Sumiko and Pro-Ject USA are thrilled to preview the new special-edition Metallica artist series turntable, designed and handmade in Europe.

Metallica Limited Edition Turntable from Pro-Ject

MISTELBACH, AUSTRIA (May 19, 2022) – The Metallica Team chose Pro-Ject as their partner to collaborate for the Metallica-themed record player, continuing the brand’s proud tradition of collaborations with artists.

Pro-Ject’s design team treated the surface of the new turntable with a mirror-finished metal logo contour to give the player its distinctive look, a bold aesthetic that resonates with the iconic rock band. The S-shaped tonearm is fitted with a detachable headshell to allow quick cartridge changes, includes a factory installed and aligned Pro-Ject Pick it S2 C cartridge. Tracking force, anti-skating and VTA are all adjustable to offer flexibility and position the Metallica Limited Edition Turntable as a true audiophile investment.

Metallica Limited Edition Turntable from Pro-Ject (Top View)

Metallica Limited Edition Turntable from Pro-Ject (Angle View)

Metallica Limited Edition Turntable from Pro-Ject (Closeup View Part One)

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Metallica Limited Edition Turntable Features:

  • 8.6” S-shape aluminum tonearm
  • VTA, tracking force & anti-skating are all fully adjustable
  • Heavy MDF plinth in unique Metallica design
  • Mirror finished metal top plate
  • Heavy glass platter
  • Aluminum sub platter
  • Metal drive pulley
  • Height-adjustable metal feet
  • Electronic speed switch
  • Precision belt drive with electronic speed control
  • Premium semi-symmetrical phono cable with integrated grounding wire
  • Gold plated RCA connectors

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Metallica Limited Edition Turntable from Pro-Ject (Zoomed in view)

Metallica Limited Edition Turntable from Pro-Ject (Closeup View Part Two)

The Metallica Turntable will be available for $1599 USD in limited quantities through select Authorized Pro-Ject Audio Systems retailers beginning Summer 2022.

Metallica Limited Edition Turntable from Pro-Ject Side View

Pro-jectAbout Pro-Ject USA

Pro-Ject Audio Systems was founded by one of Austria’s leading high-end audio distributors, Heinz Lichtenegger, in early 1991. A genuine music lover and a dyed-in-the-wool audiophile, Heinz challenged the common “cost-no- object” approach to analog audio equipment by manufacturing turntables, tonearms, and accessories at a reasonable price without compromising build quality or sonic performance. With his passion for high-end audio fueling a desire to take a familiar industry in a new direction, Heinz proceeded to use Pro-Ject Audio Systems as a locomotive to bring high-end gear to the masses. By adhering to that philosophy while still only using quality electronic components that deliver sound that far exceeds their stature, the engineers at Pro-Ject redefined what is possible in high-end audio and proven that great things do come in small packages.