Pro-Ject Metallica Limited Edition vs Rekkord M500

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Pro-Ject Metallica Limited Edition · Rekkord M500.

Comparison of Pro-Ject Metallica Limited Edition and Rekkord M500
Specification Pro-Ject
Metallica Limited Edition
Rekkord
M500
Price£1,149Highlighted difference. £1,099
CategoryHi-fiHi-fi
Statuscurrentcurrent
Years2022–present2023–present
Drivebelt drivebelt drive
SpeedsHighlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm33/45 rpm
Operationmanualmanual
Cartridge suppliedPick it S2 COrtofon 2M Blue
Phono stageNoNo
USB outputNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Platterglassaluminium
Tonearm8.6" S-shape aluminium with SME-style headshell8.3" ULM aluminium, gimbal bearing
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Practical differences

Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.

There's a real gap here: £50 separates them, with the Pro-Ject Metallica Limited Edition the pricier of the two.

Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.

Bottom line: £50 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.

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