Pro-Ject Primary E black

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What Hi-Fi? 5 stars

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Overview

The Pro-Ject Primary E turntable, with its sleek and minimalist design, is a marvel for anyone seeking a quality turntable at an affordable price. It offers exceptional value for money, delivering sound quality that surpasses many turntables in its price range.

The Pro-Ject Primary E is carefully crafted, offering a sense of solidity and durability. It comes ready to use, with remarkable ease of setup - the tracking force and anti-skating are preset, and the Ortofon OM 1S cartridge is factory-installed.

Aesthetically, the Primary E takes a minimalist approach. Available in black, white, or red, its simple and discreet look blends into any decor. The turntable’s rectangular platter is made of relatively sturdy composite fiber, ensuring increased stability thanks to a set of vibration-absorbing feet. The turntable also features a high-precision aluminum tonearm, a belt-drive system located in the upper left corner, and a 230 V synchronous motor. To protect your investment, the Primary E comes with an acrylic dust cover that gives the turntable a retro 70s look.

In terms of features, the Pro-Ject Primary E demonstrates a certain minimalism. It does not offer a USB port for recording your vinyl to a computer, nor the ability to connect to a Bluetooth speaker, and it does not contain a phono preamp. It is a fully manual turntable: to change from 33 to 45 rpm, you need to move the belt from one pulley to another. However, the power supply is now integrated into the unit, greatly simplifying things, and a sapphire tonearm bearing ensures a gentle and smooth needle drop onto your record.

In terms of sound performance, the Pro-Ject Primary E impresses for an entry-level turntable. Pro-Ject claims it has made no compromises on sound quality, and this is reflected in the excellent pitch stability, minimal distortion, and clean, spacious tonal balance. Although the bass is not as deep as that of a high-end turntable, it is crisp and warm. Overall, the Pro-Ject Primary E stands out as one of the best turntables in terms of sound for its price.

In summary, the Pro-Ject Primary E turntable is an excellent choice for those seeking an affordable turntable without compromising sound quality. Its minimalist design, solid features, and impressive performance make it an ideal entry-level turntable for any music lover looking to explore the world of vinyl.

Exceptional sound quality for the price: The Pro-Ject Primary E offers sound quality that surpasses many other turntables in its price range. It delivers excellent pitch stability, minimal distortion, and a clean, spacious tonal balance.
Ease of use: The Pro-Ject Primary E turntable comes ready to use, with pre-adjusted tracking force and anti-skating, as well as a factory-installed Ortofon OM 1S cartridge. It’s a “plug and play” machine that can be set up with remarkable ease.
Minimalist design: Its sleek and streamlined design blends seamlessly into any decor. Its discreet appearance and simplicity make it an ideal choice for those who appreciate minimalist aesthetics.
Sturdiness and durability: The turntable is robustly constructed, offering a sense of solidity and durability. The solid composite fiber rectangular platter rests on vibration-absorbing feet for increased stability.
Integrated power supply: Unlike some turntables that require external power supplies, the Pro-Ject Primary E integrates its power supply directly into the unit. This contributes to a cleaner, more organized design while reducing the number of cables needed for setup.