The RP-7 is a new, professional direct-drive deck designed around 7-inch records. It’s the first mass-produced pro DJ turntable built specifically for 45s. Launch price lands at £499 (€549 / $599). Announced August 2025.
What it is
Compact, 7-inch, quartz-controlled direct-drive turntable
Built for DJ use and serious 45s collectors
Draws engineering from the RP-7000/8000 MK2 series
Key features
Brushless DC motor with 2.5 kg/cm starting torque
Three speeds: 33⅓, 45, 78 RPM
Pitch ranges: ±8%, ±16%, ±35% with pitch-reset
Straight copper tonearm with internal damping
No anti-skate needed (statically balanced arm)
Switchable phono/line outputs (built-in preamp)
Recessed I/O, detachable LED needle light, die-cast aluminium 215 mm platter
Headshell and cartridge sold separately
Snapshot specs
Wow & flutter: <0.15% (WTD, 3 kHz RMS)
S/N ratio: >75 dB (A-weighted)
Start-up: <1 s; electronic brake
Size/weight: 350 × 270 × 139 mm; 5.7 kg
Price and availability
UK SRP: £499; EU: €549; US: $599
In UK stores via Henley Audio distribution; retailers listing pre-orders now
What experts are saying
Gearnews highlights the “newly designed high-torque 2.5 kg/cm motor” and says it’s built for pro cueing and scratching.
T3 frames it as “strictly for singles” and notes the wide pitch range and 33/45/78 support.
Who it’s best for
45s DJs who want battle-ready decks in a smaller footprint
Turntablists who scratch on 7-inch pressings
Bars, radio booths, and mobile rigs short on space
Collectors digitising or playing 7-inch records cut at 33, 45, or even 78 RPM
Ask yourself:
Do you mainly spin 7s at gigs or at home?
Do you need compact decks without giving up pitch control and torque?
Buying notes
Format focus: engineered for 7-inch playback; the motor supports 33/45/78 but the small platter targets 7s.
Cartridge: not included—budget for a headshell and cart that track well on 7s.
Preamp: phono/line switch means you can plug into line-level mixer inputs.
Torque context: RP-7 is 2.5 kg/cm; the larger RP-7000 MK2 goes up to 4.5 kg/cm if you need full-size deck punch.
Quick comparison (context)
RP-7: 7-inch focus, 2.5 kg/cm, ±8/16/35%, built-in preamp, 5.7 kg
RP-7000 MK2: full-size 12-inch, up to 4.5 kg/cm, ±8/16/50%, heavier chassis (club standard alternative)
Bottom line
If your sets and shelves revolve around 45s, the RP-7 gives you a purpose-built deck with pro controls, a compact body, and a tonearm designed to track small records cleanly. If you live on 12-inch mixing, stick with full-size models.