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Reproductor RP-300BT brings direct drive to budget vinyl
Reproductor’s RP-300BT pairs direct drive, Bluetooth 5.3, and an Audio-Technica AT91 cartridge for about 24,990 rubles in Russia.
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Reproductor RP-300BT stands out in the entry and lower-midrange turntable market for one simple reason: it uses direct drive. That is still rare at this price, where belt-drive designs dominate because they are cheaper and simpler to build. In Russia, the model sells for about 24,990 rubles in the first half of 2026.
The deck is aimed at two groups: newcomers who want a serious first turntable, and more experienced listeners looking to move from belt drive to a more speed-stable platform without paying premium-tier prices. Its feature set is broad for the segment, including:
- 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM speeds
- Adjustable counterweight and anti-skate
- A built-in phono preamp
- Bluetooth 5.3 audio output with up to 10 meters of range
- Shielded RCA output with grounding
Design and hardware
The chassis is made from 9.3 mm MDF and comes in white or black. The platter is a one-piece aluminum unit weighing 682 g, paired with a 1.9 mm silicone slipmat.
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At 452 × 377 × 139 mm and 5.3 kg, it is substantial enough for home use, though the spring-mounted feet with rubber bases are not height-adjustable. A perforated grille on the body helps vent heat from the motor and internal electronics.
Controls for speed, Start/Stop, and Quartz sit on the right side of the plinth. Quartz disables pitch control and enables manual speed adjustment in a ±10% or ±20% range.
The straight metal tonearm includes a counterweight, anti-skate, and cueing lift. Reproductor ships it with an Audio-Technica AT91 MM cartridge, using a conical diamond stylus with a rated tracking force of 2.0 g and a working range of 1.5–2.5 g. Output voltage is 3.5 mV. The turntable itself supports a wider tracking-force adjustment range, from 0 to nearly 6 g, leaving room for heavier cartridge swaps.
Electronics, connectivity, and speed accuracy
The main board is marked E-E318B-0A-01 VER 3.0. Components listed in the source include the L7809CV voltage regulator, BP2Z896-56C4 chip, TL082AP dual op-amp with AE0637F index, a component marked XXR53POB, NCE4435 1RSJ2 MOSFET, and Lscon capacitors.
According to the source, the TL082 handles RIAA correction in the built-in MM phono stage, while independent teardowns elsewhere identify BP2Z896 as part of Taiwanese manufacturer JL’s Bluetooth module lineup.
On the rear, the turntable offers RCA outputs, a ground terminal, and a jack for the external power supply. The adapter is rated at 12 V, 0.6 A, for total power of 7.2 W; playback consumption averages about 3 W.
The direct-drive system is described as nearly silent and free of noticeable vibration, with a quick but smooth stop when playback is halted. Speed tests with a household tachometer returned 33.5, 45.2, and 78.1 RPM. A second measurement showed 33.38, 45.18, and 78.23 RPM, which the source says confirms stable motor performance by two independent methods.
There is no strobe or platter light; status indication is handled only by blue, red, and green LEDs.
Playback is manual, with no auto-stop at the end of a record. Speed changes between 33 and 45 RPM use dedicated buttons, while 78 RPM is activated by pressing both at once.
Bluetooth 5.3 is useful for quick setup with wireless speakers, soundbars, or headphones, but the source notes that sound quality is noticeably worse than over RCA. The onboard volume knob affects only the wireless output level, not the wired analog path.
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