Pro-Ject E1 Phono Turntable with Pick It MM E Cartridge

Pro-Ject E1 Phono Turntable with Pick It MM E Cartridge and Built-In Switchable Phono Stage

The E1 Phono takes all of the components of the E1 design and adds a built-in switchable phono stage. This allows the listener to choose between utilising the on-board phono stage or using their own external phono preamplifier, leaving an upgrade path open as their collection builds.

The E1 aims to deliver a great sound experience on a limited budget whilst still being hand made in Europe. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner, returnee or experienced vinyl fan, the E1 won’t disappoint you!

Pro-Ject’s Plug & Play design with pre-adjusted tracking force and anti-skating calculated by Pro-Ject’s experienced technical team provides you with the best settings for your turntable. This means you can easily set up your new turntable in minutes with absolutely no experience necessary. Just lean back and enjoy your favourite records.

The stylish CNC-machined composite fibre plinth, available in black, white or a beautiful walnut finish, is carefully manufactured to ensure there are no hollow spaces inside. The lightweight and low friction 8.6” aluminium tonearm is optimized for the high quality Pick It MM E cartridge and will bring out its maximum potential.

The ABS Polymer main platter is strengthened with purpose-designed ridges in order to create an ideal, anti-resonant platform for your vinyl. To protect your E1 from dust, you will also find an elegant acrylic dustcover with adjustable hinges in the box.

Boasting premium materials, stylish aesthetics and a rich, lively sound, the extensive development process has ensured that there has been no compromise in the sound performance despite such an affordable price.

Premium Pick It MM E Moving Magnet Cartridge

The phono cartridge is one of the most sound-forming and sonically critical part of a turntable. It transforms the physical grooves of a record into an electrical signal. This signal determines the base quality of the music playback.

The Pick it MM E uses a low mass system which is realized with a miniature neodymium generator magnet. Due to the lower inertia the result is a clear improvement in tracking accuracy. The conical diamond tip delivers warm and smooth high quality audio reproduction with low background noise. The highly damped ABS body effectively reduces vibration induced colorations to a vanishingly low level.

Our Review

The Pro-Ject E1 Phono Turntable with Pick It MM E Cartridge is all about making great vinyl sound simple and enjoyable. It takes the superb design of the E1 and adds a built-in, switchable phono stage, giving you the flexibility to plug straight into just about any system or upgrade later with your own external preamp. Hand-made in Europe, it’s a blend of craftsmanship and convenience - ready to go straight out of the box thanks to Pro-Ject’s Plug & Play setup with pre-tuned tracking and anti-skating. The precision CNC-machined plinth, available in sleek black, white, or walnut, feels solid and refined, while the lightweight aluminium tonearm and Pick It MM E cartridge work together to bring out every subtle detail in your records. The result is a sound that’s rich, lively and far beyond what you’d expect at this price. With its anti-resonant platter, premium materials, and understated style, the E1 Phono makes it easy to fall back in love with the ritual of vinyl listening - just drop the needle, sit back, and enjoy.