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Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | AV.com Standard | AV.com Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Please note: This is only available where all items in the order are dispatched in a single delivery. Gear4music Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA) (FCA FRN 706272) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Financial Services UK Limited (company number 14290857), which is authorised and regulated by the FCA for carrying out regulated consumer credit activities (firm reference number 987889), and for the provision of payment services under the Electronic Monday Regulations 2011 (firm reference number 1021834).
More infoTo make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 12 months: £21.51Final Payment: £21.51No settlement fee | £283.12 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92Final Payment: £11.92No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77Final Payment: £8.77No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34Final Payment: £6.34No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 12 months: £21.51Final Payment: £21.51No settlement fee | £283.12 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92Final Payment: £11.92No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77Final Payment: £8.77No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34Final Payment: £6.34No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
Key Features
Essential III SB is the one to chose when it comes to comfort needs. For the audiophile that has multiple 12“ LPs and 7“ Singles and likes to flip through them with ease. Essential III SB allows the listener to change speeds with the push of only a single button. Going from 33.3 to 45 rpm, and vice versa, within a second, Essential III SB is the perfect companion for everyone who needs to change vinyl in a hurry.
Nearly New: This product may have been opened for quality control purposes, returned by a customer, refurbished, or may have non-essential parts or software missing. Otherwise, the product operates as new. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price, supplied with a one-year warranty.
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"A great step on to the vinyl ladder, Pro-Ject’s Flexi-Range has six different models that cater for every aspiring vinyl junkie.From the super value Essential III to the fully loaded Record Master."
"A great step on to the vinyl ladder, Pro-Ject’s Flexi-Range has six different models that cater for every aspiring vinyl junkie.From the super value Essential III to the fully loaded Record Master – with electronic speed control, built-in phono stage, analogue-to-digital converter and USB output – there’s something for everyone."
"Another budget Pro-Ject turntable, another five star review – the company simply can’t shake the habit of turning out top-class turntables. ."
Essential III SB is the one to chose when it comes to comfort needs. For the audiophile that has multiple 12“ LPs and 7“ Singles and likes to flip through them with ease. Essential III SB allows the listener to change speeds with the push of only a single button. Going from 33.3 to 45 rpm, and vice versa, within a second, Essential III SB is the perfect companion for everyone who needs to change vinyl in a hurry. The top grade OM10 pickup by Ortofon will guarantee for sonic pleasures all around. Essential III SB delivers lively, balanced and highly involving sound that will delight every vinyl lover. Essential III comes in the aesthetic high-gloss colors black, red and white.
The Essential III retains the simple yet elegant frame of the Essential II. Made from high-quality MDF for its acoustically neutral character, and now wrapped in a high-gloss paint finish (available in red, white or black); the main structure combines both elegance and functionality. The plinth is then mounted on three anti-vibration feet, for effective decoupling from the surface on which the turntable is placed.
One notable upgrade from the Essential II is the new gloss MDF platter which is anti-resonant and acoustically neutral in its performance. The platter uses a stainless steel bearing in a bronze bushing with Teflon-lined bottom for liquid-smooth rotation. The overall sound result is an open, exciting sound that arrives at a foot-tapping tempo.The Essential III SB uses the same 9V motor as its predecessor, but it’s also the first to use a new integrated grounding link that dramatically reduces electrical interference to unprecedented low levels. The motor is a premium, synchronous AC design that’s driven by a built-in signal generator, ensuring optimal speed stability and minimal resonances. The brand new aluminium pulley improves the performance and the appearance even further still.The Essential III SB is pre-fitted with an 8.6” aluminium tonearm for its lightweight, rigid characteristics. The gimbal bearing assembly uses sapphire bearings to allow for smooth tracking across a record, and the supplied counterweight allows for a variety of premium pick-up cartridges to be installed. The tonearm is supplied with an Ortofon OM 10 cartridge installed. Superior to the Essential II’s OM 5E cartridge, the OM 10 uses an elliptical profile and precision micro-mechanics to deliver a nice, full soundstage with plenty of impact.Essential III SB comes in the aesthetic high-gloss colors black, red and white.
Low tolerance platter bearing with strainless steel spindle
Equipped with the high-quality pickup OM10 by the phonographic cartridge pioneer Ortofon
Connect-IT E for superior signal transmission features a Pre-mounted gold-plated RCA interconnect cable
| Speed | 33, 45 (electronic speed change) |
|---|---|
| Drive principle | belt drive |
| Wow and flutter | 33: 0,70% 45: 0,60% |
| Speed drift | 33: 0,21% 45: 0,19% |
| Platter | 300mm MDF |
| Main platter bearing spindle | High-quality stainless steel |
| Tonearm | 8,6”, aluminium |
| Effective arm length | 218,5 mm |
| Overhang | 22,0mm |
| Effective tonearmmass | 8,0 gr |
| Suitable for cartridge mass | 3 - 5,5g |
| Tracking force | 0 - 25mn (recommended for OM10 18mn) |
| Included accessory | power supply, dust cover |
| Power consumption | 4,5 watts max |
| Dimensions | 420 x 112 x 330mm (WxHxD) |
| Weight | 5,0 kg net |
