RPM 1 Carbon implements radical concepts rarely found in its class of turntable. A low-resonance chassis carries an inverted platter bearing with a ceramic ball to minimize rumble. An outboard 15V AC motor is smoothly driven using a precise AC generator with DC power supply for enhanced speed stability.

A Truly Unique Tonearm

The S-shaped tonearm tube is made from carbon fiber, aluminum and a damping resin compound. Using a complex 3-step process with heat treatment and 100bar pressure, armtube rigidity is superb, internal damping is maximized and resonance is reduced to a minimum, making the arm suitable for a variety of MM & MC cartridges. Additional features include a magnetic anti-skating mechanism and a TPE-damped counterweight. Optional upgrades include Acry it RPM 1 Carbon (acrylic record platter), Cover it RPM 1/3 Carbon (dustcover) & Ground it E (isolation platform) to name a few!

Sumiko Rainier MM Phono Cartridge

RPM 1 Carbon includes a pre-mounted Sumiko Rainier Phono Cartridge. Check out our guide to learn more about how we balanced tonearm resonance with cartridge compliance on this model.

Sumiko Stylus Replacement & A Unique Tour of the MM Design

Sumiko Phono Cartridges pair well with Pro-Ject tonearms. Their sonic synergy delivers non-fatiguing music that can be enjoyed for hours with no sacrifice to low-level detail & resolution- the things that make our music reproduction spring to life! Upgrading your stylus is an easy, low-risk path to immediate, audible improvement in your analog experience that only improve with break-in. Cartridge/stylus break-in occurs progressively as you listen. Our listeners notice the greatest degree of improvement in the 20-50 hour range. CLICK HERE to view the video tutorial for replacing and/or upgrading your Sumiko stylus! Also enjoy our gorgeous rendering of a Sumiko moving magnet cartridge in action HERE.

• Precision belt drive using synchronous motor
• Ultra-precision DC-driven AC generator motor power
• Inverted platter bearing with ceramic ball
• Platter made from MDF using felt mat
• 8,6” S-shaped tonearm made from carbon, aluminium, resin utilising special heat and pressure treatments
• Magnetic antiskating
• Counterweight with TPE damping
• 3 high-gloss colours (black, red, white)
• Handmade in Europe

Specs

• Nominal speeds: 33/45 r.p.m.
• Speed variance 33: 0,14%, 45: 0,13%
• Wow and flutter 33: 0,27%, 45: 0,1%
• Signal to noise: 71dB
• Effective tonearm mass: 13,5g
• Effective tonearm length: 8,6 ” (218,5mm)
• Overhang: 22mm
• Power consumption: 5 W max / < 0,5W standby
• Outboard power supply 15V DC / 500mA , universal power supply