Turntables — Pro-Ject 6PerspeX Balanced

The 6PerspeX Balanced is a belt-drive turntable from Pro-Ject, built with a factory-fitted Pick it MC3 moving-coil cartridge and a distinctive MDF/vinyl sandwich platter. The 6PerspeX Balanced brings Pro-Ject's considered engineering to a comprehensive, ready-to-play analogue package with balanced output.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive using a DC motor. The pre-installed Pick it MC3 moving-coil cartridge removes cartridge-selection uncertainty for the buyer. The 300mm-diameter MDF/vinyl sandwich platter is chosen for favourable resonance-damping characteristics. Signal-to-noise ratio is 73dB. At 460 x 183 x 365mm and 11kg, the 6PerspeX Balanced maintains a substantial turntable footprint.

Sound and use context

Expect smooth, well-controlled rotation reflecting the belt-drive mechanism's inherent motor isolation, combined with the factory-fitted Pick it MC3 cartridge's capable moving-coil performance straight out of the box.

Pairing

Because the Pick it MC3 cartridge ships pre-installed and is a moving-coil design, buyers should confirm the availability of a compatible MC phono stage for this turntable.

Alternatives

Pro-Ject's broader turntable catalogue offers alternatives at different specification tiers for buyers wanting either a more accessible or more elaborate expression of the brand's engineering philosophy.