RPM 10 Carbon

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RPM 10 Carbon
Striking design that delivers true high-end sound quality, the RPM 10 Carbon oozes high-end style and delivers a sound performance that puts its rivals to shame.

Though the minimalist plinth design looks visually impressive, through extensive testing it's also proved to show optimal resonance characteristics compared to many traditional chassis designs. To further improve its performance, the plinth also employs "high mass" principles with resin-coated steel pellets packed inside the CNC-machined MDF structure. The whole plinth is then subjected to a complex heat treatment and carbon fibre surface coating to ensure minimal resonance travels through the turntable. The plinth is finished with magnetic coned feet.

The RPM 10 Carbon's platter has a polished aluminium exterior and is internally lined with Thermo-Plastic Elastomer (TPE) damping material and topped with vinyl. The whole platter sits on top of a stainless steel spindle with inverted ceramic main bearing to deliver an absolutely stable turntable rotation with extra-low rumble.

The RPM 10 Carbon's perimeter drive belt mechanism is driven by a completely decoupled heavyweight motor. The motor sits on top of a custom-designed steel base for improved stability. Electronic speed-change between 33 and 45rpm is built into the motor, which also employs its own AC power generator PCB, for a clean mains supply and reduced speed variance.

The highly-acclaimed 10CC Evolution Tonearm is pre-installed on the RPM 10 Carbon. This coveted design is found on many other high-end record players, and boasts a conical carbon fibre tube and inverted bearing design that offers superior rigidity with reduced mass. The high-quality internal wiring and selection of TPE-damped counterweights also makes the tonearm suitable for use with almost any high-end pick-up cartridge. For improved signal transmission, the tonearm is supplied with a 5-Pin to RCA Connect-IT CC cable.

The RPM 10 Carbon comes complete with the Ground-IT Carbon base and a heavy record pluck, making it a complete high-end package.

Upgrade Your Tonearm

The tonearm is one of the most important parts of a turntable and therefore not only influences, but also shapes the sound in a specific way.

The all-new EVO and EVO premium tonearm ranges are the result of Pro-Ject's work from the last years, and they are proud to also offer new finishes and many additional improvements.

To learn more about the EVO and EVO premium tonearm ranges, head here.

  • RPM body shape removes all "unnecessary" material for a more accurate sonic presentation
  • Fully decoupled motor stands in its own heavy base for reduced resonance transfer
  • Premium MDF plinth packed with metal granulate for added mass and reduced resonance
  • Sizeable alloy platter featuring magnetic decoupling and vinyl top-plate
  • Extended 10" tonearm length reduces inner-groove distortion
  • Carbon-fibre finishing throughout for an ultra-sleek, modern aesthetic
  • Magnetic feet that assist with decoupling the turntable from the surface beneath
  • Pro-Ject Ground-IT Carbon included.

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RPM 10 Carbon

RRP: £3899.00

Striking design that delivers true high-end sound quality, the RPM 10 Carbon oozes high-end style and delivers a sound performance that puts its rivals to shame.

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Nick Tate , Hi-Fi News , January 2016

RPM 10 Carbon Review

"Pro-Ject’s RPM 10 Carbon is a most impressive performer at its price, offering a sound that will amaze those people returning to the vinyl format, yet still impress veteran vinyl junkies."

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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

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  • Pro-Ject Audio Systems are masters of the analogue format. Their extensive range of turntables covers every use-case and budget, and most are sold as complete solutions with a pick-up cartridge readily installed. However, when you get to higher end designs, there is often not a pre-installed cartridge - as the choice of pick-up becomes ever-more personal.

    To help in this situation, Henley Audio, as distributors for Pro-Ject Audio Systems, Ortofon, Sumiko and E.A.T, can offer cartridge bundle and installation services that sees your high-end turntable sent ready to set-up and spin with your own choice of cartridge pre-installed.

    Details of the cartridges we offer as part of this service can be found at the top of this page within 'promotions', but it covers premium Moving Coil options from various prestigious cartridge manufacturers. For latest info or to discuss your requirements, Contact Us or speak with your local Pro-Ject Reference Partner dealer. If you choose to purchase a bundle cartridge and have your dealer fit it, or fit it yourself, the cartridge will be supplied securely and safely with the turntable, but not with normal retail packaging.

    All cartridges installed at Henley Audio will be treated with the utmost care and attention and fitted by a skilled and experienced member of our team. The turntable it's being installed on will also be set-up for a brief test, to confirm compatibility. All Henley Audio installed systems will have a certificate of authenticity enclosed, for added confidence when you get the turntable home. There is a £25.00 +VAT charge to have a Henley Audio engineer install your cartridge, and there may be a minor delay to despatching your turntable as a result.

    Cartridges installed onto high-end turntables as part of a "bundle" deal are classified as BULK stock, which means they do not have full retail packaging and accessories. This is one of the ways we're able to offer such great discounts for you. 

  • 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.

  • Sourcing the right counterweight for your tonearm is important, as it allows you to get the optimal match for your cartridge. So exactly which counterweight you need depends on your tonearm model and the cartridge you need to balance.

     

    10CC Evolution:

    Counterweight Model Block Weight Cartridge Weights Supported
    030 71g 4.0 - 6.0g
    031 107g 8.0 - 14.0g
    044 92g 6.0 - 10.0g
    046 83g 5.0 - 8.0g
    032 125g 15.0 - 20.0g
    033 142g 16.0 - 22.0g
     

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