Designed in partnership with Pro-Ject, the Triangle Lunar 1 marks the French loudspeaker manufacturer’s entry into the world of vinyl, combining ease of use with high-level sound performance. This manual turntable, assembled in Europe, comes with a pre-mounted cartridge and a factory pre-set tonearm, enabling immediate setup without compromising quality. Offered at an attractive price of 400 euros and available in 6 elegant finishes, it’s an ideal complement to the brand’s active speakers, notably the recent Borea Connect range.
The high-density particleboard plinth (25 kg/m³) forms the foundation of this turntable, delivering optimal absorption of unwanted vibrations to ensure exceptional sonic purity. This unusually high density for this price range creates a stable, inert platform—essential for preserving the integrity of the musical signal.
The ABS polymer platter reinforced with ribs provides an anti-resonant surface that’s perfect for your records. This material choice, a technique borrowed from Pro-Ject’s more expensive models, offers an ideal balance of lightness and rigidity. The flat belt drive, concealed beneath the circular platter, ensures smooth, consistent rotation, minimizing mechanical vibrations from the motor.
The 8.6-inch (218.5 mm) aluminum tonearm, lightweight and low-friction, has been specifically optimized for the Ortofon OM-5E cartridge. This pairing, drawing on Pro-Ject’s expertise, guarantees precise tracing of microgrooves while preserving record longevity. The lack of anti-skating compensation—a deliberate technical choice on this entry-level model—simplifies the design while maintaining satisfactory performance for home use.
The included Ortofon OM-5E cartridge features an elliptical diamond stylus for detailed, well-balanced playback. This stylus profile, more sophisticated than a standard spherical tip, better follows the groove’s contours and extracts more musical information, particularly in the high frequencies. Pre-mounted and factory-aligned by experienced operators, the cartridge eliminates uncertainties around installation and calibration—often daunting for first-time users.
The supplied phono cable, with HP-OFC (High Purity Oxygen-Free Copper) conductors and gold-plated RCA plugs, ensures optimal signal conductivity. These high-quality materials, typically reserved for pricier models, reflect meticulous attention to detail and guarantee faithful signal transmission from the cartridge to the amplifier.
Speed change between 33 and 45 RPM is easily handled via a side switch, allowing quick transitions between formats. While less sophisticated than an electronic system, this manual control is rock-solid reliable and aligns with the device’s minimalist philosophy.
An acrylic dust cover with adjustable hinges provides effective protection. These adjustable hinges let you fine-tune the lid’s tension to your preference, preventing it from slamming shut or becoming difficult to operate. The transparent cover maintains visibility of the mechanism while preserving the system’s clean, understated aesthetics.
The absence of a built-in phono preamp means the turntable must be connected to an amplifier with a phono input or to an external phono preamp. Far from being a drawback, this technical choice lets users select their own phono stage and upgrade their system over time. Triangle has designed this turntable to pair perfectly with its powered speakers from the Borea Connect, Active Series, and AIO Twin ranges, all of which include a phono preamp.
The Lunar 1 comes in six on-trend colors: Black, White, Blue, Green, Cream, and Bordeaux. This color palette—uncommon in the often austere world of turntables—allows perfect coordination with Triangle’s various speaker ranges, creating visually cohesive setups. The matte finishes lend discreet elegance that blends naturally into contemporary interiors.
Its compact dimensions of 420 × 112 × 330 mm and manageable weight of 3.5 kg make it easy to fit into smaller spaces without sacrificing the stability needed for optimal playback. This compactness is particularly suited to urban setups where space is at a premium.
Yes, the Lunar 1 does not include a phono preamp. It must be connected either to an amplifier with a phono input, to an external phono preamp, or to powered speakers with a built-in phono preamp such as Triangle’s Borea Connect, Active Series, or AIO Twin ranges.
Absolutely. The Ortofon OM-5E is pre-mounted, and the tonearm is factory pre-set by experienced operators. No adjustments are necessary—the turntable is ready to use straight out of the box.
A simple switch located on the side of the turntable lets you toggle between 33 and 45 RPM. Switching speeds is quick and effortless, in a single motion.
The Lunar 1 is fully manual: you lift the tonearm, place it on the record, lower it to start playback, then lift it and return it to its rest when you’re finished. This manual approach, favored by purists, reduces mechanisms that could introduce unwanted vibrations.
Anthony
3 “feet”... 4 would have been better for stability. No automatic return of the tonearm at the end of the record, unlike my turntable I had 50 years ago!
Comment from March 05, 2026 — Experience from February 22, 2026
Robin
The lid is unstable, it doesn’t close completely (raised on the left side).
Otherwise, nothing to complain about regarding the sound quality and the turntable, top-notch!
Comment from March 05, 2026 — Experience from February 22, 2026
Jacek
Very good turntable. Fast and safe delivery.
Comment from May 05, 2025 — Experience from April 24, 2025
