Pro Ject The Classic
Pro ject s the classic turntable is no clone.
Pro ject the classic. The classic was born in celebration of our 25th anniversary. The classic is a turntable launched to mark the 25th anniversary of austrian firm pro ject audio systems. Hifi video test reviews the classic. Classic in looks with a few modern technologies under the hood.
The latest deck to be updated is the classic four years after launch as the undisputed juggernaut of the vinyl world pro ject s progress has been dizzying particularly in recent years and the brand now even has its own record label. A turntable that will deliver a performance that achieves a degree of emotional connection regardless of the style of music. We had the opportunity to listen to the classic in the home system and the home conditions but also in the reference pro ject system via the phono preamp pre box ds2 connected to the maia ds2 integrated d class amplifier and triangle antal ez speakers. Pro ject has not traditionally been about over specialising though.
As the name suggests the classic evo is designed in part to evoke some of the thinking and styling that went into turntables of old. So there s clearly a lot to celebrate as the company. At least it is largely an unsuspended belt driven turntable. Pro ject the classic hearing test.
The pro ject classic evo is an unsuspended belt driven turntable. Nl be 07 08 2017 strongly recommended. Founded in the 90s during the mainstream decline of the vinyl format pro ject s aim first and foremost was then and continues to be the manufacture of high quality turntable systems to fit virtually any budget and system. The classic comes fitted with an ortofon 2m silver moving magnet cartridge a version of the 2m with silver coils designed exclusively for pro ject.
It sports a timeless and elegant real wood chassis a newly developed carbon aluminium tonearm and an aluminium sub chassis that is dampened by high tech tpe balls. Since 1991 pro ject audio has been dedicated to creating audiophile grade turntables out of exceptional materials at an affordable price. To make the forked tongues quiet. The classic evo is the very essence of an all rounder.
Keeping up with progress in pro ject s mistelbach headquarters is enough to make anyone s head spin. It is also available cartridge free and as a consequence the company offers counterweights upon request for cartridges up to 25g so there s some leeway should you decide to upgrade or fancy something different.