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Pro-Ject Turntable: RM9.1
Pro-Ject RM 9.1 Turntable
Good sound from sound technology
Tonearm bearing comprises inverted hardened stainless tips in ABEC7 spec ballraces
Headshell and conical armtube formed from a single carbon fibre workpiece
Armtube allows adjustment of needle azimuth despite fixed headshell
Vertical tracing angle adjustable
Acrylic platter with perimeter belt drive and brass record puck
Inverted main bearing with ceramic thrust-pad
Central metal block optimises centre of gravity
Sorbothane-damped aluminium cones
Drive motor housed in separate base
Pro-Ject RM 9.1 Features:
Pro-Ject 9cc tonearm
Nominal speeds : 33 / 45 r.p.m
Record puck
Gold-plated RCA phono sockets
Dust cover available as optional extra
Plinth in dark grey piano-lacquer finish
Pro-Ject spirit level supplied
Pro-Ject 9cc Carbon Fiber Tonearm Features:
Conical carbon-fibre armtube avoids standing wave reflections
Inverted bearing design with four hardened ABEC7 spec ballraces
Solid armbase permits accurate height adjustment of armtube and VTA (vertical tracing angle)
Single-screw fixing of armtube allows rotation for easy adjustment of needle azimuth despite fixed headshell
Highly flexible top-grade copper internal wiring
Gold-plated RCA phono sockets
Best Product 2006 - 2007, Pro-Ject RM 9.1 Review on EISA Awards
Pro-Ject RM9.1 Absolute Sound Review PDF
Pro-Ject RPM 9 Turntable Reviewers' Choice
SoundStage, Jason Thorpe, November 2004
The Pro-Ject RPM 9 is a no-nonsense, well-made, attractive turntable that provides sound and build quality that are significantly higher than you’d expect for its $1499 price. It’s rare for me to so thoroughly enjoy using what is nearly a budget-priced component.
In fact, the RPM 9 turntable raises some serious questions about value. The $1000 mark seems to be the dividing line between what are generally considered budget turntables and their more expensive brethren. There’s a sharp quality demarcation at that point, and my experience with the RPM 9 has shown me that you get a lot of extra quality and performance when you pony up the extra money. You might think that you should get more of everything if you’re increasing the price by 50%, but it’s important to consider that we’re talking about $500. I hate to be sound flippant or careless with your money, but when it comes to high-end audio $500 doesn’t buy much. However, in this case, that money buys you the difference between a good turntable and a near-great one.
The Pro-Ject RPM 9 is highly recommended and a choice of this reviewer.
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