Pro-Ject T1 BT Turntable with Phono Preamp and wireless audio streaming (Walnut)

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On top of the base model, the T1 BT features a built-in phono stage and a Bluetooth transmitter for wireless music streaming to your favourite Bluetooth speakers and headphones. Key Features: Personally, I’m a fan of acrylic platters (which is something you can find or upgrade to on other turntables), but a glass platter is certainly a nice option here. ProJect T1 vs T1BT vs T1 Phono SB

And that’s always a tough question to answer, because not only are there so many good record players on the market, but there’s an equal amount of highly affordable turntables that have loads of features any casual (or even veteran) vinyl enthusiast could desire. I’m going to list some of the notable features on the T1 here, and then below that, I’ll go into depth about why some of these features are so important. Pro-Ject would also argue the T1 is easier to set up than its Rega rival, and with that we couldn't disagree. It might only be the difference of 15 minutes or so spent gauging weights, but that could understandably be pivotal for those looking for an easy entry into great vinyl sound. Enjoy the best sound you’re your vinyl, plus the benefit of Bluetooth output, with the Project T1 BT.

The ProJect T1 is a great turntable for beginners that are serious about getting into vinyl. It’s quite affordable, but isn’t a cheap feeling record player. I started Pro-Ject to bring as many people as possible to the world of hobby hi-fi, especially in the 1980s when CD players were extremely expensive and generally inaccessible,” said Heinz Lichtenegger, the founder of Pro-Ject Audio. “At this time, I realized that a good turntable could sound even better than a CD. However, there were no quality turntables available that were low cost. So, in 1991 I decided I had to make one.” Nearly 30 years later, the company is still known for audiophile-grade turntables at affordable prices. Prices valid in stores (all including VAT) until close of business on 26th November 2023. (Some of these web prices are cheaper than in-store, so please mention that you've seen these offers online.)

The Classic is a traditional sub-chassis turntable designed for a user who needs to have their speakers close to the turntable, perhaps in a more restricted living environment," Heinz Lichtenegger says. "[It has] a nostalgic appearance with its retro design reminiscent of the 1960s and 70s, but upgraded with modern technology such as precision CNC’ed pulley, diamond knife-cut sub and main platters created for the highest precision, and sub-chassis isolation by modern rubber dampers (TPE, thermoplastic elastomers) instead of the traditional springs."Listening to the Pro-Ject T1, sound quality was completely adequate but failed to capture the magic of recordings.

Compared to the base T1-model, the Phono SB version includes a built-in, Pro-Ject designed, high-quality phono MM stage and an electronic speed switch between 33 and 45 RPM. For the drive system, where most alternative products may use unregulated DC motors with wide speed fluctuations, the T1 Phono SB features our proven system of an electronically regulated, precision-speed AC motor. On top of the base model, the T1 BT features a built-in phono stage and a BT transmitter for wireless music streaming to your favourite BT speakers and headphones. This is Pro-Ject’s pinnacle line. The Signature 10 (above) and the Signature 12 are high-end turntables that compromise nothing. They each have a mass-loaded sub-chassis, a floating turntable design and a unique S-shaped tonearm. They’re designed for the audiophile who is prepared to pay an extreme premium for a product with no caveats. Okay, before we go further in this review, I’d like to briefly take some time to show you everything you need to know in terms of the Pro-Ject T1 setup. Think of this as a mini tutorial. In 2022, Pro-Ject released several new turntables in the X Line. This includes the X8 Evolution, which is a true high-end turntable that features many similar components as its ultra-high-end Xtension 9 and Xtension 10 turntables; as well as the X1 B and X2 B, which are newer versions of X1 and X2 turntables but with "truly balanced connections.")

Why is Pro-Ject T1 better than Pro-Ject E1?

Another difference worth noting is that the basic ProJect T1 does not have a built in phono stage. The ProJect T1BT and T1 Phono SB do indeed have a phono stage. I am using an Emotiva TA-100 amplifier and a couple of"modified myself" Dayton Audio MK442 monitors with a subwoofer. I also have an acrylic mat which improves sound. The version of the T1 I am using is the bare basic model. The REAL glass platter (something you find on Rega turntables) improves sound quality by using the weight to stabilize speed and the viscus liquid of the glass creates an excellent vibration and reflection reducer found on more expensive turntables. Do not be fooled by it's thin appearance. It has plenty of control to create a virtual silent noise floor.