Description
About the Pro-Ject Signature 10 Turntable
The Pro-Ject Signature 10 Turntable sits below the Signature 12.2, but it still follows the same high-mass, low-resonance design thinking. The Signature 10 uses a metal-granulate-filled MDF chassis, magnetic feet with TPE damping, a 10.4kg TPE-damped platter, electronic 33 / 45 RPM speed control, and a supplied Pro-Ject Connect it 5P tonearm cable.
The Signature 10 is supplied as a high-end turntable platform. It does not include a cartridge, which is the right approach at this level. It gives you the freedom to choose the right MM or MC cartridge for your phono stage, amplifier, speakers, and listening preferences.
What We Like
At Rapallo, the Pro-Ject Signature 10 is for vinyl listeners who want a serious turntable with strong mass, good isolation, and flexible cartridge matching.
The key strength is mechanical stability. The chassis is filled with metal granulate to reduce resonance, while magnetic feet and TPE damping decouple the turntable from the surface below. As a result, the tonearm and cartridge sit on a quieter platform, which helps improve clarity, focus, and bass control.
We also like the platter system. The 10.4kg aluminium platter is TPE damped and runs on an inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic suspension. This helps the platter rotate smoothly and quietly, while reducing mechanical noise and unwanted vibration.
The 10-inch Signature tonearm is another major feature. It uses a single-pivot design, an SME-style detachable headshell, and wide adjustment options, including VTA, azimuth, anti-skating, and mounting distance. Therefore, it gives you more cartridge setup flexibility than simpler decks.
For NZ customers building a premium vinyl system, the Signature 10 is best matched with a quality cartridge, a low-noise phono stage, a capable amplifier, and revealing speakers. It rewards proper setup, careful cartridge alignment, and good isolation.
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The Pro-Ject Signature 10 Turntable Is Ideal For
- Serious vinyl listeners
- High-end two-channel systems
- Customers wanting a mass-loaded turntable
- MM or MC cartridge matching
- Dedicated listening rooms
- Listeners upgrading from Xtension, RPM, X8, or 6PerspeX models
- Systems where isolation, cartridge setup, and platter stability matter
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Pro-Ject Signature 10?
The Pro-Ject Signature 10 is a high-end manual belt-drive turntable with a mass-loaded MDF chassis, magnetic decoupling, 10.4kg aluminium platter, inverted ceramic bearing, and 10-inch Signature single-pivot tonearm. - Does the Pro-Ject Signature 10 come with a cartridge?
No, the Signature 10 is supplied without a cartridge. This allows you to choose the right MM or MC cartridge for your system, talk to our team for expert advice.. - Does the Signature 10 have a built-in phono stage?
No, it does not include a built-in phono preamp. You will need a separate phono stage or an amplifier with a suitable phono input. - What tonearm does the Signature 10 use?
It uses Pro-Ject’s 10-inch Signature single-pivot aluminium tonearm with an SME-style detachable headshell. - What cartridges suit the Signature 10?
The supplied counterweight system supports a wide cartridge weight range from 4.5g to 20g, depending on counterweight setup. It can work with many high-quality MM and MC cartridges. - Can the Signature 10 play 45 RPM records?
Yes, it supports 33 and 45 RPM playback with electronic speed change. - Does the Signature 10 support 78 RPM?
No, the official specification lists 33 and 45 RPM only. - What is the platter made from?
The platter is a 10.4kg aluminium platter with TPE damping and magnetic decoupling. It runs on an inverted ceramic main bearing with magnetic suspension. - How heavy is the Signature 10?
The turntable weighs 23kg without packaging and 40kg with its box. - What is the benefit of the magnetic feet?
The magnetic feet help decouple the chassis from the surface below. This reduces vibration transfer and helps the cartridge track more cleanly. - What finishes are available?
Finish options include high gloss piano black, high gloss white, and real wood finishes such as walnut, palisander, olive, and mahogany. - Who is the Pro-Ject Signature 10 best suited to?
It is best for serious vinyl listeners who want a high-mass turntable with excellent isolation, flexible cartridge setup, and a refined platform for a premium analogue system.
Key Features
High-End Signature Series Platform
The Signature 10 is a serious high-end Pro-Ject turntable and tonearm package. Pro-Ject describes it as a no-compromise high-end configuration that combines mass-loaded and floating turntable principles.
Mass-Loaded MDF Chassis
The MDF chassis is filled with metal granulate to add mass and suppress vibration. This helps reduce resonance and gives the platter and tonearm a more stable foundation.
Magnetic Decoupling Feet
Magnetic feet and TPE pillows decouple the chassis from the surface below. This helps reduce vibration transfer from the rack, floor, and room into the turntable.
10.4kg Aluminium Platter
The platter weighs 10.4kg and is TPE damped. It is precision diamond-cut from a single piece of aluminium, giving it excellent mass, stability, and resonance control.
Magnetically Decoupled Main Bearing
The platter runs on an inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic suspension. This helps the heavy platter run quietly and smoothly, while reducing mechanical noise.
10-Inch Signature Tonearm
The Pro-Ject Signature 10 tonearm is a 10-inch single-pivot aluminium tonearm with SME headshell. It is designed by Pro-Ject and offers wide adjustment options for cartridge setup.
SME-Style Detachable Headshell
The detachable Signature headshell makes cartridge mounting and swapping more practical. It also gives the Signature 10 a more flexible cartridge platform than many fixed-headshell designs.
VTA, Azimuth and Mounting Distance Adjustment
The Signature 10 tonearm allows VTA adjustment, azimuth adjustment, and mounting distance adjustment. This makes it suitable for many cartridge types and different alignment preferences.
Wide Cartridge Compatibility
The supplied counterweight system supports cartridges from 4.5g to 20g, depending on counterweight configuration. This gives strong flexibility for both MM and MC cartridges.
Electronic 33 / 45 RPM Speed Control
The Signature 10 uses microprocessor-driven electronic speed control for 33 and 45 RPM playback. Lighted control buttons make operation simple.
Connect it 5P Cable Included
A Pro-Ject Connect it 5P tonearm cable is supplied. Pro-Ject describes this as an interconnect cable with earthing wire, two RCA phono plugs, and one 5-pole tonearm socket.
Record Puck Included
A 405g Signature record puck is included. Pro-Ject says reducing unwanted resonance between the record and platter can significantly improve the sound.
Supplied in Wooden Box
The Signature 10 is shipped in a wooden box for safe transport. This is important for a 23kg high-mass turntable with separate platter, tonearm components, and setup accessories.
Perfect System Match
A strong match would be the Pro-Ject Signature 10, a carefully chosen moving-coil cartridge, a high-quality MC phono stage, and a capable integrated amplifier driving revealing floorstanding speakers.
For a Pro-Ject-focused system, pair it with a Pro-Ject Phono Box RS2 or Tube Box DS3 B. Then choose the cartridge around your preferred sound, phono stage loading options, and amplifier / speaker balance. Because the Signature 10 is supplied without a cartridge, Rapallo can help choose, fit, align, and optimise the cartridge properly.
Product Comparison Snapshot
| Model | Best For | Key Difference |
| Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Evolution | High-end mass-loaded vinyl systems | Smaller platform, 10cc Evolution arm, 10.3kg platter |
| Pro-Ject RPM 10 Carbon | High-end RPM-style open platform systems | 10cc Evolution arm, Ground It Carbon base, open chassis design |
| Pro-Ject Signature 10 | Signature-style high-mass systems | Smaller Signature platform |
| Pro-Ject Signature 12.2 | Reference Pro-Ject analogue systems | 12-inch 3-point pivot arm, 10.55kg platter, flywheel drive, flagship build |
Specifications
Brand: Pro-Ject
Model: Signature 10
Product Type: High-End Manual Belt-Drive Turntable
Drive System
Belt drive
Operation
Manual
Speeds
33 RPM
45 RPM
Speed Change
Electronic speed change
Motor Control System
Precision generator
Microprocessor-driven speed control
Speed Variance
33 RPM: less than ±0.1%
45 RPM: less than ±0.09%
Wow and Flutter
33 RPM: less than ±0.01%
45 RPM: less than ±0.01%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Mechanical noise: -40dB
Electrical noise: -73dB
Tonearm
10-inch Signature single-pivot tonearm
Aluminium tonearm
SME-style detachable headshell
Effective Tonearm Length
254mm
Overhang
16mm
Mounting Distance
238mm
Effective Tonearm Mass
18.5g
Downforce Range
0 to 30mN
0 to 3.0g
Cartridge
Not included
Suitable Cartridge Mass
4.5g to 8g with standard counterweight
7.5g to 20g with additional counterweight
Tonearm Adjustment
VTA adjustment
Azimuth adjustment
Anti-skating adjustment
Mounting distance adjustment
Platter
10.4kg aluminium platter
TPE damped
Magnetically decoupled
Platter Puck
405g Signature record puck included
Main Bearing
Inverted ceramic ball and plate bearing
Magnetic suspension
Chassis
Metal-granulate-filled MDF chassis
Mass-loaded design
Magnetic decoupling
Feet
Magnetic adjustable feet
TPE damping pillows
Tonearm Cable Included
Pro-Ject Connect it 5P / 5P-CC phono cable
RCA phono plugs with earthing wire
Included Accessories
Drive belt
Signature record puck
Single adapter
Allen keys
Signal cable
White cotton gloves
Cloth
Additional counterweight
Spirit level
Cartridge alignment tool
Cartridge alignment protractor
Universal power supply
Instructions for use
Wooden transport box
Power Supply
15V DC / 1.6A
Universal switch-mode power supply
90 to 264V AC, 47 to 63Hz
Power Consumption
13W maximum
0.5W standby
Dimensions
475mm (W) x 195mm (H) x 354mm (D)
Weight
23kg without box
40kg with box
Finish Options
High Gloss Piano Black
High Gloss White
Real Wood Walnut
Real Wood Palisander
Real Wood Olive
Real Wood Mahogany
Availability may vary by market
Country of Manufacture
Europe
Rapallo Product Data
Brand: Pro-Ject
MPN: SIGNATURE-10
SKU: PROJ-SIGNATURE-10
EAN / UPC / GTIN: 9120097828637
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