RPM 9.1 vs RPM-9SE Carbon
The RPM-9SE Carbon's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the RPM 9.1's 0.060%, its effective mass 8 g against 8.5 g, and its platter weight 7.2 kg (16 lbs) against 3.5 kg (8 lbs). Both share effective length (230 mm).
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The Pro-Ject RPM 9.1 is a premium manual turntable designed for audiophiles seeking precise and natural sound reproduction. It features the Pro-Ject 9cc tonearm with a carbon-fibre headshell and armtube, effective tonearm length of 9 inches (230mm), and an effective tonearm mass of 8.5g. The turntable supports nominal speeds of 33 and 45 rpm, with a speed variance of ±0.5% and wow and flutter of ±0.06%. The platter weighs 3.5kg and measures 300mm in diameter, contributing to stable rotation and reduced resonance. The motor is housed in a separate base to minimize vibration interference. The plinth is granulate filled with a central metal block and sorbothane-damped aluminium cones for vibration damping. Gold-plated RCA phono sockets are provided for high-quality signal output. An optional dust cover is available. The power supply is mains-fed outboard, supporting 220-240V at 50Hz or 100-110V at 60Hz, with a power consumption of 2W. Dimensions are 440 x 180 x 325 mm, and the total weight is 10.5 kg plus 2 kg for the motor unit. The RPM 9.1 is praised for its well-timed, natural, and smooth sound, making it a highly listenable turntable for long-term analogue enjoyment.
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The RPM-9SE Carbon's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the RPM 9.1's 0.060%, its effective mass 8 g against 8.5 g, and its platter weight 7.2 kg (16 lbs) against 3.5 kg (8 lbs). Both share effective length (230 mm).
The Perspective mkII's wow & flutter is 0.120% against the RPM 9.1's 0.060% and its platter weight 2.6 kg (6 lbs) against 3.5 kg (8 lbs). Both share effective mass (8.5 g) and effective length (230 mm).
The MMF-7's wow & flutter is 0.080% against the RPM 9.1's 0.060%, its effective mass 5.5 g against 8.5 g, its platter weight 2.7 kg (6 lbs) against 3.5 kg (8 lbs), and its effective length 229 mm against 230 mm.
The MMF-7.3's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the RPM 9.1's 0.060% and its platter weight 0.641 kg (1 lbs) against 3.5 kg (8 lbs). Both share effective mass (8.5 g) and effective length (230 mm).
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