{"id":31105,"date":"2026-08-07T11:57:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phono.shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=31105"},"modified":"2026-09-04T15:56:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T13:56:38","slug":"project-e12","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/phono.shop\/en\/product\/project-e12\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro-Ject E1.2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Pro-Ject E1.2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Designed for those who want a high-quality first turntable without complicated setup. Each turntable is pre-adjusted at the factory, so all you have to do is install the platter and belt and connect it to your audio system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind the minimalist design lies a carefully thought-out construction\u2014high-quality components, precise assembly, and features more commonly found in higher-end turntables.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Components That Make for Great Sound<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E1.2 comes with <\/span><b>Pick it MM E<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An MM-type cartridge developed in collaboration with Ortofon. Its lightweight design and neodymium magnet help it accurately track the record grooves, while the diamond stylus ensures clean, balanced, and musical playback.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 730-gram damped aluminum platter is carefully balanced at the factory to ensure stable rotation and minimize unwanted vibrations. It is complemented by a CNC-machined aluminum tonearm with a precision gimbal-type bearing and an oversized counterweight, which help ensure precise tracking and stable operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Connects to your audio system<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E1.2 is designed to be connected to an amplifier with a phono input or to a separate phono preamp. This allows you to choose a phono preamp that suits your audio system and needs. If you want to connect your turntable directly to powered speakers or an amplifier without a phono input, you should choose <\/span><b>E1.2 Phono<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the version with a built-in phono preamp.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Made in Europe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each E1.2 is hand-assembled at the Pro-Ject factory in the Czech Republic. A stainless steel spindle in a bronze bearing ensures smooth rotation, while vibration-damping feet help reduce vibrations transmitted from the surrounding environment. The set also includes an acrylic dust cover.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>About Pro-Ject<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\"Pro-Ject Audio Systems\" is a brand founded in Austria in 1991 and is today considered one of the world's best-known manufacturers of vinyl turntables. Pro-Ject\u2019s philosophy is simple: high-quality analog sound should be accessible to everyone. All turntables are assembled in Europe, and even the entry-level models incorporate features more commonly found in significantly more expensive units. The E1.2 perfectly embodies this approach\u2014it is a high-quality Hi-Fi turntable designed for long-term use.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pro-Ject E1.2 is designed for those who want a high-quality first turntable without complicated setup. 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