Pro-Ject T1 SB Audiophile Entry Level Turntable - Good Sound At A Great Price

The Pro-Ject T1 SB packs quite a few quality features into a turntable that boasts a very reasonable price tag. The base is constructed out of solid materials with a nice finish, and the heavy glass platter is a rarity at this price point. There's also a factory-installed Ortofon OM 5E moving magnet cartridge on the tonearm.

This ‘SB’ version of the T1 includes a built-in, Pro-Ject designed, high-quality phono MM stage and an electronic speed switch between 33 and 45 RPM. For the drive system, where most alternative products may use unregulated DC motors with wide speed fluctuations, the T1 Phono SB features their proven system of an electronically regulated, precision-speed AC motor. Finally the T1 SB features detachable RCA signal cables allowing future upgrades if required.

All this adds up to a turntable that looks great, sounds great, and won't break the bank.

Product highlights:

heavy 8mm zero-resonance glass platter with felt mat to protect records from scratches

8.6" one-piece aluminum tonearm with low-friction, vibration-free bearing

includes pre-mounted Ortofon OM 5E moving magnet cartridge

anti-resonant sub-platter design

heavy, solid, precision routed chassis with shock absorbing feet

ultra-precise main bearing with a hardened steel axle and brass bushing

electronically regulated, precision-speed AC motor

electronic switching between 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds

built-in switchable phono stage

fully manual operation

speed variance: 0.7% (at 33-1/3 RPM), 0.6% (at 45 RPM)

wow and flutter: 0.25% (at 33-1/3 RPM), 0.23% (at 45 RPM)