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
• pre-mounted Pro-Ject Pick It MM cartridge
• removable, hinged 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 is 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

🔑 KEY FEATURES

• motor type: belt-drive
• operation type: fully manual
• phono preamp: yes, switchable
• speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM
• tonearm shape: straight
• counterweight setting: n/a
• anti-skate setting: n/a
• VTA / height adjustment: n/a
• detachable headshell: n/a
• body material: wood
• platter material: aluminum
• wired inputs: n/a
• wireless inputs: n/a
• outputs: RCA phono
• removable RCA: yes
• dust cover: yes, hinged
• dimensions: 16.9" (w) x 5.1" (h) x 14.4" (d) / 430 x 130 x 365mm
• weight: 12.4 lb / 5.6 kg

📦 COMES WITH

• pre-mounted cartridge
• dust cover
• 45 adaptor
• RCA cable w/ ground wire