Pro-Ject - RPM-10 Carbon

RPM 10 Carbon: Beautiful, clever design with ultimate high-end sound quality

Thanks to extensive research and development, Pro-Ject has raised its classic RPM design to an even higher level. The RPM 10 Carbon uses a new extra-heavy chassis. It features a special CNC-machined MDF base with resin-coated steel pellets to form an extra-heavy and precise sandwich construction. A special complex heat treatment and carbon surface coating ensures superior low resonance levels. The mass-loaded chassis is effectively decoupled from its surface using magnetic feet. Combined with a new special polished aluminium platter with internal TPE damping and a vinyl layer on top, the inverted ceramic main bearing delivers an absolutely stable turntable speed with extra-low rumble. The heavy outboard motor unit is equipped with precise motor control and features a built-in switch between 33 and 45 RPM. Last but not least, the non-compromise 10“ Evo tonearm with conical carbon-fibre arm tube and inverted bearing design ensures perfect tracking, even with demanding cartridges. Highly flexible top-grade copper internal wiring is used. Delivered with Ground it Carbon equipment base & top-grade 5P phono cable ´Connect it CC´ with RCA plugs (XLR as an option). Acrylic dustcover Cover it 1 is also available.

Good sound from sound technology 
• Tonearm bearing comprises inverted hardened stainless tips in ABEC7 spec ballraces 
• Headshell and conical armtube formed from a single carbon fibre workpiece 
• Armtube allows adjustment of needle azimuth despite fixed headshell 
• Vertical tracing angle adjustable 
• Acrylic platter with perimeter belt drive and brass record puck 
• Magnet supported, inverted main bearing with ceramic thrust-pad 
• Central metal block optimises centre of gravity 
• Granulate filled plinth and equipment base Ground it deluxe 1 for universal damping 
• Sorbothane-damped aluminium cones 
• Drive motor housed in separate base 
 
Features 
• Pro-Ject 10cc tonearm 
• Nominal speeds 33 / 45 r.p.m 
• Record puck 
• Gold-plated RCA phono sockets 
• Plinth and equipment base in dark grey piano-lacquer finish 
• Equipment base Pro-Ject Ground it deluxe 1 supplied 
• Pro-Ject spirit level supplied

Technical Specifications

• Nominal speeds: 33 / 45 r.p.m.
• Dust cover: Pro-Ject Cover it optional
• Record weight: yes
• Motor in separate housing: yes
• RCA phono sockets: yes
• Sorbothane-damped aluminium cones: yes
• Central metal block: yes
• Granulate filled plinth: yes
• Ground it deluxe: 1 supplied yes
• Granulate filled equipment base: yes
• Tonearm: Pro-Ject 10cc
• Carbon-fibre headshell and armtube: yes
• Effective tonearm length: 10 " (245mm)
• Effective tonearm mass: 9g
• Overhang: 16mm
• Supplied counterweight: cartridge weight 6 - 9g
• Optional counterweights: cartridge weight 7 - 11g, cartridge weight 10 - 15g
• Downforce range: 1 ~ 3.5 grams (10 - 35mN)
• Speed variance: ±0,5 %
• Wow and flutter: ±0,01 %
• Signal to noise: -73dB
• Platter weight/diameter: 11.9 lbs / 11.81" (5,4kg/300mm)
• Power supply type: Mains-fed outboard power supply 100 - 110V, 60 cycles
• Output voltage 16V/500mA AC
• Power consumption: 2W
• Dimensions (W,H,D): 18.9" x 8.27" x 13"
• Dimension Ground it deluxe (W,H,D): 19.7" x 2.6" x 15.75" (including cones) H without cones 1.8"
• Weight: Shipping weight (Crate), 32 lbs + motor unit 4.4 lbs, 123 lbs (wooden crate)
• Weight Ground it deluxe: 25.6 lbs