What Hi-Fi , August 2015

Pro-Ject RPM1 Carbon Review

"Good resolution; pleasing agility; minimalist appearance; use of carbon fibre."

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format_quoteHenley Says...

RPM turntables are true lifestyle statement pieces, with the Hi-Fi credentials to back them up! The type of turntable you'll commonly see featured on TV shows and movies, these minimalist, striking decks are hard to overlook and are sure to become a worthy talking point of any home gathering.

But as great as these turntables look, you'd be wise to not ignore the quality build and sound; utilising bonfide hi-fi technologies from conical vibration minimising feet to isolated motor assemblies, and materials such as carbon fibre tonarms and TPE (Thermo-plastic elastomer) lined platters, the RPM models walk the walk AND talk the talk.

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Dan Cottingham Marketing Coordinator

  • Yes, it is possible for this turntable to be upgraded with a true balanced connection to a supporting Pro-Ject phono stage.*

    For turntables with an RCA output, you can purchase one of our RCA > MiniXLR or RCA > XLR cables, depending on the phono stage you are connecting to.

    For turntables with a MiniXLR output, you can run a MiniXLR > MiniXLR or MiniXLR > XLR cable, depending on the phono stage you are connecting to.

    For turntables with a 5pin TAC output, you can purchase a 5P > MiniXLR or 5P > XLR cable.

    For more information on the True Balanced Connection concept click here.

    *True Balanced Connections always require a Moving Coil cartridge to be installed.

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