Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon vs Victrola Hi-Res Onyx
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon · Victrola Hi-Res Onyx.
| Specification | Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon |
Victrola Hi-Res Onyx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | Highlighted difference. £349 |
| Category | Hi-fi | Hi-fi |
| Status | current | current |
| Years | 2016–present | 2023–present |
| Drive | belt drive | belt drive |
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | sold bare or with Ortofon 2M Silver | Highlighted difference. Audio-Technica AT-VM95E |
| Phono stage | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| USB output | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| Platter | MDF with vinyl mat | aluminium |
| Tonearm | 10" carbon-fibre S-shape | straight, adjustable |
| Wow & flutter | — | — |
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.
On price alone the Victrola Hi-Res Onyx costs less, coming in £1 (about 0%) below the Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon.
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.
The Victrola Hi-Res Onyx has a built-in phono stage and Bluetooth streaming. Skip the phono stage and you'll need one built into your amp, or a separate box, to play through normal speakers.
Bottom line: £1 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.
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| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Argos | electronics chain | Fast track delivery and collection | Search at Argos ↗ |
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| HMV | music retail | UK delivery and store collection | Search at HMV ↗ |