Pro-Ject RPM 9 Carbon
High-end turntables · 2016–? Discontinued
$1,200–$1,800 typical US used price
A carbon-fibre-skinned, granite-based audiophile deck with an inverted ceramic bearing and outboard motor.
was $3,000 US; used asks cluster around half retail, thin but consistent data
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Sold without a cartridge fitted — budget for a compatible cartridge and setup before first use.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history, especially the belt, bearing and stylus.
- Professional setup of tracking force, alignment, azimuth and arm height is worth budgeting for at this level.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare or with Ortofon Quintet Bronze (MC) |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | 7.2kg aluminium with TPE damping |
| Tonearm | 9" EVO carbon-fibre |
| Dimensions | 440 x 180 x 325 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 36.4 lb (16.5 kg) |
| Finishes | Carbon fibre finish only (per Henley UK stock) |
| Warranty | 2 years (extendable to 3 with registration) |
| Years | 2016–? |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Where to buy the Pro-Ject RPM 9 Carbon
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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