The Pro-Ject E1 Phono was engineered to provide genuine hi-fi vinyl playback at an affordable price while remaining exceptionally easy to use. Handmade in Europe, this turntable combines elegant minimalist styling with carefully selected components and precision engineering to create a superior listening experience for both new and experienced vinyl enthusiasts.
Unlike conventional entry-level turntables, the E1 Phono focuses on sound quality first. Its precision belt-drive system ensures smooth and stable platter rotation, reducing unwanted noise and improving playback accuracy. The anti-resonant ABS polymer platter is specially reinforced to minimize vibrations and maintain clean, detailed audio reproduction.
The lightweight 8.6-inch aluminum tonearm features low-friction bearings and a newly redesigned headshell optimized for accurate cartridge tracking. Pre-mounted at the factory, the Audio-Technica AT3600L moving magnet cartridge delivers a warm, dynamic, and musical sound signature with excellent detail retrieval and balanced tonal performance.
One of the key advantages of the E1 Phono is its built-in switchable phono preamplifier. This allows direct connection to powered speakers, integrated amplifiers, AV receivers, or active wireless speakers without requiring an external phono stage. Users who later upgrade to a separate phono preamp can bypass the internal circuitry for improved system flexibility.
Designed as a true Plug & Play turntable, the E1 Phono arrives with factory-preset tracking force and anti-skating adjustments already configured. Setup takes only minutes, making it ideal for users entering the world of vinyl playback.
Additional premium features include an electronic speed switch for easy selection between 33 and 45 RPM playback, vibration-absorbing feet, high-quality RCA cables, an acrylic dust cover, and precision European manufacturing standards.
The Pro-Ject E1 Phono offers exceptional value by combining audiophile performance, elegant design, and user-friendly convenience in one affordable package.
• Type: Manual belt-drive turntable
• Built-In Preamp: Yes, switchable phono preamp
• Speeds: 33 RPM / 45 RPM
• Speed Change: Electronic
• Cartridge: Audio-Technica AT3600L MM
• Tonearm Length: 8.6 inches (218.5 mm)
• Tonearm Material: Aluminum
• Bearing Type: Low-friction precision bearing
• Platter Material: ABS polymer
• Drive System: Silicon belt drive
• Outputs: RCA PHONO / LINE
• Included Accessories: Dust cover, felt mat, RCA cable, power supply, 7” adapter
• Power Supply: External DC power supply
• Construction: Handmade in Europe
• Available Finishes: High Gloss Black, Satin White, Walnut
• Dimensions: 420 × 112 × 330 mm
• Weight: 3.5 kg
• Belt-drive audiophile turntable
• Built-in switchable phono preamp
• Plug & Play design
• Handmade in Europe
• Pre-mounted Audio-Technica AT3600L MM cartridge
• 8.6-inch aluminum tonearm
• Low-friction tonearm bearings
• Redesigned headshell for improved tracking
• Anti-resonant ABS polymer platter
• Electronic speed control
• 33 and 45 RPM playback
• Factory-preset tracking force and anti-skating
• Vibration-absorbing feet
• Gold-plated RCA outputs
• High-quality low-capacitance phono cable included
• Acrylic dust cover included
• Felt platter mat included
• Silicon belt drive system
• Elegant minimalist design
• Excellent value entry-level hi-fi turntable
• Compatible with powered speakers and amplifiers without phono input