About the Pro-Ject VTE
It looks odd, but boy does it sound great
A clever spring mechanism exerts ideal tracking force, so you don't have to fiddle with weights and adjust dials.
It looks odd, but boy does it sound great
The Pro-Ject VTE is ideal for a room where countertop space is at a premium. And it's a conversation piece par excellence. This turntable stands vertically, and can even be wall-mounted — it's creative engineering coupled with the rock-solid quality we've come to expect from this company.
We'll get into how it works in a second, but let me assure you that this turntable — like all Pro-Ject turntables — will bring out the warm, relaxed sound you expect from your prized record collection.
But seriously, how does it work?
We're used to letting gravity keep a phonograph needle in the grooves of a record, but this turntable literally turns that notion on its side. The aluminum tonearm on the VTE uses a clever spring mechanism that's pre-calibrated to track precisely. You won't have to spend any time stringing anti-skating weights or adjusting tracking force — just put on your favorite album and let the music flow. And don't worry — Pro-Ject included a record clamp so your classic vinyl doesn't fall off and roll across the living room floor.
Product highlights:
- can stand on included feet or be wall-mounted
- aluminum tonearm with spring mechanism is calibrated to track perfectly in vertical position
- pre-adjusted tracking force & anti-skating force
- pre-mounted Ortofon OM5e cartridge
- 2-speed belt drive (33-1/3 & 45 rpm)
- optimized for right-handed operation
- record clamp included to secure record to the platter
- built-in gold-plated RCA interconnect cable
- signal-to-noise ratio: 65dB
- wow and flutter: 0.29% (33-1/3), 0.27% (45)
- requires a phono preamp or phono input on receiver or preamplifier
Dimensions and Warranty:
- 16-15/16"W x 13-5/8"H x 9-13/16"D (with feet)
- weight: 6.17 lbs.
- warranty: 2 years (1 year for the supplied cartridge)
- MFR # VTE-Right BK
What's in the box:
- Vertical turntable (attached 46" stereo RCA cable/ground wire)
- AC power adapter (attached 6' DC cord)
- 3 AC plug inserts (US/EU/UK)
- Belt
- Platter
- Felt mat
- Tonearm with cartridge and counterweight (pre-iinstalled) Vertical stand/foot
- Record clamp
- 45RM adapter
- Rubber damper
- Turntable bracket
- 2 Wall brackets
- 2 Screws
- 2 Nuts
- 2 Washers
- Two-point cartidge alignment protractor
- Instructions For Use
- Warranty Information
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Features & specs
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Color | Not given | |
| Operation | Manual | |
| Speeds | 33-1/3, 45 | |
| Speed Control | --- | |
| Drive Type | Belt | |
| Pitch Control | No | |
| Phono Preamp | No | |
| USB Output | No | |
| Bluetooth Built-In | No | |
| 45 RPM Adapter | Yes | |
| Audio Cable | Attached | |
| Power Cable | --- | |
| Materials and Construction | ||
| Plinth | --- | |
| Platter | --- | |
| Tone Arm Shape | Straight | |
| Tone Arm Material | --- | |
| Tone Arm Lift | Standard | |
| Cartridge Info | ||
| Included Cartridge | Ortofon OM5e | |
| Cartridge Type | MM | |
| Removable Headshell | No | |
| Tracking Weight | 1.8 grams/18mN | |
| Frequency Response | 20-25,000 | |
| Output Voltage | --- | |
| Load Impedance | --- | |
| Load Capacitance | --- | |
| Audio Specs | ||
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 65 | |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.27 | |
| Dimensions and Warranty | ||
| Width (Inches) | 16.9375 | |
| Height (Inches) | 13.625 | |
| Depth (Inches) | 9.8125 | |
| Weight | 6.17 lbs. | |
| Turntable Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Turntable Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Cartridge Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Cartridge Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
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Features
Vertical Standing or Wall-Mount: The Pro-Ject VT-E turntable can be positioned vertically on a table or mounted vertically on a wall. You will need to install either the included vertical stand/foot or wall-bracket (wall screws not included).
Right-Hand Operation: This turntable is optimized for right-handed operation.
Belt-Drive: The Pro-Ject VT-E turntable is belt driven and includes a silicone belt which must be installed.
2 Speeds: The Pro-Ject VT-E turntable supports playback of 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records. A 45 adapter is included, along with a record clamp.
8.6" Aluminum Tonearm: The Essential II utilizes a straight 8,6" aluminum tonearm design made from a single piece of aluminum. Tracking force and anti-skating are carefully set at time of manufacturing.
Pre-Mounted Ortofon OM5e Cartridge: The pre-mounted OM5E is a magnetic cartridge (MM) with an elliptical shaped stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free vinyl playback.
Optional Phone Preamp: If your AV receiver, stereo receiver, or integrated amplifier does not have a suitable Phono MM input, a separate phono pre-amplifier (sold separately) is required to connect the VT-E turntable.
MDF Platter + Felt Mat: The Pro-Ject Essential II employs a low-resonance platter made from 300mm MDF and includes a felt mat.
Fixed RCA Cable: The turntable features fixed 46" stereo RCA cable and ground wire.
Low Vibration Synchronous Motor: The Pro-Ject VT-E turntable employs quiet-running synchronous motor and external power supply.
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I absolutely LOVE this vertical turntable. I never expected it to sound this good,especially at this price. And,it looks like a work of Art. And like Art,you can even hang it on the wall. FANTASTIC!!!!!
William from Springfield, IL