Pro-Ject Automat A2 Fully Automatic Turntable - Black - Sumiko Rainier Cartridge

Pro-Ject Automat A2: Fully Automatic Turntable with Sumiko Rainier

The Automat A2 is a fully automatic belt-drive turntable. Press start and the tonearm moves to the lead-in groove. At the end of the side, the arm returns and the motor shuts off.

Pro-Ject says the automatics work entirely mechanically, with no extra electronics. This US version ships with a factory-aligned Sumiko Rainier moving-magnet cartridge.

A Floating Sub-Chassis

The tonearm, platter bearing and motor sit on a separate floating sub-chassis. This isolates them from the heavy MDF main chassis. An aluminium die-cast cover replaces many plastic parts of the original design.

An Ultra-Light-Mass Tonearm

The 8.3-inch aluminium tonearm uses a four-point cardanic bearing and a carbon-fibre-reinforced headshell. Tracking force is set with a dial on the tonearm bearing. Anti-skating is spring-based and adjusts on the tonearm base.

Three Speeds and Two Record Sizes

One button changes between 33, 45 and 78 rpm electronically. A switch sets the drop-off point for 7-inch singles or 12-inch LPs. The damped aluminium platter is precision balanced.

How the Automat A2 Fits Your System

The A2 has no built-in phono preamp. It needs an MM phono preamp or an MM phono input on your amplifier.

The included Connect it E cable has an earthing wire for the ground terminal. 10-inch 78 rpm records must be started by hand, because the automatics cover 7-inch and 12-inch sizes only.

What Reviewers Are Saying

"The mechanism operated almost silently, with no apparent drag on the motor. It handled records gently and played them superbly." — Thom Moon, SoundStage! Access, October 2024

Who Is This Turntable Best For?

• Hands-off listeners — the arm cues, returns and shuts the motor off on its own.
• Singles collectors — a 7-inch/12-inch switch sets the drop-off point.
• Three-speed collections — 33, 45 and 78 rpm change at the press of a button.
• MM phono owners — the Sumiko Rainier is a moving-magnet cartridge.
• Not for — systems without an MM phono input or phono preamp; none is built in.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

• Connect the Connect it E cable to an MM phono input; red is right, white is left.
• Attach the earthing wire to the ground terminals on both units.
• For the Rainier, set the tracking force dial to 2 g and anti-skating to 2.
• Choose the speed and 7-inch or 12-inch size, then push the lever to START.

Pairs Well With

Build a system around the Automat A2:

• Phono Preamplifiers
• Integrated Amplifiers
• Bookshelf Speakers
• Speaker Cables

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the automatic mechanism electronic?

No. Pro-Ject says the automatics work entirely mechanically, with no additional electronics.

Can I start a record by hand?

Yes. Raise the lift lever, place the arm where you want, then lower it. The platter starts as soon as you move the tonearm.

Can it play 78 rpm records?

Yes. Select 78 rpm. 10-inch 78s must be started manually.

What tracking force does the Rainier use?

Pro-Ject specifies 2 g for the Sumiko Rainier on the US version.

What comes in the box?

A dust cover, felt mat, singles adapter, Connect it E phono cable and power supply.

See It in Action

An independent look at the Automat A2's build and automatic mechanism:

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