With companies such as Victrola, Andover Audio, and +Audio having success marketing integrated turntable systems, Pro-Ject Audio Systems must have taken notice as they have decided to jump into the game with the introduction of its Colorful HiFi Set.
However, instead of designing a system from the ground up, Pro-Ject has assembled key components from its existing product line that offer great performance for the money.
The Pro-Ject Audio Systems Colorful Audio HiFi Set Includes the following components.
Debut Carbon EVO Turntable
Turntable Features
- Drive Type: Belt
- Speeds: 33, 45/(78): Electronic speed change.
- Included Accessories: 15V DC / 0,8A power supply, dust cover, 78 RPM round belt, 7-inch single adapter
- Power consumption: 4W / 0W standby
- Dimensions Dustcover Closed (WHD): 16.34 x 4.45 x 12.6-inches (415 x 113 x 320mm)
- Dimensions Dustcover open (WHD): 16.34 x14.37 x 15.9-inches (415 x 365 x 405mm)
- Weight: 13lbs 4oz (6kg)
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Tip: In Europe the Carbon EVO comes with an Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge, but in the U.S. (and in this package) a Sumiko Rainer Cartridge is provided.
Cartridge Features
- Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7mil Elliptical
- Cantilever: Aluminium Pipe
- Coils: High-Purity Copper
- Load Impedance: 47kΩ
- Frequency Response: 15Hz to 25 kHz
- Channel Separation: 25dB @ 1kHz
- Vertical Tracking Angle: 25°
- Tracking Force Range: 1.8g – 2.2g
- Replacement Stylus Options: RS Rainier, RS Olympia, or RS Moonstone (Interchangeable)
Speaker Box 5 S2
Speaker Features
- Tweeter: 1-inch (25mm) silk dome with Neodynium magnet
- Woofer: 5-inch (130 mm) fiberglass cone
- Recommended amplifier power: 10 to 150 Watts
- Frequency response: 55 Hz – 20 kHz
- Nominal impedance: 8 Ohms
- Sensitivity (1W/1m): 88 dB
- Dimensions (WHD): 6.3 x 10.7 x 8.5-inches (160 x 271 x 215 mm)
- Weight: 10lbs 13oz (4.9 kg)
MaiA S3 Integrated Amp with Bluetooth
The MaiA S3 provides system amplification as well as the needed connections for the turntable and the speakers. In addition, it also provides connections for additional sources as well as wireless Bluetooth reception for compatible devices such as smartphones.
Amplifier Features
- Power Output: 2x 23W / 40W at 8 / 4ohms (1% THD)
- Frequency Response: (20Hz – 20kHz):<-0,5dB @4ohm
- Channel Separation: – 69dB at 10kHz
- S/N Ratio: 97dB (101dB-‚A‘ weighted) @4ohm
- THD: < 0,04% at 10W / 4 ohms
- Headphone Amplifier: 2x 75mW at 32ohm (1%THD)
- Headphone Output: ¼-inch (6.3mm) jack (16 – 600 ohms impedance)
- Analogue Inputs: 3x pair RCA, 1x phono MM (RCA)
- Digital Inputs: 1 x Digital Coaxial, 2 x Digital Optical (Toslink)
- Wireless Input: Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD
- D/A-converter: Cirrus Logic CS4344 24bit/192kHz
- Variable Output: 1x pair RCA
- Speaker connectors: 4mm banana plugs, spades connectors, or naked wire
- Control: Wireless Remote provided, Onboard controls for power, volume, and source selection.
- Dimensions (WHD): 8.1 x 2.17 x 6.9 -inches (206 x 55 x 176mm)
- Weight: 2lbs 6 oz (1070 g) without external power supply
Connect It LS S2 Speaker Cables
- Length: 3 meters
- Assembly: Solid-Core twisted
- Conductor: High-purity oxygen-free copper
- Gauge: 4 x 0.96 mm²
- Dielectric: Polyethylene
Damp It Speaker Isolation Pods (x8)
- Special absorber feet for effective decoupling
- Prevents transmission of mechanical vibration
- Optimized to absorb frequencies from 20-500 Hz
- Made from high-tech TPE (thermoplastic elastomers)
- Especially made for bookshelf speakers, disc players, turntables, tube amplifiers, and more…
Colors!
In addition to the high-performance audiophile components you would expect from Pro-Ject, the HiFi system is offered in six color finishes that can complement just about home decor:
- Walnut
- White
- Black
- Steel Blue
- Golden Yellow
- Fir Green
Availability and Pricing
All of the components of the Colorful HiFi Set are made in the EU and are available in select markets via Authorized Pro-Ject Brick and Mortar and Online Dealers for $2,000.00.
For more information: USA Product Page
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