Turntables — Pro-Ject The Classic Reference

The Classic Reference is a flagship-tier belt-drive turntable from Pro-Ject, built with an electronically controlled motor supporting 33, 45, and even 78rpm, using an external switching power supply that can be upgraded to an optional linear Pro-Ject Power Box RS2 Phono. The Classic Reference brings Pro-Ject's most accomplished current engineering to the top of the celebrated Classic series.

Key specs that matter

Three speeds are supported - 33, 45, and 78rpm - via belt drive with electronic motor control. The EVO 9 AS HG tonearm comes fitted with a factory-mounted Ortofon VPO Anniversary cartridge. The platter is a 300mm aluminium design with a TPE damping ring. Signal-to-noise is 73dB. At 460 x 131 x 351mm, the Classic Reference represents Pro-Ject's most accomplished current Classic-series engineering.

Sound and use context

Expect a flagship-tier performance reflecting the EVO 9 AS HG tonearm combined with the factory-matched Ortofon VPO Anniversary cartridge, with the optional linear Power Box RS2 Phono upgrade offering a further refinement path over the stock switching supply.

Pairing

The optional Pro-Ject Power Box RS2 Phono linear power supply offers a genuine upgrade path over the stock external switching supply, and the factory-matched Ortofon VPO Anniversary cartridge comes pre-aligned.

Alternatives

Pro-Ject's own Classic Evo offers a more accessible alternative within the same broader Classic series.