CES 2017

them fall right into the Linn/Thorens look as opposed to coming up with their own innovations. That said, those are some handsome tables so... what do I know. Does feel a bit like a missed opportunity to "move the needle" though (sorry), especially with, what I would assume is a ton of capital behind them. Thank as always to Michael for saving us a trip to Vegas and giving us a front row.

Heinz Lichtenegger is no dummy! He is doing amazing things with the company. That is some premium stuff for very affordable prices! I know audiophiles may not think it is good enough because of price, but don't listen to that BS. I'm amazed at what Project is offering at the price points they are. In fact, I'm eyeing one of those phono stages now even though I already have a Phonomena 2, it can't compete though with what Project just did, not even in price! Mickey, you kept saying the price was "good", it's "great" for what one gets.
I'm so glad you did this video Michael! It has served to restore or keep my faith in affordable fine audio and thank you Heinz and Project!
Exciting stuff!

... with built-in speed control delivered to the US market, Pro-Ject should ditch the Sumiko Blue Point cartridge and have Ortofon supply an OEM version of an equivalent to the Music Hall Mojo or the VinylMaster Silver.

Suppose Pro-Ject were to make an "Analog Planet" special edition turntable, what specs would MF choose for it? Is there an existing Pro-Ject model on which it could be based?

I purchased my last turntable (Music Hall) some 12-15 years ago after moronically selling my 70's table for a mere $20 back in the late 80's. Unfortunately, the motor or the Music Hall began having an awful hum after under 2 years of usage, swearing off anything made from that factory again, however, after seeing these new tables I'm considering giving them (the factory) another shot.

Nice video Mikey. Very impressive..

Here I sit, my Debut Carbon setup another year older, still trying to decide what $1,500-ish turntable to upgrade to. Is it the P3? The new Classic from Pro-Ject? Or do I wait (and hope) that we'll actually see the MoFi StudioDeck for sale this year?

When it comes to turntables I could read reviews and watch videos of them all day long! Does that mean I have a 'fetish'? Who cares. I hope there are more videos to come! Keep up the great work!

James, Dublin, Ireland

I saw the Tube Box DS2 on the Pro-Ject site a few weeks back but as of yet, I do not see it available for sale. I am anxious to hear this. I have a Phonomena II+ at the moment, but find the circuitry too noisy (too much amplifier "rush") when the volume is turned up. On quieter vinyl, it actually overpowers the background noise of the LP. I like the front panel controls on the DS2 (as opposed to the DS, which used rear jumpers), along with the ability to roll in different sets of tubes to tailor the sound to my liking.

I just hope they can get their QC in line. I have one of Pro-Ject's up-market turntables and I have a list of about half a dozen issues that just shouldn't happen in a turntable of this price. I'm jumping to a Clearaudio Ovation as soon as it is economically possible. This thing sounds really nice, but I have to say the manufacturing and design shortcuts are unacceptable, and their US support is deplorable.

I went through 2 Pro-Ject tables and replaced the motor on one. All three motors had the same problem and I tried every hack/tweak, etc., around the web but never completely eliminated the noise. Pro-Ject recently posted a FAQ on their web site that basically says each motor is different and some will make more noise than others. I gave up and bought a Pioneer PLX-1000 that's silent, and sounds much nicer than either Pro-Ject I owned even were the noise problem not there.

and removable headshell? Everyone panic! I bought my nephew an Elemental as well, I feel so smart now.

Pro-ject makes great products with strong bones and decent specs. I've also watched the company go through growing pains, such as the motor induced RUMBLE found in the RPM models and below. I owned an RM6SB (RPM) that was plagued by that ubiquitous rumble due to the motor vibration making its way through the plinth and to the stylus.
My system consisted of hi-end components and speakers so the rumble was immediately noticeable. Low level but noticeable. I discovered there was a $2 fix consisting of isolating the screws that connect the motor to the plinth the improvement was night and day. That turntable went from being okay to being great. When it was time for an upgrade it took a VPI Classic to demonstrate a noticeable improvement in sound quality.

This is the main reason I joined today. This video showed me Michale Fremer can smile.

I am now something of a fan of Pro-Ject. Ken Kessler, Heinz Lichetenegger and Buzz Goddard have had much to do with this and now I can add Michael Fremer to that short list. It helps that they make a good product too but it does not hurt to have the help of good people.

I made a return to vinyl a little more than a year ago. Not because I find it sound so much "better" but rather I find it "familiar" and there is comfort, not contempt in familiarity. I still have CDs and downloaded music and enjoy them equally but if I want to feel the moment then vinyl does that for me.

Those who know of me but not necessarily know me, are aware that I am not nor will I ever be an Audiophile. I like music and I like the equipment that brings it to me. If that makes me an Audio Philistine in some eyes, not a problem. I consider such folk to be frAudiophiles, more intent upon impressing like minded people and feeding their ego than to simply enjoy the music. Critical listening is not worth my time. Instead I pursue the memories I have associated with songs over my lifetime. Both pleasure and pain are a part of life and both have a soundtrack worth revisiting again and again.

Thank you to Ken, Buzz, Heinz and now Michael.

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