Pro-Ject Announces The Classic Reference Turntable

Another week and another turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems is announced. The Austrian company - the largest producer of turntables in the world - has now announced The Classic Reference turntable, which it describes as a "supremely upgraded Classic EVO" or "an enhanced version of the VPO 175 limited edition turntable". The Classic Reference is said to merge "aesthetic appeal" with the latest and greatest hi-fi implements by Pro-Ject, available in black and chrome or brass and acacia wood.

Another week and another Pro-Ject turntable. Following the surprising XA B and the Debut PRO B, the Austrian manufacturer now announced the latest addition to the Debut Series, the Debut EVO 2. Advancing the design of its predecessor, the new Debut EVO 2 now uses the same tonearm bearing block and record platter as the just announced Debut PRO B. By moving away from the steel platter, it welcomes moving coil cartridges as one of many enhancements. The incorporation of the Pick it MM EVO phono cartridge and improved motor isolation are other highlights.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems enhanced the design of its very well-received Debut PRO belt drive turntable and now announced the new Debut PRO B. As it recently did in the new XA B True Balanced Turntable, the new Debut PRO B turntable gets a balanced mini XLR output. In order to offer what the Austrian company calls a True Balanced experience, the new turntable also receives the Pick it PRO Balanced moving magnet phono cartridge, which is the first of its kind.

Pro-Ject announced the latest addition to its ‘X’ turntable lineup. According to the Austrian manufacturer, the new XA B ($1,499 MSRP) aims to deliver the highest quality audio from vinyl records, right out of the box. In addition to offering a True Balanced Connection via a dedicated 5-pin DIN output, the turntable features a plinth constructed of transparent acrylic, premium 10" one-piece aluminum tonearm, and pre-adjusted Pick it Pro Balanced MM cartridge.

The McIntosh Group unveiled its one-of-a-kind experience center — House of Sound, in Chelsea NYC. A thoughtfully curated multi-sensory townhouse that highlights the group's brands and premium audio innovations, the space combines reference listening rooms with areas that reimagine how consumers experience audio in the modern era. The House of Sound showroom features the latest designs in cutting-edge audio technology across the McIntosh Group portfolio, which includes McIntosh, Sonus faber, Rotel, Pro-Ject Audio Systems, and Sumiko Phono.

Fine Sounds Americas and Pro-Ject USA announced the new MaiA DS3 and Stereo Box S3 BT integrated amplifier and receiver models from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. The two new compact models from the European manufacturer are a perfect complement to any home audio system seeking flexible solutions to enhance their listening experience. Both models have a minimalistic design, intended to be combined with both modern digital, wired, wireless and streaming sources and one of the many Pro-Ject turntables.