Pro-Ject Update Primary Turntable
Since its original launch in October 2016, the Primary turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems has been an overwhelming international success with those on a tight budget. Over the last two years it has won many friends at the price thanks to its ease of use, neat, retro aesthetic and premium audio performance.
Pro-Ject say they want to provide customers a high quality “Made in Europe” alternative that doesn’t break the bank, so they’ve updated the Primary in order to make it more affordable than ever before. The Primary E takes its overall design inspiration from a merging of the Elemental and the Essential II turntable designs. 
Like the original Primary, the Primary E uses the same 8.6” aluminium tonearm as the Elemental, with sapphire bearings. The tonearm is pre-configured and engineered to match the supplied Ortofon OM pick-up cartridge, so there’s no need to set-up the tracking force or anti-skate during installation.
Unlike the original model, the Primary E now uses a direct-to-mains 230V motor. By removing the need for an external wall-wart power supply, the Primary E eliminates the need for any additional power signal processing but still retains a quiet, consistent motor rotation. The motor itself powers the same perimeter drive belt system as the original Primary.
In its general appearance, the Primary E still takes inspiration from the Essential II. It shares the Essential II’s wood construction and the purpose-designed wood platter/felt mat combination. The plinth is finished in matte black and the added benefit of this layout is in the included detachable dust cover.
SRP £149.00
The Pro-Ject Primary E is available across the UK now. Available in Black finish.
Technical Information
| Device: | Perimeter Belt Drive Turntable |
| Speed: | 33 and 45RPM (manual speed change) |
| Speed Variance: | 33: 0.8%
45: 0.7% |
| Wow & Flutter: | 33: 0.29%
45: 0.27% |
| Platter: | 300 mm with felt mat |
| Main Bearing: | Stainless Steel |
| Tonearm: | 8.6” aluminium |
| Effective Arm Length: | 218.5 mm |
| Overhang: | 22.0mm |
| Effective Tonearm Mass: | 8.0g |
| Counterweight: | For Cartridges Weighing: 3 – 5.5g |
| Tracking Force Range | 0 – 25mN (18mN pre-adjusted) |
| Included Accessories: | Dustcover, Felt Mat |
| Power Consumption: | 4.5W (max.) |
