The purpose of the counterweight is to create optimal downforce for the pickup cartridge to read as much detail as possible in the recording groove.
Audiophile equipment manufacturer founded in 1991 by Heinz Lichtenegger and based in Mistelbach, Austria. Pro-Ject Audio Systems develops products in Austria and manufactures them in Europe. It manufactures a wide range of audio equipment, including a family of turntables that are often cited as entry-level reference models. Pro-Ject Audio Systems also manufactures a range of micro hi-fi components such as Amplifiers, CD Cassettes, Phono Studios, Streaming Devices, Loudspeakers and more. Today, Pro-Ject audio systems are shipped to more than 80 countries around the world.
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