Like the Old Burger King Ad, Pro-Ject Says "Special Orders Don't Upset Us"

in fact the only way to get the Classic Reference turntable is to special order it

Mistelbach, Austria – October 28th, 2024 – Pro-Ject Audio Systems introduces The Classic Reference turntable. Consider it a supremely upgraded Classic EVO or an enhanced version of the VPO (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra) 175 limited edition turntable, The Classic Reference merges aesthetic appeal with the latest and greatest hi-fi implements by Pro-Ject.

For this latest innovation, the brand used the EVO 9 AS HG tonearm. High-precision ABEC 7 bearings are housed in a massive aluminum gimbal for frictionless, resonance-free operation. An internally-damped S-shaped aluminum armtube makes way for a removable headshell so that cartridge enthusiasts are empowered to swap transducers to their liking. The high-mass aluminum alloy record platter is damped with TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer), eliminating unwanted resonance. The Clamp it record clamp and Leather it record mat are included in-purchase for additional resonance control.

The tonearm is mounted to a massive aluminum alloy top-plate supported by TPE pods sandwiched between it and the MDF plinth. The record platter rotates on an aluminum sub-platter which is belt-driven by the AC motor. The AC motor is fed steady, clean power by Pro-Ject’s own DC/AC generator which decouples the turntable from the AC mains. Balanced, full-sized XLR outputs are now onboard! This means you have the option of connecting The Classic Reference to any phono stage with corresponding inputs. RCA/ground, of course, remains onboard as well and is ready for use with the supplied Connect it Phono E cable set.

The Classic Reference is available for special order only. Select between silver with a gloss black plinth ($5,999) or brass with an Acacia plinth ($6,999).

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The Classic Reference Features:

- High-end 9″ S-shaped tonearm (EVO 9 AS HG)

- Removable headshell for simple cartridge swapping

- Balanced XLR & single-ended RCA outputs

- Low-friction zircon pin-point cardan bearings

- Electronic speed control (33, 45/78rpm)

- Fully adjustable azimuth & VTA

- TPE-decouple aluminum top over MDF plinth

- Precision-balanced TPE-damped aluminum platter

- TPE-damped counterweight

- Clamp it record clamp included