Pro-Ject was founded in 1991, during the onslaught of the compact disc and CD players, with the mission to offer the best analogue experience for reasonable prices. In a time where the digital audio media had been on the rise, and vinyl was declared as outdated and dead, Heinz Lichtenegger kept his belief in the simple but best way to enjoy music - turntables.
Our passion and drive has been recognized by many acclaimed magazines. We have won multiple awards from the renowned HiFi press for our turntables and electronics over the years. Our products have also been used in countless TV shows and movies.
We are closely working with partners of the music industry, such as Universal Music Group (The Beatles), Third Man Records (Jack White), The Rolling Stones, Parov Stelar or the world famous Hard Rock Café. Many industry leaders also cooperate with us, like the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra or Ortofon for their jubilees. With these partners, we create special limited edition products to
Proszę Państwa - nie kupujcie tego dziadostwa ! U mnie grało 380 h i jest do wyrzucenia !! Najpierw po ok. 270 h nastąpiły przeskoki igły, albo kręcenie w miejscu. Zareklamowałem niepotrzebnie kilka płyt ! Stwierdziłem, że igła Ortofon 2M Blue się może? zużyła. Kupiłem nową Ortofon 2M Bronze i jest to samo. Zniekształcenia w kanałach, przeskoki igły lub kręcenie w miejscu głupa. Wkładka zainstalowana prawidłowo, nacisk 1,5 gr antyskating na wewnętrznym nacięciu i DUPA !! Przyczyna : zatarte łożyska ramienia. Gówno do wywalenia. Naprawa niemożliwa !! Straciłem kupę kasy. Po 30 miesiącach i 280 h syf do wywalenia. Kupiłem w Audio Styl Kat.. Zwróciłem się z pytaniem o przyczynę - bez odpowiedzi. Wkładkę Bronze kupiłem w Q21 Pab. i również brak odpowiedzi. Czyli, że w Polsce złapać klienta oskubać i siedzieć cicho. Taki mamy profesjonalizm w Polsce. JESZCZE RAZ --- NIE KUPUJCIE TEGO DZIADOSTWA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The worst purchase I could have made. After two years and a couple of months, so with the warranty expired, the turntable stopped working. A motor issue, which, as it turns out, has also been discussed on various forums. Project did not recognize this as a defect, so I will have to pay for the repair and shipping to the service center myself, with a total cost apparently about half of the turntable's price. Based on my experience, the quality of Project turntables is very low, and the customer service even worse.
Hello Heinz, I have just watched your post that is now 3yrs old, but have a question that i cannot get an answer to here in Australia. I run an RPM1.3 Genie and have done so now for 10 years. This entry level TT never fails to please me with its sound reproduction/performance and beautiful design and i have considered it worthy to carry out the following upgrades, Ortofon Blue, Speed Box2, Cork platter mat, Vanden hull interconnects (Thames), Custom Hi density base board for better isolation. All of these upgrades have added to my listening pleasure, but as us music lovers do, we are always looking for that little bit more and i have 2 questions for you. 1. Is there an Acryl IT platter option. 2. Is there a tone arm upgrade option Any assistance would be much appreciated.
There's not too much of a difference, a little more integrated RCA sockets and a different bearing block for the tone arm and a different platter but all in all not a huge upgrade over the original Evo.
Beautiful turntable, but way too expensive.....2k? Come on!, I own the yellow submarine one, it was less than 600..... great design though but 4 times the cost of the yellow submarine?
BRAVO 🎉 I came to know Pro ject from Mr Bappi of NOISE in Bangladesh who is a veteran music lover and audiophile in our country. I have a small MaiA S2 which was gift from Bappi and still with me in Thailand. L O N G LIVE Pro ject TEAM ❤
I purchased a Debut Carbon Evo at the end of 2021. It sounds good but is terrible in terms of quality, little more than a toy. Just a few months after the warranty expired, and used no more than 3 or 4 times a week, the motor started making a distinctly audible noise. This seems to be a common issue, and I later discovered that it’s discussed on various forums. After a few more weeks, the motor stopped working altogether. Customer service told me I would have to buy a new motor and replace it. Pro-Ject is anything but pro. A big disappointment.
it sounds good, but an embarrassing product in terms of quality. little more than a toy. Just a few months after the warranty expired, and used no more than 3 or 4 times a week, the motor started making a distinctly audible noise. This seems to be a common issue, as discussed on various forums. After a few more weeks, the motor stopped working altogether. Customer service told me I would have to buy a new motor and replace it. Pro-Ject is anything but pro. A big disappointment.
An embarrassing product, little more than a toy. Just a few months after the warranty expired, and used no more than 3 or 4 times a week, the motor started making a distinctly audible noise. This seems to be a common issue, as discussed on various forums. Pro-Ject is anything but pro. A big disappointment.
I absolutely love your turntables, especially this one, but the perspex lid is awful. I think the bevel on the front and rear look dreadful, I'd much prefer a square shaped lid like you have on the basic tables. It actually puts me off buying one! I'd even buy a new one if you offered it as an option.
I've just ordered my Pro-ject T1. Eagerly awaiting arriving. As a young one, my father handed over his turntable (rotel) along with Rotel amplifier. Aiwa tape deck and JVC tuner. Why the hectic I opted for a Crosley Suitcase as my first adult choice escapes me. After seeing product suggestions of Pro-Ject, I instantly aimed at upgrade. Unfortunately, my missus decided to surprise me with a Jam turntable and speakers for a Christmas gift. Instantly recognising the cheap Crosley mechanism and dreaded built in speakers, I knew that I could not make regular use of this set up. The Jam Bluetooth active speakers are okay, but have too much bass. I have waited 3 year before taking my step towards purchase of T1, as not to offend my wife. My vinyl collection is almost at 100 count, and 80% or more have yet to have been played as fear of damage to quality. Finally, I start my own adult build, will never meet my late father's Delphi Oracle with Kef speakers set up, but I aim to build an impressive entry-mid level sound system to enjoy.
Many thanks for an informative video. I am in the process of purchasing a turntable at the moment and your brand is on my shortlist. The yellow USM looks great! Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Well done Heinz !!! You have an incredible portfolio of turntables for all sorts of vinyl enthusiasts. Heck, your wife is probably cannibalizing some of your market share ! :)
Hello. I have a question please. Should the spindle in the middle of the platter spin with the platter? I just purchased an a1 automat project turntable and the spindle in the middle does not turn. That has a result of a wowing effect because of some vinyls' tight hole touching the spindle. Can you advice me?
The thing is I purchased some lps that have a bit smaller hole than other and when I place them on the platter they need a bit of a push to sit on the platter. So when the turntable begins it needs a push for the platter to spin ane then the rpms are not steady due to the fact that the disk hole touches the spindle while rotating. I took it to the reseller in Cyprus and they told me that this is how it is made. Any advice? Is it that how it is made? Please help me
Unfortunately in my contry(Brazil), technical support is terrible. I need information about my 2xperience Sb Dc product, and I can't get an answer. I was thinking about buying another turntable (xtension 9), but it's impossible without support 😢
Just when I had saved up enough to get an Extension 9 EVO with a S-shaped arm, they took those arms off the market for 5 years. I was then forced (much to my ire) to get something else. And now the arms are back!?!?! Pro-Ject SUCKS!
Started with rega p3 in 1986, was happy until i got to try a PJ with acryl/glass plinth, never going back to rega. still have a PJ debut evo, but went into suspension "modus" with oracle in 2014. Project makes tt fun again without empetying your pockets🎉
@@mitchparker7652 You'll hear people say belt driven is "quiter"...in direct you can hear the motor...but probably most people don't hear it or just imagine that they hear it. Not saying that some don't on some turbtables...but they placebo effect themselves into thinking that they do. And if they pay huge amounts for something...you know they gotta defend that huge cost. "this is the best because it cost XYZ amount of money"
I have the version with the previous s-shape arm and have been very happy with it. It’s excellent value for the money. Back then it was advertised as having strategically placed metal balls in the chassis. I’m curious if you changed this for this new version? Also, is the Power Box RS Uni TT a worthwhile upgrade to this, if the board generates new AC anyway? Thanks!
I was and i am still fan of pro-ject, i had few, but sorry for final i choose Thorens TD 1500 because of sub chassics) anyway your turntables are fantastic!
TD 1500 is my dream/next turntable. I´m thinking of pairing it with Pro-jects DS3 B phono stage in order to use xlr output with an mc cartridge. My 33+ years old Bang&Olufsen RX2 (also sub chassis) has seen better days :D Have you got Any regrets about the TD 1500 ? Are you using xlr cables ? and mm or mc cartridge ?
@@elCaxi1971 Hi. No i am using stock 2m bronze and rca cables. Sound is fantastic, really. Like there something, Thorens sound character in all records. However, yes technically this turntable is not perfect, i mean motor and optical sensor stabilization, it take around 10-12 seconds to reach 33.33, when you start it accelerates to 39-40 rpm, then in 10-11 seconds slowly going to perfect 33.33, it works but if sensor see that speed changed for example 33.31 it increase speed again to 33.33 increasing wow/flutter to 0.2% for few seconds. So obviously if i had enough money i prefer TD 1601 with classic motor.
@@Bess216 Thank you very much for your reply ! I am planning to have a demo of TD 1500 next month at a local dealer, so i will get to see how it works in real life :) 1601 is too expensive for me too, especially with the new TP 160 tone-arm.
@@elCaxi1971 yeah its pretty depressing))) i really like 1601 with tp 160 look. Even more than td 124 dd. Actually i hope there will be td 125 reincarnation possibly TD 1250 or something like that)
