E-Line Turntables
The Pro-Ject Audio Primary E Phono is an entry level audiophile plug&play turntable with built-in phono stage and switchable phono/line output
Like when the original, now iconic, Debut turntable burst onto the scene in 1999, the Primary E has been designed to offer a hi-fi friendly alternative to vinyl music lovers who are limited by their budget. Where the majority of affordable turntables are impacted by flimsy, plastic components or poor quality accessories, the Primary E is a reliable, made-in-Europe product designed by a leading analogue audio company. Protect your records and enjoy their sound with Primary E.
Offering exactly the same features and performance as the multi-award winning Primary record player, the Primary E is available for an even more appealing price because of its direct-wired 230V motor.
The quiet-running, stable motor is direct-fed to the mains - like many other popular designs from the Pro-Ject range, such as the original, award-winning Debut Carbon - reducing the need for internal signal processing and an external power supply. The end result of this change is a turntable that still sounds like a true piece of hi-fi, but that costs less than ever before.
The Primary E's 8.6" aluminium tonearm uses sapphire bearings for optimal tracking across a record side. The tonearm is designed specially for use with the supplied Ortofon OM cartridge, and it's pre-configured to play straight out of the box with no fiddly setup.
The overall aesthetic of the Primary E has a sleek, retro appeal thanks to its consistent matte black finish. The included detachable dust cover also brings extra convenience and protection when the turntable is not in use. The Primary E is terminated with RCA cables for direct connection to a Moving-Magnet phono stage.
The Primary E turntable proves that hi-fi quality turntables don’t need to be complicated. Simply install the belt and connect it to a system in order to enjoy vinyl playback on an affordable device that won’t hurt your records.
Output Versions
The Primary E is available in 2 versions - so you can get the exact features you need.
Primary E - turntable and cartridge only
Primary E Phono (this product) - turntable and cartridge with built in pre-amplifier
Key Features:
- Instant playback with super-easy setup
- Pre-adjusted tracking force & anti-skating force
- Build in MM phono stage
- Pre-mounted Ortofon OM cartridge
- 8.6” aluminium tonearm with sapphire bearings
- Belt drive with silicone belt
- Low vibration synchronous motor direct-fed by mains
- Pre-mounted gold-plated RCA interconnect cable
- Special turntable feet for effective decoupling
- Acrylic lid included
| Outputs | RCA Phono/Line |
|---|---|
| Speed | 33, 45 (manual speed change) |
| Principle | Belt drive |
| Speed variance | 33: 0.8% 45: 0.7% |
| Wow & Flutter | 33: 0.29% 45: 0.27% |
| Platter | 300 mm with felt mat |
| Main bearing | Stainless steel |
| Tonearm | 8.6” aluminium |
| Effective arm length | 218.5 mm |
| Overhang | 22.0 mm |
| Effective tonearm mass | 8.0 g |
| Counterweight for mass | 3 - 7 g (supplied) |
| Tracking force range | 0 - 25mN (18mN pre-adjusted) |
| Included accessories | Dust cover |
| Power consumption | 4.5 Watts max |
| Dimensions | 420 x 112 x 330mm (WxHxD) |
| Weight | 4.0 kg net |
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