Pro-ject Primary E Phono

$450.00

Primary E Phono is Pro-Ject’s response to entry level turntables. This is a plug & play turntable with built-in phono stage and switchable phono / line output suitable for absolute beginners who wants to keep it simple.


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Description

With a smart design of the tonearm Pro-ject combines pure sound quality with an easy setup. The Plug & Play design with pre-adjusted tracking force and anti skating is cost saving (hence the lower price) and it is extremely easy for beginners because there are no setup needed. The lightweight and low friction aluminium tonearm is optimized for the Ortofon OM5e cartridge and will bring out its maximum potential.

Pro-ject Primary E Phono is equipped with a switchable phono or line output. You can use it with a dedicated external phono preamp or connect to any amplifiers or active speakers.

With intelligent manufacturer Project is able to keep the price attractive, despite it being hand made in Europe.

Features

  • Built-in phono stage
  • Switchable phono and line output
  • Belt-drive with synchronous motor
  • Ortofon OM5e cartridge
  • Vibration absorbing feet
  • Machined special composit fibre chassis
  • Light-weight, high-precision aluminium tonearm
  • Sapphire tonearm bearing
  • Gold-plated contacts
  • Stainless steel bronze bushing
  • Elegant dust cover with adjustable hinges
  • Silicon belt with optimum damping
  • Hand-made in Europe

Specifications

Outputs RCA Phono/Line
Speed 33, 45 (manual speed change)
Principle Belt drive
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 22.0 mm
Effective tonearm mass 8.0 g
Counterweight for mass 3 – 7 g (supplied)
Tracking force range 0 – 25mN (18mN pre-adjusted)
Included accessories Dust cover
Power consumption 4.5 Watts max
Dimensions 420 x 112 x 330mm (WxHxD)
Weight 4.0 kg net