PRO-JECT E1 PLUG-AND-PLAY TURNTABLE RELEASED IN THREE VARIANTS

Pro-Ject release a new entry level into HiFi vinyl playback.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems is reinvigorating its affordable turntable range with the Pro-Ject E1 plug-and-play turntable.

The plug and play Pro-Ject E1 Turntable

WITH OR WITHOUT PHONO AND BLUETOOTH

The Pro-Ject E1 is available in three different variants, to ensure you only get the features you require. The standard E1 is designed to be connected directly to an external phono stage, while the E1 Phono has one built-in. For those looking for the convenience of wireless transmission, the E1 BT has Bluetooth streaming built-in as well.

Pro-Ject E1 Turntable in white

PRO-JECT E1 TURNTABLE FEATURES

The Pro-Ject E1 Plug-and-play manual turntable system features include electronically controlled playback speeds of 33 and 45 RPM. It has an 8.6” tonearm with aluminium tube, a two-point bearing assembly and a purpose-designed fixed headshell plus a pre-adjusted Ortofon OM 5E cartridge with an elliptical stylus profile. There is a sub-platter drive system and anti-resonant main platter made from strengthened ABS Polymer plus a DC drive motor with damped mounting for added isolation. The wooden main plinth is mounted on anti-vibration feet. They are handmade in Europe and the dust cover is included.

Pro-Ject E1 Turntable cartridge

PLINTH AND PLATTER

The E1 is based around a stylish main plinth, directly inspired by other Pro-Ject designs. It is a CNC machined composite fibre platform, which contains no hollow spaces, and, says Pro-Ject has excellent antiresonance properties. Mounted inside the plinth is a precision belt drive system with a damped DC motor, attached to a sub-platter. The sub-platter drives the new ABS Polymer main platter, which is strengthened with purpose-designed ridges in order to create an anti-resonant platform for vinyl. Automatic speed change is handled by the 3 position power switch on the side of the plinth.

Black Pro-Ject E1 Turntable

PRO-JECT E1 PHONO AND E1 BT

The E1 Phono features a built-in switchable Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage. The E1 BT features built-in switchable MM phono stage and Bluetooth wireless transmission, both models have gold-plated RCA connectors and a turntable-ready RCA cable is included.

Walnut Pro-Ject E1 Turntable

PRO-JECT E1 TURNTABLE TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Speeds: 33 / 45 (electronic speed change)

Drive Principle: Belt drive

Platter: 300mm Strengthened ABS Polymer main platter

Wow & Flutter: 33: ±0.25% / 45: ±0.23%

Speed Drift: 33: ±0.7% / 45: ±0.6%

Signal to Noise: 65dB

Tonearm: 8.6” aluminium pre-set tonearm with fixed headshell

Effective Arm Length: 218.5mm

Effective Arm Mass: 7.0g

Overhang: 22.0mm

Included accessories: 15V DC / 0.8A power supply

Dust Cover

7” Single Adapter

RCA cable (fixed with the Standard version)

Felt Mat

Power consumption: 4.5W

Dimensions (w x h x d): 420 x 112 x 330mm

Weight: 3.5kg net

E1 BT Bluetooth Output: BT 5.0 – Class II, 2.5mW (4dBm) per 2.4GHz – 2.48GHz

E1 Phono Output: Input Impedance: 47kΩ / 100pF

RIAA Equalization Accuracy: 20Hz – 20,000Hz / ±0.5dB

PRO-JECT E1 TURNTABLE PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

Standard Pro-Ject E1 £269, Pro-Ject E1 Phono £299, Pro-Ject E1 BT £369 SRP.

Available in the UK immediately in Gloss Black, Walnut or White finish, through  Henley Audio’s network of dealers.

HiFi Pig Says: A very affordable introduction to vinyl from Pro-Ject.

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