Daniel J SaitThe 6PerspeX turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems has been a staple of the company’s range for many years. The multi-award-winning record player delivers high-end sound and style. Henley Audio is proud to announce a new version of this respected turntable for the UK market, the 6PerspeX Balanced UK SuperPack.
Pro-Ject released the 6PerspeX Balanced (£2,099.00 UK SRP) earlier in 2024. It takes the previous 6PerspeX SB design and adds a new balanced output option in line with the company’s True Balanced Connection concept. However, the 6PerspeX Balanced UK SuperPack (£2,599.00 UK SRP) expands the overall package for an even more visually appealing and ‘ready to play’ solution.
Including nearly £1,000.00 worth of upgrades over the standard 6PerspeX Balanced, the UK SuperPack edition changes the standard 9CC EVO tonearm for a visually striking 9CC EVO High Gloss model. The turntable is also pre-installed with Pro-Ject’s premium Pick it MC3 moving coil cartridge for high-quality, True Balanced-ready playback out of the box.
6PerspeX Balanced UK SuperPack features include:
- NEW pre-adjusted Pick it MC3 moving coil cartridge
- NEW 9CC EVO HG tonearm with ABEC 7 ballrace tonearm bearings
- Acoustically inert, vinyl-topped sandwich MDF platter
- Inverted main bearing with ceramic ball/plate
- Magnetically isolated Corian sub-chassis
- Isolated AC motor, powered by DC/AC generator for clean power supply
- Precision belt drive system with electronic speed switch for 33 / 45 RPM speeds
- Thick acrylic main chassis
- Premium semi-symmetrical Connect it E phono cable included
- Gold-plated RCA output connectors and NEW MiniXLR balanced output
- Dust cover included
- Made in Europe
The 6PerspeX Balanced UK SuperPack £2,599.00 (SRP) is available now
6PerspeX Balanced UK SuperPack detail
The 6PerspeX Balanced is a high-end turntable that combines luxury components and advanced technologies to deliver detailed sound performance free from noise and interference. Sitting atop a clear acrylic plinth, the sophisticated magnetically isolated sub-chassis is visually striking and unique within the current Pro-Ject range.
Made to Perform
The 6PerspeX Balanced UK SuperPack stands out thanks to its 9CC EVO HG tonearm. The 9in conical carbon fibre tube is super stiff and lightweight, allowing any attached cartridge to traverse the record groove efficiently while resisting unwanted vibrations. The tonearm tube is mounted in a high-mass construction with an inverted cardan bearing using ABEC 7-quality ballraces and four stainless steel tips. With adjustability for VTA and azimuth, it’s easy for advanced users to set the tonearm perfectly for their attached cartridge.
The 6PerspeX Balanced UK SuperPack is supplied with the True Balanced-ready Pick it MC3 cartridge pre-installed. Made by Pro-Ject to exacting standards, this all-purpose cartridge delivers a powerful, dynamic sound that suits a wide range of musical genres from its aluminium housing.
Structurally, the 6PerspeX Balanced is most recognised by its beautiful transparent acrylic plinth. Sitting on three height-adjustable aluminium coned feet, the turntable takes on extra depth and visual intrigue thanks to its magnetically isolated Corian sub-chassis. This construction allows the record platter to “float” free from external resonances.
The premium belt-drive system features an in-house designed and manufactured AC drive motor, housed in a solid assembly decoupled from the sub-chassis and powered by a sophisticated DC/AC power generator. This setup allows for clean and stable power, resulting in excellent rotational stability and minimal vibrations. Speed change between 33 and 45 RPM is handled by a simple push-button control system on top of the motor.
The precision-balanced vinyl sandwich main platter completes the drive system, which rides on an inverted main bearing featuring a ceramic ball for liquid-smooth rotation. The platter’s 4mm thick vinyl top layer is the perfect interface for a playing record. It eliminates the need for any form of turntable mat, which can have a detrimental effect on the sound performance of high-end turntables. The platter is finished with a threaded spindle to accommodate the supplied record clamp.
Easy to Use
Once correctly set up according to the instructions, the 6PerspeX Balanced UK SuperPack is ready to play into any system with a moving coil phono stage. The resultant sound performance is detailed and dynamic, free from extraneous noise and engaging enough to enjoy for hours on end.
The 6PerspeX Balanced UK SuperPack is supplied with the cartridge pre-installed and includes a dust cover and a semi-balanced Connect it E Phono RCA turntable interconnect in the box. Combined with the turntable’s MiniXLR output connector, the 6PerspeX Balanced UK SuperPack is also capable of balanced audio transmission. Pro-Ject’s True Balanced Connection concept invites users to take advantage of higher gain and reduced noise from their turntable. Pro-Ject’s ‘True Balanced’ cable range offers the perfect cable companion to extend this balanced signal from your turntable to a balanced-compatible phono stage.