Pro-Ject Essential III HP

The Essential III HP offers all the benefits of the Essential range, plus an extra headphone output. The Essential III HP offers effective decoupling with special feet, a sturdy MDF chassis, a carefully selected Ortofon pickup with matching arm, and extremely precise DC motor control. The diamond-cut aluminium pulley provides excellent power transmission, an accurately rotating turntable and the best sound experience.

The Essential III HP is the perfect partner if you want to enjoy your vinyl collection with headphones. The 6.35mm output on the front allows you to listen to your recordings more intimately and privately without disturbing others.

It's ideal for small places - when you don't have room for speakers and cables. With the Essential III HP, you can use your favorite headphones without sacrificing sound quality. Easy to use, clean looks and fantastic sound!

Features Pro-Ject Essential III HP

• Belt drive with synchronous motor and silicone belt
• 6.35 mm headphone output on front panel
• Diamond ground aluminum drive pulley
• Chassis and turntable made of low-resonance MDF
• Integrated motor control electronics with DC power supply minimizes motor vibrations and synchronization fluctuations
• Tightly tolerated platter axle made of stainless steel
• 8.6" aluminum tonearm, sapphire bearing
• Ortofon pickup OM10 pre-assembled
• High-quality quasi-symmetrical Connect it E cable with hard gold-plated RCA plugs included in delivery
• Special feet for optimum decoupling
• Dust cover included in delivery

Technical data

• Speeds: 33, 45 (manual switching)
• Drive principle: Belt drive
• Speed deviation: 33: 0.70% 45: 0.60%
• Speed fluctuation: 33: 0.21% 45: 0.19
• Turntable: 300mm MDF & felt mat (0,8kg)
• Turntable bearing: stainless steel
• Tonearm: 8,6", Aluminium
• Effective tonearm length: 218.5 mm
• Effective tonearm mass: 8.0 g
• Overhang: 22.0 mm
• Pickup mass: 3 - 5.5 g
• Adjustment range support force: 0 - 25mn (recommended OM10 18mn)
• Included accessories: power supply, dust cover, felt mat, Connect it E RCA cable
• Power consumption: 4,5 Watt max
• Dimensions (hood closed): 415 x 112 x 335 mm (W x H x D)
• Dimensions (hood open, 90°): 415 x 365 x 390 mm (W x H x D)
• Dimensions (without hood): 415 x 95 x 330 mm (W x H x D)
• Weight: 5,0 kg