Pro-Ject Audio ESSENTIAL III SB
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
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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
Specifications
| 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 |