"A Sturdy, Beautiful Beast"
Pro-Ject's Signature 10 is a no-compromise high-end turntable system with an amazing Signature 10 tonearm. Its sophisticated design combines mass-loaded with floating turntable principles for unparalleled performance at anywhere near the money – or even far above the price!
"Heavy as a dumbbell and smooth as silk, Pro-Ject's Signature 10 is vinyl bliss," raves Caleb Denison in his December 6, 2014 review for DigitalTrends.com.
"Weighing in at almost 50 pounds, it’s a sturdy, beautiful beast," notes Rachel Cericola in her November 2014 review for ElectronicHouse.com. "And it’s built to deliver great sound, with reduced resonance and noise. "
Mass Loading Meets Magnetic Suspension
Magnetic feet and TPE-pillows decouple the Signature 10's resonance-free chassis. The tank of a chassis is constructed from heavy MDF and is metal granule-filled for extreme mass loading that's resistant to the compromising effects of room-borne vibration.
The turntable also benefits from a wonderfully resonance-free, heavy platter weighing in at an impressive 23 pounds. Just this platter weighs more than many turntables! The platter runs ultra-silently on an inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic suspension, providing exceptionally smooth operation and extremely low friction. The platter is also TPE damped for yet another level of isolation from room and/or rack vibration.
Together, the massive chassis and platter contribute to the impressive stability that the Signature 10 provides for precision, ultra-quiet vinyl playback. But you get convenience for pleasurable playback, too, via a pushbutton electronic control that lets you select 33 or 45 rpm speed. No fussing around with belts and pulleys. You get fingertip control.
Signature 10 Tonearm
The new Signature 10 tonearm boasts a unique 10" S-shaped tonearm with an SME headshell mount. It uses a single-pivot tonearm design, which Pro-Ject is justifiably proud of. With its wide range of adjustment possibilities and the choice of adequate counterweights, nearly all cartridges can be mounted.
All in all, the Signature 10 turntable is an audiophile marvel, which represents Pro-Jects primacy in precision engineering and the company's deep love for music. Three luxurious high gloss finish options are available: mahogany, piano black, and olive.
Product made in Czech Republic.
Note: Cartridge not included. Dustcover not included.