Precision Tracking from Your Tonearm
The counterweight is one of the most critical components of any tonearm setup. It provides the downward tracking force that keeps your stylus in firm, consistent contact with the record groove. Too little force causes mistracking and distortion; too much wears both the stylus and the record prematurely. Getting the balance exactly right is essential for faithful playback and long-term preservation of your vinyl.
Designed for Pro-Ject The Classic
This replacement counterweight is the factory-specified 125g unit for the 8.6-inch aluminium tonearm fitted to Pro-Ject The Classic turntable. With its clearly engraved tracking force scale and knurled grip, it allows precise adjustment of vertical tracking force to suit your chosen cartridge. The heavier 125g mass is particularly suited to low-compliance cartridges that require a more substantial counterweight to achieve correct balance and optimal tracking force.
Genuine Pro-Ject Specification
As an official Pro-Ject spare part with model code 183, this counterweight ensures the tonearm geometry and resonance characteristics of The Classic remain exactly as designed. Using the correct counterweight maintains the tonearm-cartridge resonance frequency in the optimal range, contributing to low distortion, accurate channel separation, and extended stylus life.
Specifications
| Type | Tonearm Counterweight |
|---|---|
| Weight | 125g |
| Model Code | 183 |
| Compatible Tonearms | Pro-Ject 8.6" CC Aluminium (as fitted to Pro-Ject The Classic) |
| Cartridge Suitability | Low-compliance cartridges |
| Finish | Matte black anodised aluminium |