Your needs, this model
Does it fit your priorities?
Can Peace & Love feed a receiver's AUX input or powered speakers directly?
The model page describes an external phono-preamp connection, and the linked Essential III guide identifies PHONO-level output. Use a compatible MM PHONO input or add a suitable external MM phono stage before a line input.
Does it play 78-rpm records?
The exact model page and product information list manual 33 and 45 rpm only; they do not document 78-rpm operation.
What should I verify before adjusting the included OM10?
The edition product sheet and linked Essential III guide both list 15 mN for the factory OM10. Confirm the exact cartridge and stylus fitted to the used unit before applying that setting.
Pro-Ject’s global directory links “Ringo Starr Peace & Love” to a dedicated Artist Collection turntable page. The manufacturer describes a special edition of its Essential III with an acrylic platter, Ringo Starr-designed artwork, a pre-mounted Ortofon OM10 moving-magnet cartridge and a semi-balanced Connect it E phono/RCA lead. The current page shows a sold-out notice. This is an evidence-limited reference to the exact global model, not a current U.S. offer or a promise about the contents or condition of any seller’s package.
The deck’s identity is clear; its appeal is specific
The clear platter exposes the multicolour artwork beneath it, while the 8.6-inch aluminium arm, belt drive and Essential III platform give the model a conventional manual turntable layout. Pro-Ject’s page and product sheet list 33 and 45 rpm with manual speed change, a 300 mm acrylic platter, stainless-steel bearing spindle and an OM10 cartridge. The page describes the special-edition artwork as designed by Ringo Starr. Those details make the model distinct from a plain Essential III, but they do not show that a record collection or other artist merchandise is bundled with the deck. The official image is useful for identifying the decorated turntable; pictured artwork is not a seller’s carton list. The product information lists 420 × 112 × 330 mm and 5 kg net. These model-specific numbers are more useful for an initial shelf check than a photo alone, but confirm whether a seller means the table body, cover position or package before planning tight clearance. A dust cover, felt mat, power supply and Connect it E phono cable appear in the maker’s documentation. That is not proof that every used or region-specific listing still includes them.Plan for a phono-level connection
The page explains that the supplied phono/RCA cable connects the turntable to an external phono preamp. Its linked Essential III guide describes a PHONO-level output, recommends a correctly matched PHONO input, warns that ordinary line inputs are unsuitable, and says to add a separate phono amplifier when the receiver lacks a suitable one. It identifies the factory OM10 as a moving-magnet cartridge and gives a 47 kΩ MM load. For a compatible receiver or integrated amplifier, use its suitable MM PHONO input; for a line-only receiver or powered speakers, place an appropriate external MM phono stage between the turntable and the line input. The presence of an RCA cable by itself does not provide that equalization or amplification. Because the linked guide is the general Essential III manual rather than a carton photograph, use the exact unit’s instructions for assembly and adjustment. In particular, the edition product sheet and guide agree on a 15 mN recommendation for the OM10, but a second-hand stylus or replacement cartridge may require a different setting. Verify what cartridge is actually installed before adjusting it. The guide describes manual tonearm placement and lift; neither it nor the exact page establishes automatic return or a record-end stop, so those conveniences should not be assumed.Two speeds, with no documented 78-rpm setup
Both the dedicated page and its product information list 33 and 45 rpm, not 78. That makes it unsuitable for a buyer who requires a documented 78-rpm speed. The product page does not advertise Bluetooth, USB recording, built-in speakers or a built-in phono stage; do not add those capabilities to a shopping claim based on the artwork or the product family name. The page’s printed speed-variance and wow-and-flutter values are manufacturer specifications rather than independent measurements, so this assessment does not convert them into a listening-performance promise.What to verify in a resale or regional listing
Pro-Ject’s page describes the product as an Essential III special edition and currently marks it sold out. That page state does not demonstrate U.S. availability or absence, and a distributor locator is not a model-level U.S. inventory. Before buying a regional or used example, confirm the exact Peace & Love edition, the installed OM10 and stylus condition, supply voltage and plug, dust cover, platter mat, cable, phono connection requirements, bearing and belt condition, seller return terms and the actual table dimensions. This review is based on manufacturer documentation; it does not claim ownership, auditioning or hands-on testing.Primary sources: Pro-Ject’s Ringo Starr Peace & Love page, its linked product information and the linked Essential III user guide.
Key specifications
Key details at a glance
| Drive | Belt drive |
|---|---|
| Documented record speeds | 33 / 45 |
| 78-RPM play option | No |
| Included cartridge | Ortofon om10, pre-mounted |
| Built-in phono preamp | No |
| Manual tonearm cueing | Yes |
| Platter | 300 mm acrylic platter |
| Body width | 16.54 in |
| Body depth | 12.99 in |
| Body height | 4.41 in |
Use the exact model’s instructions for operating limits, supplied equipment and version differences.
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