The RPM 5 Carbon utilizes radical concepts, including many innovations that originate from its big brother, RPM 9 Carbon. A new, low resonance chassis holds an inverted platter bearing with a ceramic ball for reduced rumble. This inverted platter is made from acrylic and is acoustically inert.
An outboard 15V AC motor is smoothly driven using an ultra-precision AC generator with DC power supply for enhanced speed stability. The 9"cc EVO tonearm, which is made from carbon fiber, is suitable for any high-quality MM or MC cartridge.
Available in Piano Black, Red, or White finishes.
OVERVIEW
Ingenious styling for audiophile listeners!
The RPM 5 Carbon utilizes radical concepts, including many innovations that originate from its big brother, RPM 9 Carbon. A new, low resonance chassis holds an inverted platter bearing with a ceramic ball for reduced rumble. This inverted platter is made from acrylic and is acoustically inert. An outboard 15V AC motor is smoothly driven using an ultra-precision AC generator with DC power supply for enhanced speed stability.
The 9″cc EVO tonearm, which is made from carbon fiber, is suitable for any high-quality MM or MC cartridge. Additional features are a magnetic anti-skating mechanism and a TPE-damped counterweight. All ingredients add up to a miracle in sound and an ultra-stylish look!
RPM 5 Carbon comes complete with a Sumiko Blue Point No. 2 MC cartridge. Offering exceptional performance and musicality, the latest generation Blue Point No. 2 sets a new standard in its price class. This MC cartridge features a moving coil design, high output, 2.5-mV, alloy cantilever, Blue Point-cut elliptical diamond stylus, and standard 1/2″ mounting.
Available in Piano Black, Red, or White Finishes.
NOTE: An optional dust cover is available for the RPM 5 Carbon. Please use Cover It RPM 5/9.
*Not compatible with Speed Box S or Speed Box DS.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Speed: 33, 45 rpm (manual speed change)
• Drive Principle: belt drive
• Platter: 300mm acrylic
• Main Bearing: stainless steel axle with ceramic ball
• Wow & Flutter: 33: +/- 0.12%; 45: +/- 0.10%
• Speed Drift: 33: +/- 0.17%; 45: +/- 0.08%
• Signal to Noise: -73dB
• Tonearm: 9″cc EVO carbon
• Effective Arm Length: 230 mm
• Effective Arm Mass: 8g
• Overhang: 18mm
• Tracking Force: 0 – 25mN
• Power Supply: output: 15 volts DC / 800 mA power supply; input: 110/240 Volt – 50 or 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 5 watts max / < 0.3 watt standby
• Dimensions: 430 x 150 x 323 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 8.0 kg (net)
• Warranty: 2-Years
