Metallica, the legendary heavy metal band, enjoys renewed popularity thanks to features in the Netflix series Stranger Things. However, for die-hard fans, their love for Metallica never waned. For the most devoted, any piece of Metallica memorabilia is a treasure. And for those with the means, a limited-edition turntable featuring Metallica’s artwork is the ultimate collectible.
The Metallica Pro-Ject Turntable: A Collector’s Item
Created in collaboration with Pro-Ject, this turntable boasts stunning visuals and the high-fidelity audio expected from the renowned manufacturer. This “no compromise” partnership integrated top-tier audiophile technology into the Metallica-branded turntable, using premium materials from a diamond-tipped stylus to heavy metal feet.
Design and Features
The turntable’s most striking feature is its mirror-finished metal top plate, creating captivating reflections. The heavy glass platter enhances stability, ensuring precise playback speeds and showcasing the Pro-Ject Metallica artwork even when not in use. This design isn’t just visually appealing; it contributes to superior audio quality.
While offering precise adjustments, the turntable is user-friendly. It comes pre-adjusted with Pro-Ject’s Pick it S2 C cartridge. The S-shaped tonearm with a detachable SME headshell makes cartridge changes simple. Adjustable tracking force and anti-skating allow for fine-tuning to optimize performance.
The high-mass glass platter not only adds a touch of elegance but also significantly reduces noise and unwanted vibrations due to its added weight, coupled with the aluminum construction and sub-platter. This results in improved sound clarity and stability.
The precise pulley and sub-platter dramatically improve short-term speed stability, minimizing “wow and flutter.” Height-adjustable, heavy-duty metal feet maintain levelness on any surface. Electronic speed control offers settings for 33, 45, and 78 RPM playback.
Specifications
Key Features of Metallica’s Official Turntable:
- 8.6-inch (22cm) S-shaped aluminum tonearm
- Gold-plated RCA connectors
- Handmade in Europe
- Heavy glass platter and aluminum sub-platter
- Heavy MDF plinth in unique Metallica design
- Height-adjustable metal feet
- Metal drive pulley
- Mirror-finished metal top plate
- Pre-adjusted Pick it S2 C cartridge & SME headshell
- Precision belt drive with electronic speed control
- Premium semi-symmetrical phono cable with metal connectors
- Fully adjustable tracking force and anti-skating
The Pro-Ject Audio Systems Metallica Limited Edition Turntable is priced at $1,599 / £1,149 / €1,299.00 and will be available from August 2022.
While the ninja star-inspired design might appeal to non-Metallica fans, the quality is undeniable. At $1,599, this limited-edition turntable is clearly targeted towards dedicated Metallica fans with the financial resources to acquire it.
More info: UK www.henleyaudio.co.uk US: www.projectusa.com
Read also: Anyone Can DJ in 2025, But What Makes You Stand Out?
* generate randomized username
- COMMENT_FIRST
- #1 Lord_Nikon [12]
- #2 Void_Reaper [10]
- #3 Cereal_Killer [10]
- #4 Dark_Pulse [9]
- #5 Void_Strike [8]
- #6 Phantom_Phreak [7]
- #7 Data_Drifter [7]
- #8 Zero_Cool [7]
