Pro-Ject The Beatles 1964 Recordplayer with Ortofon 2M Red

Limited edition turntable!

Beatles 1964 Recordplayer – a true collector‘s item!

This special collaboration between Pro-Ject Audio Systems and the Universal Music Group features one of the most influencing artists of all time The Beatles! The turntable used is one of the most sold audiophile turntables in the world: Debut Carbon Esprit SB! It features high quality and audiophile components, such as an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, a precision aluminium pulley, an electronic speed control, top notch MDF chassis, an acrylic platter or a completely redesigned motor control. Its sound is both thrilling and relaxing, musical and detailed just like the music from The Beatles, therefore they are perfect partners in crime. The artwork shows copies of tickets from their legendary worldtour in 1964.

This one of a kind masterpiece is limited to 2500 pieces worldwide.

Features

• Special edition of Debut Carbon Esprit SB
• Limited to 2500 pieces worldwide!
• 33/45 & 78rpm out of the box
• Built-in precision Speed Box with switch on upper side
• 8.6” carbon tonearm
• Heavy non resonant acrylic platter
• DC power supply with synchronous AC motor
• TPE motor suspension
• Magnetic cartridge 2M red from Ortofon
• High-quality semi-balanced Connect it E phono interconnect with gold-plated RCA connectors included
• Special decoupling feet
• Dust cover included

Technical Specifications

• Speed 33, 45 / 78 (electronic/manual speed change)
• Drive principle Belt drive
• Platter 300mm acrylic platter
• Mains bearing Stainless steel
• Wow & flutter 33: ±0.19 % 45: ±0.17
• Speed drift 33: ±0.60 % 45: ±0.70 %
• Signal to noise 68dB
• Tonearm 8.6”, Carbon
• Effective arm length 218.5 mm
• Effective arm mass 6.0 g
• Overhang 18.5 mm
• Tracking force 10 - 30 mN
• Included accessories 15 volts DC / 1,6A power supply, dust cover
• Power connection 110/120 or 230/240 Volt - 50 or 60 Hz
• Power consumption 7.4 Watts max / < 0.5 Watts standby
• Dimensions 415 x 118 x 320mm (WxHxD) lid closed
• Weight 4.9 kg net

Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge

Features

• an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5 mV and optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy
• a tipped Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire
• the cartridge body is manufactured from Hopelex, an environment-friendly material which ensures high rigidity while eliminating unwanted resonances.

Technical specifications

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.  -  5.5 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz   -  1.5 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz  -  22 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz  -  15 dB
• Frequency response  -  20-20.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force  -  70 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral  -  20 µm/mN
• Stylus type  -  Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius  -  r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range  -  1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended  - 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking angle  -  20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance  -  1.3 kOhm
• Internal inductance  -  700 mH
• Recommended load resistance  -  47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance  -  150-300 pF
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus  -  Black/Red
• 2M standard and 2M Verso cartridges weight  -  7.2 g