About the Pro-Ject Primary E Phono Black Turntable with Ortofon OM Cartridge

Product Description

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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