About the Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB
A solid, affordable turntable
A solid, affordable turntable
I looked at and listened to the Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB before I saw its price tag, and I was surprised to learn how budget-friendly it is. The base is constructed out of solid materials with a nice finish, and the heavy glass platter is a rarity at this price point. There's also a factory-installed Ortofon OM 5E moving magnet cartridge on the tonearm. All of that adds up to a turntable that looks great, sounds great, and won't break the bank.
Convenient and easy to operate
The switchable built-in phono preamp makes this 'table very convenient for just about any setup.You can switch it off and connect to your own separate phono stage or the phono input on a stereo receiver. Or engage the turntable's phono preamp and connect directly to a pair of powered stereo speakers. And you can switch from 33-1/3 to 45 rpm electronically, without having to make manual belt adjustments.
Product highlights:
- heavy 8mm zero-resonance glass platter with felt mat to protect records from scratches
- 8.6" one-piece aluminum tonearm with low-friction, vibration-free bearing
- includes pre-mounted Ortofon OM 5E moving magnet cartridge
- anti-resonant sub-platter design
- heavy, solid, precision routed chassis with shock absorbing feet
- ultra-precise main bearing with a hardened steel axle and brass bushing
- electronically regulated, precision-speed AC motor
- electronic switching between 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds
- built-in switchable phono stage
- when switch is set to LINE, turntable must be connected to a standard line input (labeled AUX, CD, or TAPE)
- when switch is set to PHONO, turntable must be connected to an outboard phono preamp or dedicated phono input
- fully manual operation
- speed variance: 0.7% (at 33-1/3 RPM), 0.6% (at 45 RPM)
- wow and flutter: 0.25% (at 33-1/3 RPM), 0.23% (at 45 RPM)
Dimensions and warranty:
- 16-7/16"W x 4-3/8"H (with dust cover down) x 13-1/2"D
- weight: 8.38 lbs.
- warranty: 2 years (1 year warranty for the supplied cartridge)
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # 9120097820044
What's in the box:
Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB owner's manual
- Turntable
- Sub-platter (pre-installed)
- Tone-arm (pre-installed)
- Cartridge w/ stylus (pre-installed)
- Counter-weight (pre-installed)
- Platter
- Belt
- Mat
- 47" RCA stereo cable (Connect-it-E)
- 45RPM adapter
- Dust cover
- Stylus pressure gauge
- Two-point cartridge alignment protractor
- Allen-key
- Plastic key
- Instructions for Use
Reviews
Customer reviews
Loading reviews...
Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB reviews
Average review:
Thanks for submitting your review
Customer photos
This review was collected as part of a promotion
Pros:
Cons:
More details on the Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB
Features & specs
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Color | Walnut | |
| Operation | Manual | |
| Speeds | 33-1/3, 45 | |
| Drive Type | Belt | |
| Pitch Control | No | |
| Phono Preamp | Built-in | |
| USB Output | No | |
| Bluetooth Built-In | No | |
| 45 RPM Adapter | Yes | |
| Audio Cable | Attached | |
| Power Cable | Attached | |
| Materials and Construction | ||
| Plinth | MDF | |
| Platter | Glass | |
| Tone Arm Shape | Straight | |
| Tone Arm Material | Aluminum | |
| Tone Arm Lift | Finger, Lever | |
| Cartridge Info | ||
| Included Cartridge | Ortofon OM 5E | |
| Cartridge Type | MM | |
| Removable Headshell | No | |
| Tracking Weight | 1.75 g (17.5mN) | |
| Frequency Response | 20-25,000 | |
| Output Voltage | 4.04 | |
| Load Impedance | 47,000 | |
| Load Capacitance | 200-500 | |
| Audio Specs | ||
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 65 | |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.25 | |
| Dimensions and Warranty | ||
| Width (Inches) | 16.4375 | |
| Height (Inches) | 4.375 | |
| Depth (Inches) | 13.5 | |
| Weight | 8.38 lbs. | |
| Turntable Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Turntable Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Cartridge Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Cartridge Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Product Research
Features
Built-In Phono Preamp: The Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB features a built-in phono preamp that allows you to connect the turntable to an integrated amp or receiver that does not have a dedicated Phono MM input. This is a feature that can be turned off when using an integrated amp or receiver with a phono input.
Low-Noise Design: For the drive system, where many turntables may use un-regulated DC motors with wide speed fluctuations, the T1 Phono SB features Pro-Ject's proven system of an electronically regulated, precision-speed AC motor. The T1 Phono SB also comes with electronic speed switching between 33 and 45 RPM. The result is a low-noise, stable drive system for the turntable. The precision-speed AC motor drives a belt-system, attached to a newly designed sub-platter, which is mounted into an ultra-precise 0.001mm main bearing with a hardened steel axle and brass bushing. Alongside this chosen motor system, the T1 Phono SB is able to ensure a smooth, anti-resonant rotational platform for the tonearm and cartridge to ride across.
One-Piece Tonearm: The tonearm on the T1 Phono SB is a new model, based on previous Pro-Ject designs. With its straight, 8.6" effective length and stiff aluminum construction, this one-piece tonearm also features low-friction bearings for absolute accuracy in use. Besides the clean and stylish looks, the integrated headshell won't cause any additional vibrations either, and is a big improvement over many other detachable, screwed-on or glued-on headshells.
Ortofon OM5e MM Cartridge: The Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB comes supplied with an Ortofon OM5e Moving Magnet cartridge, featuring an elliptical diamond stylus tip for true high-fidelity playback from your vinyl record collection.
Zero-Resonance Construction: The stylish CNC-machined plinth features no plastic parts and is carefully manufactured to ensure there are no hollow spaces inside, therefore avoiding unwanted vibrations within the chassis. Carrying this philosophy through the design, the included 8mm glass platter is also a heavy, zero-resonance design (avoiding the flaws of plastic or lightweight steel alternatives). Finally, the purpose-chosen turntable feet also do a good job of isolating the T1 from ambient vibrations around your hi-fi system.
Stereo RCA Outputs: The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo is outfitted with a set of stereo RCA outputs and comes with a high-quality stereo RCA cable. Pro-Ject's Connect-it-E cable is a semi-balanced, low-capacitance cable, with superior shielding. However, you can always upgrade to an even higher quality cable if preferred.
Added Protection: The Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB comes with a hinged, clear plastic dust cover and a felt mat to protect the turntable and your records.
Loading accessories...
Customer Q&A
10 questions already asked
Loading articles...
This is a great phonograph! Simple, elegant and sharp sound. Went with a separate pre amp rather than use the internal and it was a good choice (tried both).
Edward from Washington, DC