Pro-Ject Essential III Digital Turntable
The Essential III Digital is part of Pro-Ject Audio Systems' affordable turntable concept series. The Essential III FlexiRange allows you to pick exactly which turntable is right for your personal system, without wasting money on unnecessary features for your need.
All models in the FlexiRange are based on the standard Essential III turntable. From the high-quality, acoustically neutral, high-gloss MDF plinth and platter, through the premium bearing and decoupling feet, all the way onto the aluminium tonearm, Ortofon OM 10 cartridge and 9V asynchronous motor; the Essential III is a proven performer that’s more than justified its 5 Star rating from What Hi-Fi? magazine.
| Manufacturer Link | Pro-Ject Essential III Digital Turntable |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pro-Ject |
| Free warranty | 2 years |
| Delivery Charge | Free |
| Delivery Time | 1 - 5 Working Days |
| Card Surcharge | No |
Pro-Ject Essential III Digital Turntable
The Essential III Digital takes the Essential III design and adds the specially developed phono stage taken from the award-winning Essential II Digital turntable.
The Essential III Digital aims to be a turntable that can be connected straight out of the box to any modern hi-fi system. The integrated phono stage gives users the option between an analogue line level output or a 24-bit/96kHz digital Optical output. The Optical output uses a high-quality Analogue-Digital Converter (ADC) to send a clean, uninterrupted signal to any digital hub. So whether listening to music through a soundbar, an AV receiver, a DAC, a digital pre-amplifier or a multi-room system with different input options - the Essential III Digital should fit in flawlessly. The analogue output uses a phono stage based upon Pro-Ject's iconic Phono Box design to deliver a brilliant performance from the fitted Ortofon cartridge.
The added benefit of optical transmission is that you can run longer cables without the same signal loss you would experience with long RCA leads. So if you want your turntable to sit away from your amplifier while still sounding great and not using wireless technology, that's now possible!
Like all models in the Essential III FlexiRange, the Essential III Digital is available in a high-gloss red, white or black finish.
Key Features:
- High quality MDF gloss-wrapped platter
- Belt drive mechanism with silicone belt
- Low vibration synchronous motor
- Integrated motor control with DC power supply secures silent running
- Main platter bearing made from stainless steel runs in bronze bushing with Teflon bottom
- 8.6" aluminium tonearm with sapphire bearings
- Factory fitted Ortofon OM10 cartridge
- Built-in MM phono stage
- Switch to bypass internal phono stage
- 24-bit/96kHz optical digital output
- Special turntable feet for effective decoupling
- Lid included
Technical Data
| Pre-Fitted Cartridge: | Ortofon OM 10 |
| Replacement Stylus: | Ortofon Stylus 10 |
| Nominal Speeds: | 33 / 45 RPM (Manual) |
| Speed Variance: | 33: ±0.70% 45: ±0.60% |
| Wow & Flutter: | 33: ±0.21% 45: ±0.19% |
| Signal-to-Noise: | -66dB |
| Effective Tonearm Length: | 8.6" (218.5mm) |
| Effective Tonearm Mass: | 8.0gr |
| Overhang: | 22.0mm |
| Power Consumption: | 4.5W |
| Dimensions: | 420 x 112 x 330mm |
| Weight: | 5.0 kg |
Pro-Ject Essential III Digital Turntable