Score: | 5/5 Globes |
OUTSTANDING -amongst the best |
Comments of Note:
"High resolution, specialised turntable capable of forensic insight."
Sound: | 4 Stars |
Features: | 4 Stars |
Build | 5 Stars |
Score | 4 Stars |
"the Pro-Ject has plenty of sonic skill and aesthetic class to rationalise the money you'll spend to get it. For this price, it's a fine turntable indeed."
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Reviewed By: | Neville Roberts |
Sound Quality: | 5 Stars |
Value For Money: | 4.5 Stars |
Build Quality: | 5 Stars |
Features: | 4.5 Stars |
Overall Score: | 5 Stars, Recommended |
Comments of Note:
(“I waste no time in slipping onto the platter an amazing recording of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons performed by Interpreti Veneziani and recorded direct to vinyl. This recording is about as high as it gets from a technical point of view from vinyl and this, combined with a first-rate performance makes it the perfect test recording.”)
“The RPM 9 Carbon is adept at extracting all of the subtle nuances from the music. I can even hear the players moving their fingers on the fingerboards of the violins as they play.”
“Instruments are well positioned in a soundstage that is both wide and extends a long way back”
“The playing is harmonious and deeply enjoyable and a massive credit to the Pro-Ject’s refined abilities of reproduction.”
Listening to: Raymound Fol’s Big Band – The Four Seasons
“The aggressive drum solos in the third movement from Concerto No.2 Summer are both tuneful and musical and the plucking of the double bass leads beautifully to the crisp trumpet blasts. It’s crystal clear and not overly harsh…”
“The performance really impresses with the complexity of the music, and it digs deep into the groove and mines every ounce of detail from this LP.”
Listening to: Branford Marsalis – Stravinsky’s Serenata from Pulcinella
“Once again, I am impressed with the vast amounts of detail, as well as emotion, that the RPM 9 Carbon manages to extract from this recording.”
Listening to: Arctic Monkeys – Do I wanna know?
“The heavy thumping bass, which kicks in at the start and then keeps pace throughout the record is tight and well controlled. It’s a complex sound, yet the vocals are clear and intelligible.”
Listening to: Lincoln and Mayorga & Distinguished Colleagues Vol.3 You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
“The bass is meaty, tight and beautifully controlled. The saxophone is throaty and tuneful. Then the triangle kicks in and is crystal clear and perfectly positioned at the back of the group of musicians, adding a sparkle to the performance during the electric piano solo. This is a highly commendable rendition from an impressive turntable.”
“…if you’re shelling out this sort of cash for a turntable and tonearm you want it to perform exceptionally well and here the decks doesn’t disappoint either. The Pro-Ject RPM 9 Carbon turns in a highly polished performance with every bit of vinyl placed onto its sumptuous platter, and is one deck I’ll be very sad to say goodbye to.”
“LIKE: Contemporary styling; sophisticated sound with all material”