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Pro-Ject The Dark Side of the Moon Special edition manual belt-drive turntable

Item # 252TDSOTM

This high-performance turntable will appeal to Pink Floyd fans and other hi-fi design connoisseurs.

This high-performance turntable will appeal to Pink Floyd fans and other hi-fi design connoisseurs.

Item # 252TDSOTM

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About the Pro-Ject The Dark Side of the Moon

Ned O.

Product highlights:

  • prism-shaped MDF plinth with precision aluminum sub-platter
  • dimmable LED rainbow backlight
  • acoustically inert 10mm-thick glass platter (includes felt mat)
  • platter bearing is a stainless steel axle in a bronze bushing for smooth rotation, accurate speed, and low wow-and-flutter
  • 8-5/8" straight aluminum and acrylic tonearm
  • manual operation
  • includes pre-mounted Pick It PRO Special Edition moving magnet cartridge
  • 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds with manual speed change
  • detachable RCA audio cable included
  • dust cover not included
  • requires a phono preamp or phono input on receiver or preamplifier
  • matching glass pyramid TDSOM Record Weight available (sold separately)
Performance specs:
  • speed drift: ±0.40% at 33 RPM, ±0.30% at 45 RPM
  • wow and flutter: ±0.16% at 33 RPM, ±0.14% at 45 RPM
  • signal-to-noise ratio: 68 dB
Dimensions and warranty:
  • 19-1/2"W x 5-3/16"H x 15-15/16"D
  • weight: 13.23 lbs.
  • warranty: 2 years (1 year for the supplied cartridge)
  • MFR # 9120129861649
  • Item # 252TDSOTM

What's in the box:

Pro-Ject The Dark Side of the Moon owner's manual

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  • Turntable
  • Tonearm with integrated headshell
  • Cartridge/Stylus assembly (pre-installed)
  • AC power supply (attached 6.5' DC cord)
  • 3 AC plug adapters (US/UK/EU)
  • Platter
  • Sub-platter
  • Mat
  • Belt
  • 47" RCA stereo cable (Connect-it-E)
  • 45 RPM adapter
  • Counter weight
  • On/Off switch rod
  • Hex-key
  • Stylus Pressure Gauge
  • Two-Point Cartridge Alignment Protractor
  • Setup Guide

More details on the Pro-Ject The Dark Side of the Moon

Stacey B.

Features & specs

Features
Color Black
Operation Manual
Automatic Functions N/A
Speeds 33-1/3, 45
Speed Control Manual
Drive Type Belt
Pitch Control No
Phono Preamp No
Phono/Line Switch No
Adjustable Vertical Tracking Angle No
Adjustable Azimuth No
Bluetooth Built-In No
Wi-Fi Streaming No
45 RPM Adapter Yes
Dust Cover No
Materials and Construction
Plinth MDF
Platter Glass
Tone Arm Shape Straight
Tone Arm Material Aluminum/Acrylic
Tone Arm Lift Finger, Lever
Cartridge Info
Included Cartridge Pick It PRO Special Edition
Cartridge Type MM
Removable Headshell No
Tracking Weight 2.0 g (20mN)
Frequency Response 20-20,000
Output Voltage 4.0
Load Impedance 47,000
Load Capacitance 150-300
Connections
RCA Audio Output Yes
3.5mm Audio Output No
5-pin Mini XLR Audio Output No
5-pin DIN Audio Output No
Ground Wire Terminal Yes
USB-A Port No
USB-B Port No
Audio Cable Detachable
Power Cable Detachable (12-volt DC adapter)
Audio Specs
Signal to Noise Ratio 68
Wow and Flutter 0.16
Dimensions and Warranty
Width (Inches) 19.5
Height (Inches) 5.3125
Depth (Inches) 15.9375
Weight 13.23 lbs.
Turntable Parts Warranty 2 Years
Turntable Labor Warranty 2 Years
Cartridge Parts Warranty 1 Year
Cartridge Labor Warranty 1 Year

Product Research

Features

2-Speed Manual Belt Drive: The Pro-Ject Dark Side Of The Moon (TDSOTM) Special Edition turntable employs a 2-speed manual belt drive design that supports 33-1/3 and 45 RPM playback (45 RPM adapter is included). The turntable's flat silicon belt is driven by an AC motor to ensure stable speed every time.

Prism MDF Plinth with Rainbow LEDs & Damped Feet: The Dark Side Of The Moon (TDSOTM) Special Edition turntable features a triangular 28mm MDF (medium density fiberboard) plinth for a sturdy, non-resonant base. The unique triangular-shaped plinth is paired with a rainbow LED backlight on the right-hand side which makes the turntable look even more impressive and beautiful when listening to your favorite vinyl records in the dark. The rainbow LED backlight is dimmable and can be turned completely off. The MDF plinth stands on three damped aluminum feet to isolate the turntable from your mounting surface.

Heavyweight Platter & Sub Platter: The Pro-Ject Dark Side Of The Moon turntable includes a heavy 10mm glass platter combined with a solid aluminum sub platter that sits on a stainless steel axle and brass bushing for exceptional detail and accurate sound. The optional Glass Prism Record Weight makes a perfect addition to the turntable and ensures a firm fit of your vinyl record by securing your playing vinyl record against the turntable platter. By holding the two together, the sound performance of the turntable is improved, in timing and depth of sound - typically with more clarity in the lows and mids, plus less harshness in the upper registers.

Aluminum/Acrylic Tonearm with Pre-installed Pick It PRO Special Edition Cartridge: The Dark Side Of The Moon turntable features an 8.6" tonearm with integrated headshell and spring anti-skating. This low resonance tonearm is a completely new design that combines black aluminum parts and acrylic for excellent tracking. The one-piece arm and headshell design prevents unwanted resonances and offers a solid physical bond to the cartridge.

Pick it PRO Special Edition Cartridge: The Dark Side Of The Moon turntable is outfitted with a pre-installed and pre-adjusted Pick it PRO Special Edition MM (moving magnet) phono cartridge. This special edition MM phono cartridge has been expertly tuned to deliver rich, detailed sound.

Gold-Plated RCA Outputs: The Pro-Ject Dark Side Of The Moon is outfitted with a set of gold-plated stereo RCA outputs that provide excellent audio signal transfer and resistance against corrosion. Pro-Ject's Connect-it-E cable is included. Pro-Ject's Connect-it-E cable is a semi-balanced, low-capacitance cable, with superior shielding. However, you can always upgrade to an even higher quality cable if preferred.

  • The Dark Side Of The Moon turntable will need to be plugged into a dedicated Phono MM input on your AV receiver or integrated amplifier.
  • If your AV receiver or integrated amplifier is not equipped with a dedicated Phono MM input, you'll need an external Phono MM preamp (sold separately - see Accessories Tab).

AC Power Adapter: The Dark Side Of The Moon includes an AC power adapter that will plug into the back of the turntable and into an AC power outlet or surge protector/line-conditioner (sold separately).

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Customer Q&A

2 questions already asked

Q
Can the spike feet be removed? And if so, what is the thread size of the feet screw?
colin  Sep 12, 2024
1 answer
A
Hey Colin, looking at this turntable, those feet are not removeable.
red  Sep 12, 2024 (Staff)
Q
I put records right on rounded glass to listen , or should I put record on black mat on the glass ?
alik  May 10, 2024
1 answer
A
Your LPs would be placed directly on the heavyweight glass platter, Alik. You can even add the cool Pro-Ject prism weight in the link below to complete the look and increase performance! https://www.crutchfield.com/p_252DSOTMGW/Pro-Ject-TDSOTM-Record-Weight.html
bo  May 10, 2024 (Staff)

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