Pro-Ject E1.2: Manual Audiophile Plug & Play Entry-Level Turntable
UVP: 329 € (incl. VAT)
Product Information
The Pro-Ject E1.2 is the next generation of E-Line turntables, offering a great sound experience for a modest price and is handmade in Europe. Its Plug & Play design with pre-set tracking force and anti-skating function, adjusted by experienced technicians, allows for optimal settings right out of the box.
Key Features:
- NEW: 730g heavy aluminum die-cast platter
- NEW: Pre-adjusted Pick it MM E cartridge
- Glass-fiber reinforced ABS sub-platter
- Audiophile tonearm
- Stiff, carbon-reinforced headshell
- Damped DC motor
- Electronic speed change 33/45 RPM
- 8.6-inch tonearm with aluminum tube
- Belt drive located under the platter
- High-quality phono cable (1.23 m)
- Dust cover included
- 25 years of spare parts availability guaranteed
- Handmade in Europe
Technical Specifications:
- Speeds: 33, 45 RPM (electronic switching)
- Speed fluctuation: 33: +/-0.23%; 45: +/-0.21%
- Speed deviation: 33: +/-0.7%; 45: +/-0.6%
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 65dB
- Effective tonearm length/mass: 8.6" (218.5 mm) (7g)
- Overhang: 22.0mm
- Main bearing: Stainless steel axis in bronze bushing
- Included accessories: 15V DC / 0.8A power supply, dust cover, 7" single adapter
- Power consumption: 4.5W
- Dimensions: 420 x 112 x 330mm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 3.6 kg net
Color Options: Gloss Black, Satin White, Walnut
New: Aluminum Platter
The E1.2 replaces the previous ABS main platter with a newly developed aluminum platter. The new 730g heavy aluminum die-cast platter provides an ideal, resonance-free platform for your vinyl record. For perfect playback, the platter is further processed and precisely balanced to ensure even rotation. This significant improvement enhances rotational stability and overall acoustic performance by minimizing unwanted vibrations and resonances. The increased mass of the aluminum ensures constant speed and provides a more stable base for the record, allowing the stylus to track more precisely.
Features:
- Recessed area for record label
- TPE damping ring
New: Premium Pick it MM E Cartridge
The cartridge is one of the most sound-defining and critical components of a turntable. It converts the grooves of a vinyl record into an electrical signal, which determines the fundamental quality of music playback.
The Pick it MM E uses a low-mass system with a miniature neodymium generator magnet. The reduced inertia leads to significantly improved tracking accuracy. The conical diamond stylus provides warm and even sound reproduction with high quality and low background noise. The damped ABS housing effectively reduces vibration-induced coloration to a negligible level.
Precision Tonearm
The tonearm of the E1.2 is designed for outstanding performance and has been expertly set up in the factory, allowing you to start listening immediately. No tools, no guesswork – just plug and play.
At its core is a heavy-duty cardan suspension, ensuring reliable tracking and high tonal stability. The play-free precision bearing system ensures smooth movements and clean sound. A carbon-reinforced, extremely stiff headshell has been added to reduce vibrations. The oversized counterweight is placed closer to the moving parts, improving balance and tracking for more detailed playback and bass response.
Features:
- Precision tonearm tip bearing
- TPE-decoupled counterweight
Precise Craftsmanship
The plinth is the foundation for outstanding playback, and significant effort has been made to perfect it. The CNC-milled chassis made from a rigid composite fiber is carefully constructed and free of hollow spaces. This solid, resonance-free construction eliminates unwanted vibrations, ensuring clear and powerful music reproduction.
The plinth is available in high-gloss black, satin white, or walnut, and looks fantastic in any environment. The clean lines and high-quality finishes reflect the quality found in high-end models, making it a beautiful eye-catcher.
Key Design Elements:
- No Hollow Spaces: No room for unwanted resonances and vibrations.
- Damping Feet: Decouple the turntable and ensure a stable stand.
- 33/45 RPM: Change speed with just one button press.
- High-Quality Cable: OFC copper cable with gold-plated RCA connectors.
- Precision Sub-Platter: Glass-fiber reinforced precision ABS sub-platter.
- Premium Main Bearing: Stainless steel axis and ball in bronze bushing.
