Pro-Ject ❤️ AC/DC: new (electrifying) collaboration for a visually striking turntable

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Pro-Ject has just expanded its Artist Series collection with an electrifying new creation: a turntable dedicated to the legendary band AC/DC. This new device, available from March 2025 at a price of €1,299, combines a bold design inspired by the band’s iconic lightning bolt logo with high-end technical features. Following special editions dedicated to Pink Floyd, Metallica, and The Beatles, Pro-Ject continues to merge the love of vinyl with rock iconography.

A striking design that leaves no one indifferent

The Pro-Ject AC/DC turntable immediately stands out with its stunning aesthetics. Its 10 mm thick translucent red glass platter reveals a transparent acrylic sub-platter shaped like the iconic lightning bolt, the emblematic symbol of the Australian band. The 28 mm thick black MDF base, specially designed for this edition, ensures stability and reduces unwanted resonances.

The visual effect is enhanced by red LED lighting that illuminates the entire mechanism, creating an atmosphere as electric as AC/DC’s stage performances. This lighting effect particularly highlights the acrylic sub-platter and gives the whole setup a stage presence worthy of the greatest rock concerts.

The 8.6-inch tonearm is another distinctive feature. Made of transparent red acrylic, it also adopts the iconic AC/DC lightning bolt shape. This attention to detail reflects Pro-Ject’s dedication to creating a device that is both a high-performance sound reproduction instrument and a true collector’s item for fans of the band.

Transparent circular platter with a red disc at the center, red angular arm with a white tip, black background

Technical performance worthy of the legend

Beyond its spectacular appearance, this turntable offers technical features that live up to Pro-Ject’s reputation in the audiophile world. The belt drive with electronic speed change ensures precise playback of records at 33 and 45 RPM.

The 10 mm thick glass platter is not just an aesthetic element: its significant mass contributes to stable and precise rotation, essential for faithful reproduction of recordings. The wow & flutter values are particularly well-controlled: +/-0.16% at 33 RPM and +/-0.14% at 45 RPM, ensuring smooth and distortion-free playback.

The acrylic tonearm is equipped with a spring-based anti-skating system that ensures optimal tracking of the record grooves. Pro-Ject has chosen to include a pre-installed Ortofon 2M red cartridge, renowned for its warm and detailed sound reproduction, particularly suited to rock music.

A black vinyl record with a translucent red tonearm and black elements on a dark background

To complement these features, the turntable rests on three height-adjustable spiked feet that provide effective isolation from external vibrations. The gold-plated RCA connectors ensure lossless signal transmission, while the included Connect It Phono E cable, with its high-quality copper conductor and semi-symmetrical design, minimizes interference.

A limited edition that continues a tradition

This AC/DC turntable follows in the footsteps of Pro-Ject’s artistic collaborations. The Austrian manufacturer has specialized in these special editions that pay tribute to legendary bands. After turntables dedicated to Pink Floyd (The Dark Side Of The Moon), Metallica, and The Beatles (Yellow Submarine), it is now AC/DC’s turn to receive this audiophile homage.

These limited editions have become true collector’s items, coveted by both audiophiles and fans of the respective bands. They demonstrate Pro-Ject’s ability to combine technical excellence with inspired design, creating devices that are both high-quality sound reproduction instruments and unique design pieces.

The Pro-Ject AC/DC turntable will be available from March 2025 at a price of €1,299. Whether you’re a high-end audio equipment enthusiast or a die-hard fan of the Australian band, this turntable promises to deliver all the energy and power of classics like “Back in Black,” “Highway to Hell,” or “Thunderstruck” with remarkable precision.

For AC/DC fans planning to attend the band’s concerts in Spain, note that the tour will stop at Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium on July 12 and 16, with The Pretty Reckless as the opening act. A perfect opportunity to complete the experience after acquiring this unique turntable.