Pro-Ject T1 BT Turntable with Phono - Bluetooth - Satin Walnut - Ortofon OM5e

Wired Warmth, Wireless Freedom, Now in Its Final Run

The T1 BT pairs a built-in MM phono preamp with a Bluetooth transmitter, so you can run a wired connection and a wireless pair of headphones or speakers at the same time. This generation has since been succeeded by the T1 EVO BT — the T1 BT shown here is the outgoing design, while remaining stock lasts.

The CNC-machined plinth has no plastic parts and no hollow spaces inside at all, and a heavy 8mm blasted-glass platter avoids the resonance issues that plastic or lightweight steel designs can introduce.

The T1 BT earned a genuine EISA Best Product award for 2020-2021, real recognition for pairing genuine hi-fi engineering with real wireless convenience well before that particular combination became common.

A Built-In Phono Preamp and Bluetooth Transmitter

Built-In Phono Preamp, Wired to Any System

Stepping up from the base T1, the T1 BT adds a built-in, Pro-Ject-designed MM phono stage, so you can connect straight to a line-level input on a receiver or integrated amp with no outboard phono preamp required.

The one-piece 8.6-inch aluminum tonearm and a sub-platter riding on an ultra-precise, 0.001mm-tolerance main bearing (the same system used in Pro-Ject's Essential III turntables) keep playback smooth and anti-resonant throughout every side.

A Bluetooth Transmitter That Runs Alongside the Wired Output

A built-in Bluetooth transmitter (version 5.2, with aptX HD and aptX Adaptive) sends your records wirelessly to any compatible Bluetooth speaker or headphones, while the wired RCA output stays active at the same time.

That means you can run a hi-fi system on the wired output and a wireless pair of headphones over Bluetooth simultaneously, without swapping cables or unplugging anything at either end.

Who Is the T1 BT Best For?

• You want to send your records to Bluetooth headphones or speakers — the built-in transmitter handles that without any extra hardware
• Your amp or receiver has no phono input — the built-in MM phono preamp handles that too, right out of the box
• You want a cartridge already installed and aligned — the Ortofon OM5e arrives factory-mounted, ready to play
• You want push-button speed change — 33 and 45rpm switch electronically, with no belt to move by hand
• You want the newest cartridge in a current-production finish — the T1 EVO BT is the direct successor, still in full production today

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Connect the included semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance phono cable to a standard line-level input on your receiver or integrated amp — the built-in phono preamp handles the rest.

Pair a Bluetooth speaker or headphones alongside that wired connection to listen wirelessly whenever you want, without disconnecting anything.

Pairs Well With

Where the T1 BT goes from here:

• Powered speakers — the built-in phono preamp and Bluetooth both work directly with a pair of powered speakers
• Integrated amplifiers — to complete a simple, no-fuss wired system
• Audio racks — a rigid, level shelf gives the glass platter a stable foundation
• Record cleaning accessories — clean records sound better and protect the stylus

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the T1 BT include a cartridge?

Yes. A factory-installed Ortofon OM5e moving-magnet cartridge with an elliptical stylus comes standard.

Do I need a separate phono preamp?

You don't. A built-in MM phono stage lets you connect straight to a line-level input on your amp or receiver.

Can it send record sound to Bluetooth headphones?

Yes. Its built-in Bluetooth transmitter (version 5.2, aptX HD/Adaptive) sends your records to compatible Bluetooth headphones or speakers, at the same time as the wired output.

Is this the current T1 BT model?

It's the outgoing generation. The T1 EVO BT has succeeded it with a newer Ortofon cartridge and Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD, though the T1 BT's own tonearm and bearing remain genuinely well-regarded.

What comes in the box?

The turntable with cartridge installed, a felt mat, a dust cover, a 7-inch adapter, an Allen key, a stylus pressure gauge, and the power supply.

What's the warranty?

A two-year limited manufacturer warranty covers the T1 BT.

See It in Action

See the Pro-Ject T1 BT demonstrated and reviewed:

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