Pro-Ject X Fred Perry Record Deck
The Austrian company Pro-Ject decided to create a collection (the words “series” or “line” are no longer suitable here) together with the clothing brand Fred Perry. We are talking about turntables that will be decorated with the famous wreath logo. What else Fred Perry brought to Pro-Ject products is still unknown.
The first model of the series, called Pro-Ject X Fred Perry Record Deck, is already on sale. The main feature of the novelty is an acrylic mat with the Laurel Wreath logo. At its core, the turntable is a hybrid of two popular Pro-Ject models: Essential III and Debut Carbon EVO. It has a built-in adjustable phono stage, an Ortofon OM 10 cartridge with an elliptical diamond stylus, and a straight aluminum tonearm.
The novelty is produced in three color combinations: black / champagne, white / ice / dark blue, and maroon/white/ice. Slipmat, by the way, can be purchased separately – however, felt, not acrylic, for 30 British pounds. The collection also includes a clamp and a vinyl cleaning kit for £50 and £35 respectively.
The Pro-Ject X Fred Perry Record Deck itself costs £450 in the UK.