Modding Your Turntable with Accessories (using a Pro-Ject RPM 1)
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- Опубліковано 18 тра 2020
- Paul Rigby looks at the Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon but also throws a bunch of wide-ranging modifications/accessories at it to see how far the sound changes…if at all
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As I alluded in the video, there’s a host of accessories out there of different types, price points and variants and I didn’t have the space/time to feature them all so if I’ve missed your favourite or haven’t covered the genre you’re interested in then, by all means, give me a shout if you need help. This video was Pro-Ject centric, I know, but please use the video as a source of inspiration, if nothing else. I hope it can get the ol’brain ticking over, at least when thinking about your particular turntable :)
The Ground-IT is priced at £110
The Acryl-IT *for the RPM 1* is £148 (from Amazon)
I’ve got an RPM 1 and have upgraded the platter, mat, interconnects and feet this way. The platter was the most important upgrade as it improved the sound greatly and got rid of static which plagued the stock platter. It looks awesome too.
I know I'm seeing this almost a year later, but did you upgrade with the Acryl It platter? I'm looking for one right now for mine.
Paul, thank you for your sage advice. I bought and used this same model of turntable a few years ago (RPM 1.3 Carbon). Late in 2019 we decided to upgrad the Cartridge from the (US Specific Sumiko Pearl) to the Ortofon 2M Blue, the platter to the Acryl-it, and the mounted "feet" to height adjustable isolation style spikes in a heavy steel with rubber mounting discs . Overall, the performance was much improved. There is still a bit too much background noise and vibration for my taste, thus the upgrades will continue. Thank you for traveling down this path at roughly the same time as I have been. Your grasp of language is commendable and you are surely an "audiophile".
Loving this channel... Returning to the vinyl fold after 25 years in the digital desert. Now the family have flown the nest I'm on a medium term project to convert a small spare room into a study/man cave which will include setting up a (proper) hi fi.
Deck is an old Revolver which I've fitted a new belt, re-oiled the bearing and a new Goldring E3. For the amp, I've treated myself to a Cambridge Alva phono stage and for the amp & speaker, still debating whether the old Arcam amp and Mission 760’s will be too much for the tiny room, so going to experiment with feeding the pre amp into a Mission Aero smart amp/speaker. I know this sounds a bit naff, but it does sound very good and will also allow a streaming option in the room. Much happy playing around ahead !
I've upgraded mine with the Acrylic Platter, and a bronze cartridge. I think the Platter gave me the most instantly obvious upgrade in sound. Everything became so much tighter and focused.
I own a Auto Technica At- lp140. I put a At-vm95ml cartridge on it. I Used 7 orings on the tonearm, evenly placed. Multiple other upgrades as well.. serious upgraded the RCA cables And power cable cable. Plus, i got my turntable on Black Friday special for $249.00 usd
Really appreciating your videos
That's very interesting. Makes me feel better about shopping around the $500 price point for turntables knowing that I can improve it later with relatively small purchases. Turntables seem like largely something where if you buy quality you can keep the same one for a long time, so having an upgrade path is very appreciated.
Excellent video. Thanks for addressing the topic of incremental upgrades/tweaks.
Did exactly as you said. The turntable in question is a project essential 3. New mat, interconnects, power supply and after 18 months use swapped the stylus from an om 10 to a 20. The stylus making the biggest difference in sound quality. Shopped around and got everything on sale, managed to spend less than £200. Happy days. Well kind of, I am ready for an upgrade turntable, please don't tell my Wife.
Thank you Paul, that is really useful. I bought a Thorens entry level turntable on a deep discount to play my old records. But in the 2 years I have owned it I have rediscovered the joy of vinyl and bought a tonne of new records. I upgrades the AT cartridge to a Nagaoka MP 100 and it made a huge improvement. I will try a cork mat and maybe new feet. My plan is to not replace the turntable until I can buy something that is a big jump from where I am now.
Recently found your channel and i love it. I have a 17 year old Pro-ject Debut SE II which hasn't had much use these past few years. Im currently in the process of adding upgrades which is a lot of fun. Ungraded the Ortofon 510 mk ii cartridge to an Ortofon 2M Blue the other week and wow, what an improvement. Just ordered the aluminium sub platter plus a new belt. I also added the leather mat plus new phono cables.
Upgraded the LP60X with an elliptical stylus from LP Gear and the felt mat with an acrylic. All just to see what this little beginners beauty was really capable of after fulfilling it's capacity. Oh yeah, definitely a difference in clarity and bass response. Sounds magnificent, not that there was much wrong with it's default sound but I've definitely experienced substantial evidence that modifications like this do work.
Excellent information!
I use hockey pucks under my Rega Planar 3. Inexpensive and work fantastic.
1) Added the Acryl-it platter to my Acryl-ic plinthed turntable - Reduced image muddiness and improved L-R imaging and depth.
2) Added a 4.4lb copper disc atop the 2 lb Acryl-it platter to increase rotational inertia - Stabilized greatly any speed variation.
3) Added a Hexmat Yellow Bird isolation mat - Lowered the noise floor, improved midrange clarity, and brought sparkle to treble.
4) As a last step I'm awaiting delivery of an Origin Live Discovery 1 Phono Amp. This will most likely exhaust the upgrade budget.
Many Thanks :)
Brilliant thanks.
I really love upgradability, that's why I bought a U-Turn Orbit and it's been great. Eventually I plan on upgrading to a more mid range turntable so I'm thinking either the Pro-Ject RPM 1 or the Debut Carbon Evo since they're the same price and throwing a bunch of mods on it. Upgrading an entry level to a mid ranger and the a mid range to an almost high end, this is gonna be a fun journey.
Hi Paul. The single biggest improvement i made to my Pro-Ject Perspex magnetic suspension turntable was to remove the existing arm and install a Hadcock uni-pivot tonearm with Cardas cables and a Denon D 110 high output moving coil cartridge. I got the arm at a very attractive price. Also, the Denon cartridge costs the same as it did in 1980.
Good stuff, Rob. Thanks for the post.
Good vid
Hi Paul I have a sony ps-hx500 I have changed the RCA leads from the standard rubbish to proper quality leads and also I bought washing machine isolation pads for about £3 to put under each leg ( rubber pads ) just these 2 mods have made a noticeable improvement, next up will be a ifi audio power Supply then an audio technica cartridge. Thanks for the good advice 👍.
Nice one, Rob.
Brilliant. I wonder if I could use the platter off my old Pink Triangle on my Revolver turntable?
A lot of valuable ideas here for a basic turntable. You did omit the fact that when adding a mat to the platter that the arm height should be adjusted to compensate for the added thickness. Assuming the arm can be adjusted.
Been a while since I've looked through this vid but I don't think it was necessary here because I was being specific in upgrade terms. Generally, though, I have talked about this. I did 2-3 platter mat reviews elsewhere, the advice is in there, for example.
Dear Paul,
Thanks for posting this video, very helpful!
I am trying to workout something, hopefully you could help me!
I have a Pro-Ject Essential II with factory fitted OMB-5E cartridge. I certainly enjoy it but after few years of using it I have grown to a point where I want more! Now I can simply upgrade to a OM20 which as of today would cost me £130ish. But I am tempted to jump to a RPM 1, partly because of its looks and potential benefits due it being a better turntable in general (well, based on what I have been hearing from others and your recommendation), and the fact I can jump go higher by upgrading the stylus to other 2M series ones such as blue, bronze etc but that would cost me £375 as of today (which I am ok to spend). I did consider RPM3 but that would mean I also upgrade my photo stage as well as I use a CA preamp meant for MM.
Could you please help in my thinking.. how should I approach this?
Upgrading has been a huge part of turntable ownership for me. The price difference between my RP6 and an RP8 (the next step up in the range) it just too much. So mods are helping the RP6 reach a little further. I've an acrylic platter, aluminium sub-platter, better belt, mat, bearing and an Audio Technica VM95 cart that has 4-5 steps of upgrades alone. I'll be looking at isolation next, I think.
I have a Rega turntable that has every available upgrade that I could find, inc TTPSU, Silver wired and foam-filled RB250 arm, ceramic bearings, acrylic 22mm platter, stainless steel sub-platter, twin belt 24v dc motor, spiked isolation feet and a custom-built solid wood plinth that has a piano black gloss finish.
I do have a hankering to take a Rega-alike, ditch the plinth and replace it with a serious wodge of baltic birch (like Well Tempered...) with rubber or something integrated into a layered arrangement. The motor surrounded in sorbothane, or bonded to a plate that is sorbothane isolated. Some sort of decoupling from the arm board section - maybe a slot formed in the plinth filled with epoxy, or a slither of solid hardwood? Armboard - 1/32 ply leaves (modelling material) layered with sheets of carbon fibre/epoxy. Sorbothane sphere feet. Probably around £100 - view the expense as a 'day trip'!
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I have sl-q200 that came with a at331lp
Unfortunately in a move the stylus was damaged. Cam you suggest a new stylus (old one is discontinued) or a point upgrade cartridge. Thanks
Hi Paul you are absolutely right about the 2M Blue Stylus it is far superior than me 2M Silver one which is similar to the 2M Red.
Paul, I found your channel today and promptly subscribed. Thank you for an excellent review, may I ask with regard to the mats, have you compared the silicon mat and the composite rubber and cork mat, which looks interesting. Also, would there not be a benefit for the mat to have the recess? Thanks.
I've never tested a silicone mat before - I must give it a try. I've tested just about everything else apart from that, though. The combo rubber and cork is excellent but there are better products out there, depending on your budget.
Just came across your new video! I’m doing the same thing with a second hand RPM1 ; just installed a 16v motor driven by a Music HAll Cruise Control 2.0 . Had broken cartridge leads so a little soldering was involved . Had a Ortofon blue laying around so I’m in the process of installing . Upgraded the interconnects ( some old Cardas I had in storage ) and made a home made ground. My total out lay is about £150 ! Still a wok in progress , cheers Nigel
Brilliant! That’s what I’m getting at here. You can often extract more from what you already have. Thanks for that.
The Audiophile Man thank you ! I posted a few pics on your Face book page , enjoy
hi. thx for your videos. would you recommend a record clamp or weight as an upgrade? tia.
Yes. And no. It depends on the turntable and you and your ears. Some can settle down a system, reducing vibration around the bearing. Some go too far and kill dynamics. Also, clamps tend to work differently to stabilisers (weights).
Excellent video. Can the acrylic pro-ject platter be used on a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon MSL turntable (2012) without giving extra stress to the. Motor?
You can grab one but make sure you get the right model. Click this link and scroll down to see the right model for your turntable: www.henleyaudio.co.uk/products/Main-Platters
Hello, would you recommend getting a cork mat for my Fluance RT-85? It includes a high density 3lb (3.5kg) acrylic platter and Fluance claims you don’t need a mat but many people say they see it as an improvement. Any advice?
Absolutely. Go for that one. Even better are the rubber/cork blended mats.
Nice video. Which of these mods do you think would NOT be applicable to suspended platter turntables?
I think they all apply.
I'm looking into upgrading my RP3 2016 platter from glass to 26mm acrylic or delrin platter. Have you had experience with delrin platters? Are they worth the money?
Hi Dominik - yes, I recall reviewing a high-end direct drive model from Germany with a Delrin platter. And very nice it was too. I would give that option a thumbs up. VPI uses the material on its turntables too.
When you add the acrylic platter you won’t need the mat upgrade anymore as you can place your record directly on it - is that right?
Basically correct, yes, although I did hear further improvements in my tests. But you may prefer no mat.
Nice review. Would have been good if you had ranked the mods in sonic improvement though as this may have offered a suggested upgrade path (albeit RPM focussed).
I did consider this but I kept coming back to “Well, it depends.” It depends on your priorities and how much effort you might want to put into the upgrade, available space, sonic priorities, etc. If you click the Blog link version of this video - see it in the description - I do offer ratings and Good/Bad comments on the bottom line of each which might help your purchasing decisions. Good question, though.
Hi Paul - very interesting review, I have bought a audio - technics LP 140XP. I know its not a true audiophile turntable as its mainly marketed for DJ’s - however I love the style of it and although the add-on DJ bits and bobs adds noise to the turntable. I have swapped the cartridge to the audio- technics VMN95E - on your recommend - I am very happy with the result. I wonder if you have done a review on Pre-amplifiers, if so I can’t see it and if you haven’t would you consider doing one. I would be very interested to hear what your views are, and would you say that you are better off with a pre-amp per say for improved sound quality or noise reduction. Would you think that it is better to get a pre-amp that is useable with both MM & MC cartridges so that when you upgrade you don’t have to buy another pre-amp. For us (and I include myself) who don’t have a small fortune to spend on up-grading - is it better to just buy a more expensive integrated amp, your thoughts would be welcomed - thank you take care, stay safe.
I can sort a Buyer's Guide on Phono Amps in the future, Paul but I have reviewed a few on this channel. Here's a few in this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLAizdECgceUnS4sNCc3IDFbxoW5YdMbrC.html although I reckon you might want more budget recommendations?
I would heartily recommend a separate, external phono amplifier to improve the sound you have there. MC/MM? That depends on your budget. Right now? I would go for MM and a Pro-JEct MM Phono amp or a Rega Fono.
my metal plater from my 1980 turntable is a bit out of balance I think. when I place a record on the deck is makes a scraping noise.
not over sure if I can change the entire thing.
No disrespect but the rpm1 has no dust cover and where is the auto return ? for that price I would expect those.
Try a 50W 18v linear power supply (alloy shoebox variety). Good increase in detail. I would say if you are spending over £100 on a phono cable then try a QED reference for £70 and use the original earth connection. Make your own isolation platform from an A3 20mm acrylic sheet (£30) and four 15mm sorbothane dome feet (£12) - works really well and looks good.
Thanks for the tips Bongo Fury!
I own a Pro-ject Debut Carbon Esprit with the acrylic platter since 2012:
Actually Pro-ject suggests to not use a felt upon the acrylic platter
Is there an acrylic platter available for the Pro Ject Debut Carbon TT? Thanks in advance
Hi Gordon - here's the company's platter list for you: www.henleyaudio.co.uk/products/Main-Platters
Great video thank you for this, would you do a similar for the AT LP120x USB, or what would be your recomendations for her.
Kind regards.
Hi - many of the mods/tweaks included in the video can be applied to many other turntables out there. They're not specific to the RPM1 seen in the video.
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Fantastic... I have just bought this turntable and am working through your recommended mods. I am looking at my tone-arm and wonder if it comes set a little high (maybe to allow for the thickness of an optional cork mat ? ).. all I did was set weight and tracking to 1.8 gr and hoped the arm was set correctly from factory... what do you think ?
All Pro-Ject tonearms are set with a small degree of tolerance, which allows for the typically thicker after-market mats to go on without the cartridge having to ride up-hill. If you're balancing without a record on the platter this will be more noticeable.
@@TheAudiophileMan Good point.... I am taking the record into consideration... and even then I need to account for thicker records. I haven't tried the cork mat, so maybe with it, it would be perfect or close to... seems tricky just to eyeball it... it looks different for every viewpoint you try out.... hmmm... I'm still lacking a little confidence in this setting
If you need a tool to make sure the arm is level, try this. It's basically a thick piece of chunky perspex with lines on it but I find it very useful: soundeck.bigcartel.com/product/soundeck-vtaa
@@TheAudiophileMan how Simple is that !! Good gadget thx for showing me
btw... What do you think of the Pro-Ject record cleaner at around £300 ? Worthwhile ?
Yes, a good product.
Nice vid Paul... upgrading my Rega P6 to a Ania cartridge soon but use 2 turntables rpm 1 has the ortofon blue at the moment...how would the bronze sound? Or would it be a step to far for the table?
I think a Bronze would be fine for the RPM 1. Never tried it, gotta say, but I reckon it should work well.
@@TheAudiophileMan Thanx Paul 👍
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Morning Paul, firstly can I thank you for your honest reviews and different approach to youtube reviews. Whereas most reviewers pour over b roll after b roll I much prefer your face to face conversation about a product thank you :)
May I ask you a question. Is the Project RPM 1 Carbon easy to change to a different cartridge, I think I've read you can adjust the height of the tonearm but it does look a bit fiddly.
I much prefer the design, style and ease of use of the Project RPM 1 Carbon and wondered if you could spend less money on a it and upgrades and if it could then beat a Rega P3 with an Elys2 and Neo TT PSU which I currently have?
I've never gelled with the Rega and prefer the simplicity of mechanically changing the speed by moving the belt rather than the awkward buttons on the Neo TT.
I've even considered the Technics 1500C with its buttons on the plinth.
What order would you rate the turntables mentioned?
Sorry for all the questions just really don't want to make the wrong decisions but definitely don't want to stick with the Rega.
Thanks for your kind words, Steve.
Changing cartridges can be fiddly. Took me a while to get to grips with the things when I began writing for hifi magazines. The RPM 1 is average in terms of the demands it places upon you. If you need help, I'm always here as an option :)
Upgrading the RPM 1 will eventually lift it above the P3 in sonic terms, sure.
The 1500C is a very nice design, inherently compromised when compared to the RPM 1 in sonic terms but it depends on your needs and requirements and make sound isn't the only priority.
The RPM1 does make a good modding base, though allowing you to improve it when funds allow. Especially if you enjoy tinkering :)
@@TheAudiophileMan Hi Paul, thank you for the advice I have sold the Rega and bought a Project RPM 1 Carbon in black.
The 2m Red is a great cartridge for the money but my question is what kind of cartridge is this turntable capable of handling, let me phrase that another way, what would you say was overkill and what would you say was the maximum cartridge in terms of sound quality money you would put onto it also the cartridge you would personally settle for?
can you change the tone arm of the Audio Technica LP-120?
Not that I'm aware of, I'm afraid, no.
Hi sir ask please about your advise! Can I upgrade the power supply of my carbon dc? Is there an advantage? Thanks you sir and more power!
Hi Noel - I checked with Pro-Ject on this one and it replied with, "Yes, the High Power-IT will bring grounding and better stability to the equation…
www.henleyaudio.co.uk/products/High-Power-IT"
The Audiophile Man, thanks a lot sir. Appreciate
I was able to get an Acryl-It upgrade for my debut carbon evo but I was wondering about adding the cork mat. Was there any need to make any adjustments to the tonearm because of the added height of the Acryl platter with the cork mat?
I have a carbon evo and not even a week later bought the acrylic. I'm fairly sure you're not supposed to place a mat on the acrylic platters. I'm not sure just how much the acrylic platter helped. I had the hum in my system eliminated but I also did move the turntable ever so slightly on the table it's on. I'd have to do more testing with the default platter and such. Hope you've been enjoying your TT so far.
@@thelonestranger777 I did some testing with some music and it seemed, the it sounded better with both acrylic and a cork mat. I did some adjustments to compensate and it sound good to me
@@aarongutierrez2831 So it's an audible difference with the cork mat added? Also what kind of adjustments did you do?
I'm fairly new to turntables and kind of went with the most recommended one. I originally wanted to get the audiotechnica lp120x but heard how much better sounding the carbon debut evo was. Only thing I'm having minor issues with is static. The hum I had was probably due to the TT being too close to a speaker. I moved it away and it was gone. Once I got the arcyl it, I put it back in its original position with a different orientation and the hum is absolutely gone.
Just gotta figure out this static issue now.
I might consider a corkmat purchase as I hear those help with static as well. I cleaned up all my records as well. Honestly just need to find time to spend listening and adjusting.
@@thelonestranger777 @thelonestranger777 For me, the cork mat made the mids audibly more defined. Since I have the carbon evo, I had no height adjustment but I just recalibrated the tone arm tracking force. I recommend, if you do also buy a cork mat, that you test it with and without to see what sounds better to you. I personally haven't had any issues with static. I'm not sure if you're turntable is grounded correctly or something else
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Hello Paul, would it be possible to review the "pro-ject primary E" turntable. I've researched said model recently and it seems like the best sounding low priced turntable on the market (would that be a fair assessment?) All the best and great channel by the way :)
Good idea, let me add that to my proposed review list. Thanks.
@@TheAudiophileMan Good stuff, look forward to it .
hi i have a Sony Direct Drive Automatic Vinyl Turntable PS-LX310 W/ Pickering Cartridge and i want it to better its runing on a nad 7140
thx
When you order an acrylic platter does it matter if the turntable is a belt or direct drive? Just putting my stereo back together
Before you upgrade a platter, please check if the desired part is compatible with your own turntable. That goes for belt drives or direct drives. If it's compatible, then you're fine but check first.
@@TheAudiophileMan Thanks for information I will do my research. I enjoy your channel!
Hello. Thank you for nice videos. You seem to use a few RPM players. Do you know it if(and how) it is possible to adjust the overhang of a Project PRM3? I measured mine right out of the box and it measures 23 mm. The manual states it should be 16. The manual does not mention how to adjust overhang. Is it possible?
Have you tried to manoeuvre the cartridge in the headshell? The overhang is the distance from the centre of the spindle to the stylus tip if it were directly in a line over the spindle.
No I have not tried that. I will look at that when I get home. I went fishing :)
@@TheAudiophileMan No I have not, I notice it is positioned in the middle now so I may get a few mm by moving it back. I also tested the player with the RPM app on my iphone and it reads 33,78 that is a bit to much for a new unit, right? Or can the speed be calibrated?
@@TheAudiophileMan According to the app that is 1.29% off. The specifications is 0.14% off. That seemed bad to me. I doubted the app and also did the 3minute count to hundred and got 101 laps on all of my 4 counts. Sure 1 whole lap is not too much?
@@TheAudiophileMan The major issue is that the general performance of this brand new unit does not deliver according to its specifications. And if it is not possible to adjust I may have to just return it, right?
Pro-Ject RPM 1 looks to be expensive i did a google search $500 to $1000 usd.
one upgrade you can do on that model is if the motor belt pulley is removable and if you have access to a 3d printer you can make a larger pulley so you can play 78's and you will need a special needle as some 78's can be destroyed by the standard 33/45 needle or you can destroy the needle as some 78's use a different modulation method.
you can also make a smaller motor pulley and run 16's and you may need a center adaptor if you then intend to play the records intended for a seeburg 1000 music system as they use a much bigger center hole.
for the rpm1 you would want a dust cover if you are serious into keeping it clean.
I just purchased a rpm1 but mine has the pearl sumiko cart. I really wanted the ortifon red. Do you know why mine is different? Other than that I love this turntable.
Did you buy yours in the UK?
@@TheAudiophileMan No I got it from Audio Advisor here in the states. My new acrylic platter just came in the mail today. I'm very excited to hear the difference.
Ok, gotcha. In the UK - and this may have some link to the US, I’m not sure - the UK distributor of Pro-Ject has recently taken up Sumiko distribution too. Hence, the two have been linked together. So it might be a distributor thing, maximising stock, behind the scenes deals, etc. You can still change the cart if you want though.
@@TheAudiophileMan I see. I'm actually saving for the ortifon bronze. It would have been easier to upgrade the Ort. 2m red to the bronze with a ortifon cart if you know what I mean. Thanks for the reply
@@audioeeze8396 How did you find the acrylic for the RPM 1? Better than the stock platter?
As I am already looking to upgrade my Fluance RT81, this was very informative. I am also looking to upgrade my speakers this year. Currently I have Edifier active bookshelf speakers. Have any recommendations for floor speakers? Thanks for your advise in advance!
Sure Danielle - are you planning to buy an amp too though? I assume the new speakers will be passive? And what's your budget?
Does anyone know the belt size/length is it 38cm
But if you think about it, the cost of this models base plus the upgrades costs about 30% more than a Fluance RT85 which has servo speed sensor control, isolation feet and an acrylic platter. What's the benefit of this over that?
Each upgrade provides a useful increase in sound quality. I've yet to review the RT85 (although I've reviewed the 81 and 83). I wish the semi-automatic option wasn't included. It will hamper sonics. Still the 85 is, I'm sure, a fine deck.
I have the RPM-3 carbon turntable. I would love to find a speed box that's compatible with the DC drive motor. Any suggestions?
Let me ask Pro-Ject for you, Max.
@@TheAudiophileMan Thank you so much! Great channel!
@@jmfloyd23 Hi Max - this from Pro-Ject, "Unfortunately this is not possible. Our Turntables with DC power inputs all have AC generators inside for clean and efficient power supply to the motor. If you connect a speed box, this generator just regenerates the signal to its own fixed output, so the work of the speed box is negated. The only way to change speed is manually."
@@TheAudiophileMan Thank you for checking it out. I purchased a pro-Ject speed box at the time of purchase. I experienced this while changing speeds.
I did upgrade with my rega p2 by changing the Moto 24v and with a glass platter instead MDF cheap platter. Also brought PSU for Rega oh plus elis 2 cartridge. And it's sound magic but it's been about 5 years from now I been thinking upgrade Rega rp6 within next year !!!!
Excellent, this is an ideal example of the ‘inspiration’ I was trying to convey here. Other readers checking out this comment should take note of what turntableman100 is saying here. This sort of application he has shown can be placed on any turntable of any price point.
@@TheAudiophileMan thank you 😁
I'm also using a Pro-Ject turntable, an RPM-3. Similar design but slightly expensive. I followed the same steps and change the original MDF platter with the acrylic one. After that I put on top of that the cork mat. But now I have a new problem: the distance between the needle and the disc is considerably reduced. Maybe barely noticeable on the edge of the disc but definitely not so on the center where, even when engaging the lever, the needle still make contact with the surface of the disc. I think I have to increase the vta but the instruction manual is useless in that regard. How do you manage to adjust the height of the tonearm in this RPM-1 after moding it? Can anyone else help me in that regard? Thanks...
I would remove the mat. The acrylic platter will probably be sonically superior without it anyhow. The only mat I would use for an acrylic would either be the Achromat or a more expensive decoupled mat like a Hexmat. For your deck, the bare platter will be best.
@@TheAudiophileMan Thank you! 🙏
His delivery almost parallels Shatner. Similar cadence with a little less drama
The blue is a great improvement over the red, also prefer it to the bronze which I find 'challenging'.
May I ask why you didn't choose the RPM1 as your budget pick over the P1 which is difficult to mod/upgrade? Please don't think I'm being rude or confrontational, text can be so abrubt, take it as two blokes chatting in a pub, I'm genuinely interested. Thanks 👍
Not a problem, Stephen. That's probably down to the arm, which is the core of the Rega. The RPM1 is an excellent design and I recommend it as an option for any prospective buyer but the tonearm on the Rega elevates it above many designs in its price point on sonic terms.
@@TheAudiophileMan Thank you, I've never heard an RPM1 in 'real life' and the two videos brought the comparison to mind. Cheers.
Can it still be called a Project RPM 1 with all those upgrades fitted! Bit like Trigger (only fools and horses) and his sweeping brush!!!
“Look after your broom!” Wise words. You’re right, it’s no longer the turntable you bought but one that is, in a way, much more personal to you, if you see what I mean.
Perhaps you should have used a table with removable headshell
Why?
An then you look at the Fluance 85 that includes the acrylic platter and the ortofon m2 blue and ask yourself: Why doesn't Pro-Ject sell its Debut Carbon Evo like that ? I could save a lot of money, not having to buy two platters and two styluses.
Well some of these improvements are great but I see no need to upgrade the platter if you're going to use one of those nice cork or other types of mats. They change the sound significantly and no need for the acrylic platter which probably used, you should not even use a mat!!! Sorry in my audio file Journey this is what I have found maybe you should listen a bit more carefully and see if you really do hear a difference because I never did, and seems like a waste of money which could be used for maybe more records. There are many other inexpensive tweaks that I have found but maybe that's for a later comment🤔
Total project add
Lots of sibilance on this audio
my God could you be any more wordy????
Your God! Absolutely.
Too long, in the second half it's ok
I have a Debut Carbon that comes with an aluminum platter..I replaced that with the Acrylit. Project recommemdation was to use the AcrylIt with no mat. You tried the MDF platter with and without the CorkIt mat but did you try the AcrylIt without the CorkIt mat for comparison?
I didn't no. Reason being, that I wouldn't recommend using any mat with an acrylic mat. The two will fight against each other.