Pro-Ject: A1.2 Automatic Turntable

📌LAB POINTS

• audiophile-caliber fully automatic turntable
• automatic operation: 1) switch activates motor and tonearm moves onto record 2) tonearm returns at the end of the side and shuts off motor 3) also works manually
• includes pre-adjusted Pro-Ject Pick it MM E cartridge ($69 on its own) touted for its price-performance ratio
• high quality built-in switchable phono preamp (switch is accessible through the platter)
• upgraded drive system for more stable rotation during playback
• 8.3" ultra-light aluminum tonearm is optimized for automatic play; factory pre-adjusted tracking force and anti-skating make the A1.2 plug & play ready within a few seconds; new carbon-fiber reinforced headshell
• 33 / 45 speed switch, note: 45 rpm records in 12" & 10" format must be started manually, as the automatic 45 rpm preset is for 7" singles
• automatics completely disengaged & decoupled during playback, not influencing or degrading sound quality at all
• heavy wooden chassis, die-cast CNC machined aluminum platter & silicon damped feet provide stable rotation & playback
• removable dust cover
• high quality Connect-It E w/ ground cable hardwired ($69 on its own)
• automatic drive handmade in Germany, turntable assembled in Czech Republic
• please note: felt mat pictured not included, we will include a free lab pack with each purchase

"When Pro-Ject took over the German factory responsible for the classic automatic hifi turntable, they immediately improved the base model with the Automat A1.  Over a year of development later, they've introduced the A1.2 with improved drive system & platter." - TTL

A1.2 vs. A1

• upgraded drive system for more consistent and stable rotation
• die-cast CNC machined aluminum platter to ensure perfect playback
• carbon-fiber reinforced headshell with pre-adjusted Pro-Ject Pick it MM E cartridge

🔎TECH SPECS

• speeds: 33 & 45rpm
• drive principle: belt drive, fully automatic
• dimensions: 16.9" x 5.1" x 14.4" / 430 x 130 x 365mm
• weight: 12.35 lbs / 5.6 kg
• speed variance: 33: ±0.75% 45: ±0.65%
• wow and flutter: 33: ±0.27% 45: ±0.25%
• signal to noise: -65dB
• effective tonearm length: 8.3" / 211 mm
• overhang: .77" / 19.5mm

🔎Pick It MM E TECH SPECS

• Output voltage at 1 kHz: 3.8 mV (3.54 cm/sec)
• Tracking ability at 315Hz: 70 μm
• Dynamic compliance: 14 μm/mN
• Frequency response: 10 - 20 000 Hz +/- 2dB
• Stylus type: Conical
• Tracking force, range: 1.8-2.2 g (mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 2g (mN)
• Tracking angle: 23°
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kΩ
• Cartridge weight: 5.5g

"The A1.2 has a fully automatic start/stop with the automatics being completely disengaged and decoupled during the entire runtime of the record. The fully mechanical automatics are engaged when you press start and the tonearm is automatically moved to the lead in groove of the record. Once playing, the automatics are taken out of the equation and do not affect playback quality in any way." - Pro-Ject

📦COMES WITH

• pre-mounted Pro-Ject Pick It MM cartridge
• Connect It E RCA cables w/ ground (hardwired)
• built-in switchable phono preamp
• dustcover
• 7" adaptor
• 15V DC / 0.8A power supply