The RM-9.1 is a new step into affordable high performance from Pro-Ject. This table is a mass loaded design with a thick acrylic platter and clamp assembly set on top of an inverted thrust bearing. This gives the table great speed stability as it raises the center of gravity of the rotating platter. To reduce motor noise, the motor is physically separated from the base and new damped machined aluminum alloy and Sorbotane™ feet are employed. The tonearm uses a new conical carbon fiber arm tube with a single piece headshell and superior bearing assembly resulting in the ability to use more massive and rigid (lower compliant) moving coil cartridges. A brass record clamp is included. High gloss grey finish.
 

Designed for exceedingly low noise levels, wide dynamic range and the highest possilbe fidelity in its price class, Blackbird is destined to become an analog classic. Each cartridge is assembled using time honored, labor intensive techniques, hand calibrated and critically auditioned to meet the most rigorous standards of consistancy. The main advantage of high output moving coil cartridges is the elimination of any additional gain stages, resulting in an overall reduction of the noise floor. With 2.5mV directly driving a standard 47k Ohm RIAA phono stage, the best possible signal to noise ratio is realized. Nothing but music emerges from your most treasured recordings.