Pro-Ject E1 Phono Plug & Play Turntable with Built-in Phono - White - Audio Technica AT3600L Cartridge

Vinyl Made Simple, Straight Out of the Box

The Pro-Ject E1 Phono is built for one thing: getting a record playing with as little fuss as possible. An Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge comes pre-mounted and aligned at the factory, and a built-in phono preamp means you can run straight into any powered speaker or amp input, no separate phono stage required. It's available in gloss black or satin white.

Underneath sits an 8.6-inch aluminum tonearm and a 300mm platter made from anti-resonant ABS polymer, topped with a felt mat. A silicon drive belt connects to the motor for smooth, well-damped speed control, and 33 and 45rpm switch electronically at the touch of a button.

Specs That Punch Above Its Price

Speed accuracy measures 0.7% at 33rpm and 0.6% at 45rpm, with wow and flutter held to 0.25% and 0.23% respectively. Signal-to-noise ratio comes in at 65dB. The AT3600L cartridge itself outputs 3.5mV with a conical diamond stylus, tracking at 2.5 to 3.5 grams.

Who Is This Turntable Best For?

• First-time vinyl buyers. The pre-mounted cartridge and built-in phono stage mean you're playing records within minutes.
• Anyone without a phono input on their amp. The internal preamp outputs a standard line-level signal any input will accept.
• Listeners who want to upgrade later. The tonearm and plinth can take a better cartridge down the road, once you know what you like.
• Not the right fit if you already own a phono stage you love. The built-in preamp can't be bypassed, so audiophiles chasing a specific phono sound may want a non-Phono model instead.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

A pair of built-in RCA outputs carries an already-amplified, line-level signal, so it plugs straight into any line input on a receiver, integrated amp, or powered speaker. There's no separate ground wire to fuss with, since the phono stage and its grounding live inside the plinth.

Pairs Well With

Building your system? Here are some great companions for the Pro-Ject E1 Phono:

• Phono cartridges for when you're ready to move beyond the factory-installed AT3600L
• Integrated amplifiers to complete a simple, no-fuss system
• Audio racks for a stable, level surface

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a separate phono preamp?

No. The E1 Phono has one built in, so it outputs a line-level signal ready for any amp or powered speaker.

Can I swap in a different cartridge later?

Yes. The aluminum tonearm accepts standard replacement cartridges, so you can upgrade from the factory AT3600L whenever you're ready.

What's the warranty?

Pro-Ject covers the E1 Phono for two years, extendable to three years with online registration.

See It in Action

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