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Pro-ject The Classic Turntable / Record Player $849 (Was $1799) Inc. Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge + Free Shipping @ Melbourne Hifi

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Pro-ject The Classic Turntable / Record Player $849 (Was $1799) Inc. Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge + Free Shipping @ Melbourne Hifi
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EmployeePOB2019 on 08/08/2018 - 14:38 melbournehifi.com.au (690 clicks)
Last edited 09/08/2018 - 11:51 by 1 other user

The Classic offers classic look and innovative high-end technology
This turntable makes use of traditional frame design which was established by the famous turntable manufacturers of the 50’s and 60’s. It uses a compact simple and elegant form factor. The Classic incorporates a combination of approved belt drive design using a low noise AC motor with an ultra precision frequency DC-driven AC generator for ultimate speed stability. Advanced tech-nology is used for decoupling and the completely new designed tonearm.

Cartridge included:
Ortofon 2M Blue - RRP $329
Nude elliptical diamond stylus & split pole pins with a copper wire

Electrical & Electronics Hi-Fi Pro-Ject Project Audio Turntable

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  • [Deactivated] on 08/08/2018 - 14:41
    -1

    Is there an app on my iPhone for this?

  • RimofLeo on 08/08/2018 - 14:47
    -4

    Re-ject or Pro-ject, your choice.

    • xenoic on 08/08/2018 - 15:34

      or E-ject

  • cnut on 08/08/2018 - 15:46

    How does this compare to a $50 used Sony player you can get on eBay?

    • automated on 08/08/2018 - 15:53
      +9

      You may as well ask how it compares to a potato.

      • banana365 on 08/08/2018 - 16:01
        +1

        How does it compare to a potato?

        • caprimulgus on 08/08/2018 - 17:06
          +2

          Not as good for roasting or mashing, but both can be fried.

    • SteveAndBelle on 08/08/2018 - 15:56
      +7

      Not sure if this is a serious question but this would be streets ahead of a $50 Sony TT in many ways including speed regulation, vibration isolation, overall clarity plus much more. Comparing this to an 'affordable' used, vintage 70's belt-drive TT from eBay for around the $200-300 mark (eg. Pioneer, Sansui etc.) with a new belt & cart/stylus (approx. $100 extra) and proper setup & alignment would be far more difficult… but of course anything audio related is very subjective so yeah… potayto/potarto :)

      • jjcf on 08/08/2018 - 17:05

        Buying a vintage table is a bit overrated. Maybe you get a decent Thorens or something, or maybe it's bent off axis from that time twenty three years ago when Uncle Jono got off chops to Sabbath. Unless you are paying big bucks for a Clearaudio Concept from a dealer, it's kind of roulette.

        Of course, if you just want something cheap to play some Vinnies records then yeah.

        • SteveAndBelle on 08/08/2018 - 20:02
          +1

          Yeah, I've hit the jackpot more times than I'd like to admit. I haven't collected any new 'vintage' Hifi gear for a good 2-3 years now but my two best buys within the last 5 years include a Thorens TD124ii in an original 60s Teak plinth, matching Teak cover loaded with an SME 3009ii Arm & (I think) Shure or Ortofon Cart and a Michell Transcriptor Hydraulic Reference with SME Arm and some (sorry, I can't remember) crazy good Cart… both in full working order and only $50 each! The Thorens is absolutely dreamy both in sound and condition but the Michell looks like it's been left out and used as a bird feeder so needs a full resto… but does work OK-ish.

          I've bought & restored many $50-$200 Pioneer, Sansui & similar 70s era TTs for friends & family and after a bit of basic work they've all sounded very very good indeed. Maybe I've just been lucky. Such a rewarding hobby though, highly recommended.

    • killergreely on 08/08/2018 - 18:42

      More to the point, how does it compare to https://highend-electronics.com/products/cantano-w-t-tuntabl…

  • shaybisc on 08/08/2018 - 16:15

    I never would have picked vinyl records making a comeback. My money was on the copper tub washing machine with hand wringer.

    • jjcf on 08/08/2018 - 17:06
      +4

      Vinyl making a comeback is ten years ago.

      Don't want to blow your mind, but tapes are back.

      • [Deactivated] on 08/08/2018 - 17:28

        I don't think does tapes are mind blowing so much as other other forms of blowing.

      • thatguyfromthatplace on 08/08/2018 - 20:26
        +1

        Cassettes are a pure nostalgia fetish. At least there was some justification for preferring new vinyl to a cd, because they can't flap up the compression on vinyl the way they can with a cd master. That said, a proper, uncompressed cd master will absolutely destroy any turntable in existence.

  • jjcf on 08/08/2018 - 17:04
    -1

    This is a killer price. They go for $1600 with no cart normally. This is barely more than a debut with a red cart.

    • Remorhaz on 08/08/2018 - 17:09
      +1

      It is an excellent price - note however that a couple of other places (like Len Wallis and others) are also advertising this at a reduced price ($999) so presumably there is some wider sale going on for this particular turntable.

      • unknown on 08/08/2018 - 19:46

        Yeah, I spoke with a local dealer when they were around $1300 for EOFY. He said the model was being replaced with a different tonearm and reintroduced at a higher price point. That said, this price is simply too good to pass up with the cart included, ordered one in walnut.

      • watts on 08/08/2018 - 22:07
        -1

        Len Wallis $999 price doesn’t include a cartridge. Not sure about others, but reckon this deal is good as anyone would be offering. >50% off RRP is pretty nuts.

  • watts on 08/08/2018 - 21:53
    +1

    Great price and really nice turntable. I much prefer the look of the classic over the modern (plain) Pro-Ject offerings.

    They’ve got the walnut finish for the same price too, which is what I’d go for if I could justify another. Four is enough I think.

    https://www.melbournehifi.com.au/collections/turntables/prod…

    • watts on 09/08/2018 - 13:08
      +1

      OP should have cancelled and re-posted at the new price.

      $999 is still the best deal around on this product so even with the price bump it doesn't deserve a neg IMO. Others for the same price either don't have a cartridge or have a lesser one.

      • alvian on 09/08/2018 - 13:51

        Prior to my report and subsequent intervention by mod, OP edited the title to $999 instead of expiring the deal. If you didn't check the revision you would have thought the 18 + votes and the good comments were for the price of $999.

        These comments were made in relation to the price of $849.

        Great price
        This is a killer price
        It is an excellent price
        This is barely more than a debut with a red cart

        If you saw the previous sneaky revision, you will be misled into thinking that $999 is a great, excellent, killer price that is barely more than a debut with a red cart. My neg is for the misleading revision and the behaviour of OP.

        • watts on 09/08/2018 - 14:24
          +1

          I understand that, which is why I said what they should have done (to avoid being misleading).

          I'm not whether OP was being intentionally sneaky or just didn't think the change through. I suspect the later so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

    • EmployeeOB2019 @ Melbourne Hi Fi on 09/08/2018 - 13:16

      We just sold out of them, we may have some more available tomorrow. If you would like to call us we can put one aside for you when we find out. (03) 9230 200

      • alvian on 09/08/2018 - 13:54

        That is not a valid Australian telephone number.

        • EmployeeOB2019 @ Melbourne Hi Fi on 09/08/2018 - 14:20

          Apologies for the typo. 03 9320 2000

          I am new to this website, this is my second post. Please be aware that we are all human and make mistakes, I'm pretty sure that there is even a learner plate on my posts!!
          The price went up for a few minutes, then I figured out how to end the post. Please let me know if you have any feedback before giving us a negative IOS.
          Thanks

        • alvian on 09/08/2018 - 15:21
          +2

          @Melbourne Hi Fi: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/132664

          This probably should be in the FAQ.

          Edit: Oops, that post is hiding in the Power User forum so you cannot see it. Sorry. Here is the relevant part.

          Any significant change to price, e.g. from $48 to $60 (20%) means it is expired. People are voting that they believe it's a bargain for $48 not $60, if that makes sense.

          It's not an exact science but if the price change went from $48 to $49 (2%) then it's probably OK to change the price. In any case, it's best to write the price changes in the description for transparency.

      • watts on 09/08/2018 - 14:16

        at which price?

        • EmployeeOB2019 @ Melbourne Hi Fi on 09/08/2018 - 14:21

          What price are you asking about?

        • watts on 09/08/2018 - 14:26

          @Melbourne Hi Fi:

          Whatever price you'll be selling them for.

        • EmployeeOB2019 @ Melbourne Hi Fi on 09/08/2018 - 14:39

          @watts: This will depend on if we can still get more at the same price and if the suppliers have any left. We should know by tomorrow, if you would like to drop us an email or call we can let you know when we know

        • watts on 09/08/2018 - 15:12

          @Melbourne Hi Fi:

          Fair enough.

          Thanks, but I'm certainly not buying myself. Just asking for for the benefit of others.

        • EmployeeOB2019 @ Melbourne Hi Fi on 09/08/2018 - 15:38

          @watts: No worries

      • EmployeeOB2019 @ Melbourne Hi Fi on 09/08/2018 - 14:20

        *(03) 9230 2000

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