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Pro-Ject E1 Phono Plug & Play Turntable with Built-inPhono Gloss Black
Great Sounding Plug-and-Play Turntable with Built-inPhono Preamp
The E1 from Pro-Ject Audio Systems is the company's firstE-series turntable, dedicated to delivering a great audio experience on alimited budget. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an experienced vinylfan. The E1 won't disappoint you. Handmade in Europe, it's designed to thrill.
The E1 boasts premium materials, stylish aesthetics, and arich, lively sound. Its extensive development process has ensured that therehas been no compromise in sonic performance despite its affordable price. Andit's packed with must-have features for a convenient and pleasurable listeningexperience.
The E1 Phono model adds an internal phono preamplifier tothe standard E1 version. It's perfect model for you if you don't have a phonopreamplifier in your current setup and want to enjoy great sound.
Plug-and-Play for Everyone
The E1 Phono's plug-and-play design with pre-adjustedtracking force and anti-skating by experienced Pro-Ject technicians providesyou the best settings for your turntable – sparing you lengthy set-upprocedures. Just sit back and enjoy your favorite records without theinstallation hassles of far too many turntables. You'll be enjoying yourfavorite LPs and 45s within minutes of opening the box.
The new E1 is available in three different versions to fiteveryone's needs. The series consists of the standard E1 model, the E1 Phonomodel with built-in phono preamp, and the E1 BT model with Bluetooth receiverand built-in phono preamp. All three models are equipped with a 33 rpm / 45 rpmelectronic speed switch for no-hassle speed change, just by flipping a switch.
Switchable Built-in Phono Preamp
The majority of receivers and integrated amplifiers on themarket lack a dedicated phono input for hooking up a turntable. They require anoutboard phono preamp. The E1 Phono solves this problem for you. The built-inphono preamp makes the E1 Phono incredibly versatile and allows you to connectit directly to any input on your amplifier or to a set of powered speakers. Thephono preamp can also be switched off, which allows you to use your own phonopreamp or your amplifier’s phono input, if you wish.
High-Performance Features
The E1 Phono includes high-performance features unequaled inmost entry-level turntables – and beyond. The stylish CNC-machined compositefiber plinth, available in high gloss black, high gloss white, or walnutfinish, is carefully manufactured to ensure maximum solidity without the hollowspaces inside which you might find on other manufacturer's turntables in thisprice range.
Even the E1 Phono's platter is new. The ABS polymer mainplatter is strengthened with purpose-designed ridges in order to create anideal, anti-resonant platform for your vinyl. Topping the platter is anincluded felt mat.
Pro-Ject is known for its superior tonearms, and the E1Phono doesn't disappoint. The lightweight and low-friction 8.6" aluminumtonearm is a gem, and it is optimized to bring out the full potential of theincluded high quality Audio-Technica cartridge. The tonearm is also versatileand will accommodate a wide range of other cartridges should you decide toupgrade later down the road.
Keep your E1 Phono looking new and performing at its best!To protect your turntable from airborne dust and dirt, Pro-Ject includes anelegant acrylic dustcover with adjustable hinges. That's a great bonus atanywhere near the E1 Phono's price, but it's standard excellence for Pro-Ject.Also included are 4-ft. phono cables and an adapter for playing 7" 45-rpmsingles.
Includes Audio-Technica AT3600L Cartridge
A quality, time-tested Audio-Technica AT3600L moving magnet(MM) phono cartridge is pre-mounted and precision-aligned. It's a nice soundingmoving magnet cartridge with a diamond stylus, and it works beautifully withthe Pro-Ject E1 Phono's aluminum tonearm.
Overview
- Plug-and-play entry-level turntable
- Feature backed, great performance on a budget
- Built-in switchable phono preamplifier
- Speed: 33 rpm, 45 rpm via electronic speed change
- System: Belt drive
- Redesigned 8.6" aluminum tonearm with new headshell
- Anti-resonant 11.8" ABS polymer main platter
- Audio-Technica AT3600L moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge (pre-mounted and precision-aligned)
- High quality phono cables, 4 ft. (1.23 m)
- Vibration absorbing feet
- Elegant dust cover with adjustable hinges
- Silicon belt with optimum damping
- Handmade in Europe
In the Box
- E1 with Audio-Technica AT3600L moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge
- Directly soldered RCA Phono Cable (1.23m)
- Felt mat
- Dust cover
- Adapter for 7" singles
- Power supply
Product Specs
- Speed variance: 33 rpm, 0.7%; 45 rpm, 0.6%
- Wow and Flutter: 33 rpm, 0.25%; 45 rpm, 0.23%
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 65dB
- Tonearm overhang: 0.86"
- Effective tonearm mass: 7.0 g
- Power consumption: 4.5 Watts max
- Power Supply: 15V DC / 0,8A power supply
- Dimensions: 16.5" wide x 4.4" high x 13" deep
- Weight: 7.7 lbs.
