Turntables — Pro-Ject AC/DC Turntable

The AC/DC Turntable is a distinctive collector's-edition turntable from Pro-Ject, equipped with a new low-resonance 8.6-inch acrylic tonearm featuring an original design that echoes elements of the bright AC/DC logo, complete with a spring anti-skating system for accurate tracking. The AC/DC Turntable brings Pro-Ject's considered engineering to a themed, band-collaboration analogue playback format.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive with a DC motor. A pre-installed Ortofon 2M Red cartridge comes factory-mounted on the distinctive acrylic tonearm. The platter is a 10mm-thick glass design with an included felt mat. Signal-to-noise is 68dB. At 495 x 135 x 405mm and 6kg, the AC/DC Turntable maintains a manageable turntable chassis wrapped in AC/DC-themed styling.

Sound and use context

Expect a dependable performance reflecting the factory-matched Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, elevated by the distinctive AC/DC-logo-inspired acrylic tonearm design and spring anti-skating system for accurate tracking.

Pairing

The factory-matched Ortofon 2M Red cartridge comes pre-aligned, and the AC/DC Turntable connects straightforwardly to an amplifier with a built-in phono stage or an external phono preamplifier.

Alternatives

Pro-Ject's own broader collector-series turntables offer related artist- and band-themed alternatives within the same considered engineering philosophy.