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)
Pro-Ject T1 SB Turntable Specifications
Speed |
33, 45 (electronic speed change) |
Principle |
Belt drive |
Speed variance |
33: 0.70% 45: 0.60% |
Wow & flutter |
33: 0.25% 45: 0.23% |
Platter |
Heavy 8mm, blasted glass platter with felt mat |
Main bearing |
Stainless steel / brass |
Signal to noise |
65dB |
Tonearm |
8.6”, aluminium |
Effective tonearm length |
218.5 mm |
Effective tonearmmass |
8.0 g |
Overhang |
22.0 mm |
Counterweight for mass |
5-10 g (pre-mounrted) |
Tracking force range |
0 - 50mn (17.5mN pre-adjusted) |
Output |
RCA Phono/Line (switchable) |
Included accessories |
dust cover, felt mat, high quality Connect IT E RCA phono cable |
Power consumption |
4.5 Watt max |
Dimensions |
415 x 100 x 335mm (WxHxD) |
Weight |
3.8 kg net |