Description
Pro-Ject T2 turntable
Audiophile Entry Level Turntable
The T2 improves on the formula of the acclaimed T1 model in a sensible way, offering many new audiophile features. It sets new standards for instruments in this price range.
Audiophile Entry Level Turntable
High-quality materials and an elegant, larger CNC-machined frame are the foundation of the T2 model. It is available in three stunning finishes: gloss black, matte white or walnut. Its structure is completely plastic-free, and the high-quality materials and precise manufacturing process eliminate any cavities in the frame and thus effectively prevent the occurrence of unwanted vibrations. In addition, the T2's glass turntable has been made heavier and thicker compared to its little brother to ensure a more stable speed and resonance-free playback. There are no colorations in the sound caused by the use of plastic or light metals, because they have not been used in the structure. These improvements complement each other and the carefully selected damping feet effectively isolate the instrument from environmental vibrations.
Speed control, motor and motor control
In T2, the motor and belt drive are the same as in T1. The power of the engine is transmitted via a belt drive to a redesigned undercarriage made exclusively for the T series models. This washer is mounted on a high precision 0.001mm tolerance machined main bearing with a hardened steel shaft and brass bushing. Most competing products use cheap DC motors with large speed variations, whereas the T2 has our typical electronically controlled, precision-speed AC motor. The T2 also has electronic gear shifting.
Sumiko Rainier MM sound box
The Pro-Ject T2 turntable is equipped with a factory-installed and adjusted Sumiko Rainier MM sound box (retail price €179) with an elliptical needle; with such a high-quality sound box combined with a great turntable pre-amplifier, you get an enjoyable playback from a vinyl record!
New tone arm and anti-skating
The tone arm of the T2 is equipped with a longer arm tube. Its straight, 9-inch effective length and rigid aluminum construction and one-piece construction make for an optimal tonearm. It also features new upgraded low-friction precision bearings designed with the increased length and stem tube diameter in mind. In addition to a clean and stylish appearance, the integrated soundbox carriage does not cause any extra resonances and is a great improvement over detachable, screw-on or glued-on soundbox carriages! The T2 also features a brand new adjustable spring-loaded anti-skating mechanism that allows you to easily optimize the performance of your speaker.
Semi-balanced turntable cable
Like the T1, the T2 also features highly shielded, semi-balanced (balanced), low-capacitance turntable cables specially designed by Pro-Ject. Pro-Ject does not use standard RCA cables, but a cable designed for turntable use. The delivery also includes a dust cover and a felt mat to protect your records.
True Balanced upgradeable
The T2 has gold-plated RCA output connectors and is wired to allow a fully balanced signal transfer, like the more expensive Pro-Ject models. By upgrading the sound box to the MC type or the Pick It PRO Balanced model developed by Pro-Ject, a fully balanced signal can be utilized. You also need a suitable cable from our True Balanced collection and, for example, a Phono Box S3B or Phono Box DS3B preamplifier. With these, you can take advantage of the advantages of balanced signal transmission, which are especially great in turntable use: less interference and noise, more dynamics, cleaner impact sounds, thus a better music experience. The new 9" sound arm and adjustable anti-skating enable the compatibility of many high-quality MC sound boxes with the T2.
THE MOST IMPORTANT QUALITIES
- Belt drive with precisely regulated electronic 33/45 rpm speed selector, manual
- Non-resonant coaster
- Heavy 10 mm thick, non-resonant plate made of ball-blown glass, 1.7 kg
- Heavy duty CNC machined frame construction: No gaps, no plastic
- Sumiko Rainier MM sound box
- 9 inch aluminum precision machined tonearm
- Vibration-free and low-friction tonearm bearing
- Tone arm with integrated box mount
- Super-shielded, semi-balanced, low-capacitance turntable cables (Pro-Ject Connect It E)
- Vibration dampening turntable feet
- Stylish dust cover with adjustable hinges
- Available in piano black, matte white and walnut veneer
- European craftsmanship
- Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm (electronic speed selection)
Technical information:
- Traction method: Belt traction
- Max. speed deviation: 33: 0.6%. 45: 0.5%
- Shake and jitter: 33: 0.19%. 45: 0.17%
- Plate: Heavy 10 mm thick glass plate with felt mat, 1.7 kg
- Turntable bearing: Stainless steel/brass
- Interference distance: 67 dB
- Tonearm: Aluminum, length 9”
- Effective length of tonearm: 230 mm
- Overhang: 22.0 mm
- Effective mass of tonearm: 9.5 g
- Standard accessories: Dust cover, felt mat, single adapter, power supply Phono RCA cable Pro-Ject Connect It E
- Power source: 15V / 800mA DC, universal
- Power consumption: 4.5W /<2W network stand-by
- External dimensions: 542x300x412 (WxHxD)
- Weight: 5.5 kg net