Pushing Audiophile Design to a new Affordable Level

For the drive system, where most alternative products may use un-regulated DC motors with wide speed fluctuations, the T1 Phono SB features our proven system of an electronically regulated, precision-speed AC motor. The T1 Phono SB also comes with electronic speed switching between 33 and 45 RPM. The result is a low-noise, stable drive system for the turntable.

In the T1-line, the motor drives a belt-system, attached to a newly designed sub-platter, which is mounted into an ultra-precise 0.001mm main bearing with a hardened steel axle and brass bushing – just like our coveted Essential III turntables. Alongside the chosen motor system, the T1 is therefore able to ensure a smooth, anti-resonant rotational platform for the tonearm and cartridge to ride across.

The tonearm on the T1-line is a new model, based on previous Pro-Ject designs. With its straight, 8.6” effective length and stiff aluminium construction, this one-piece tonearm also features low-friction bearings for absolute accuracy in use. Besides the clean and stylish looks, the integrated headshell won‘t cause any additional vibrations either, and is a big improvement over other detachable, screwed-on or glued-on headshells!

Supplied with an Ortofon OM5e Moving Magnet cartridge, featuring an elliptical diamond stylus tip; this is a true hi-fi playback system with no corners cut. The T1 Phono SB is then finished with super shielded, semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance phono cables, purpose-designed by Pro-Ject – not off-the shelf RCA cables. There is also a dust cover for extra protection and a felt mat to protect your records.

Features

• Precision belt-drive with accurately regulated speed High-Gloss Black: stability and electronic 33/45 RPM speed change
• Built-in switchable phono stage - no external phono preamp required
• Anti-resonant sub-platter design
• Heavy 8mm, zero-resonance blasted-glass platter
• Precision CNC‘d heavy full chassis: NO hollow spaces, NO plastic
• Ortofon OM5e moving magnet pickup
• 8,6“ highly precise and light aluminium tonearm
• Low friction, vibration free tonearm bearing
• One-piece tonearm design with integrated headshell
• Super shielded, semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance phono cables - purpose designed by Pro-Ject
• Vibration absorbing feet
• Elegant dustcover with adjustable hinges
• Available in High-Gloss Black, Matt White and Walnut
• Hand-made in Europe