Pro-Ject T1 BT Turntable with Phono Preamp and wireless audio streaming (Black)

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With the T1, however, I did get a sense of added focus and depth, likely due to the improved resonance control of the wooden plinth and glass platter. The model I am testing today is the T1 BT, which sadly doesn’t have speed control. So if you’re in the market, there are decisions to be made with the T1 depending on your priorities. If you want the convenience of Bluetooth, this comes with the inconvenience of manual speed control from 33 1/3 rpm to 45 rpm. Decisions decision… Pro-Ject T1 Review: Sound Quality Test Also worth noting is the T1’s compatibility with aptX HD, which is increasingly becoming standard on new equipment, thus improving the sound of Bluetooth connectivity further.

The Pro-Ject T1 is classic Pro-Ject design with clean lines and no frills. The turntable houses a built-in belt drive motor and spindle, which should help with isolating some vibration from the motor. Pro-Ject T1 Turntable adds a Bluetooth module to the standard T1 model along with and integrated phono stage for wireless audio transmission. Two alternative output versions exist to offer maximum affordability as you only pay for the features you use. T-LineWith its standard Bluetooth output, the T1 BT opens up a whole range of new connection possibilities. Perfect for connecting to a Bluetooth speaker or a Bluetooth enabled hi-fi system, the wireless connection lets you place the turntable much further away from the system than would otherwise be possible. Plus, it’s clutter-free! The weightier, higher-quality materials used across all three models immediately give the T1 a more premium feel and should help control resonance more effectively than the entry-level alternatives. The T1 brings many improvements to the table when stepping up from Pro-Ject’s budget offerings. The sound has the same overall sense of balance that I know and love from the very affordable Ortofon OM5E, but with greater focus and detail. There is no speed selection on the T1, so switching from 33 ⅓ rpm to 45 RPM will require removing the platter and moving the belt to the appropriate pulley on the motor. This is a bit cumbersome, especially when lower-priced turntables like the Fluance RT81 include a speed selection/power knob. On top of the base model, the T1 BT features a built-in phono stage and a Bluetooth transmitter for wireless music streaming to your favourite Bluetooth speakers and headphones. Key Features:

All three of these features certainly point to a turntable more in line with the term “audiophile”. Unlike many other turntables around this price, the Pro-Ject T1 has all the elements of a proper hi-fi turntable - just at a lower price. Rather than plastic, the CNC machined plinth is made from MDF. This gives lower resonance for reduced distortion. Mounted to the plinth is a steel/brass bearing that’s the same as the award-winning Essential III and, combined with the new heavy glass platter, provides smooth and stable running for perfect pitch. The Planar 1 doesn’t quite possess Pro-Ject’s ability to wrap its arms around you and hug; it’s a leaner performance, which musically we prefer, but might not sate those coveting a taste of home cooking. OK, so it does introduce digital processing, which many argue defeats the object, but for convenience and perhaps more casual living room record listening, I’d be more than happy to use Bluetooth connectivity.The Rega betters the T1 in terms of dynamics too, but then it has bettered most rivals over the past few years. There is still enough feeling here for an entertaining performance, it just isn’t the subtlest performer available for this money. Verdict

One thing we will say about the T1: it's not possible to adjust the tonearm's anti-skate settings, since they're factory-fixed. It's not a major catastrophe – we trustListening to the Pro-Ject T1, sound quality was completely adequate but failed to capture the magic of recordings. Effortlessly simple to set-up and produces a highly engaging, accessible sound that really makes your records sing. Made in Europe, and featuring only premium materials – there is no plastic where it shouldn’t be, as every component part is made to the same exacting standards as far more expensive designs. ProJect have a passionate belief in the importance of true stereo sound, and their turntables are a key part of that.

Designed tobe an affordable yet high fidelity turntable for vinyl lovers, T1 has a simple plug n play set up and uses top-grade materials for industry leading acoustics. CNC Plinth The platter is made from medium density fiberboard and a wood-look veneer finish. While nicely built, the turntable is extremely light and doesn’t damp vibration as well as other turntables in the price range.There’s a strong sense of balance, with a tight, well-rounded bass response without being too overpowering. Each instrument is easy to place within the soundstage and the delivery is confident and dynamic, just like the E1. The standardT1is finished with properly shielded, semisymmetrical, low-capacitance phono cables, designed by Pro-Ject, fixed to the turntable underneath the tonearm. It has a standard phono output, for connecting to a phono stage. We would've liked a bit more detail at the bottom end, as louder songs such as F.I.N.E. and Don't Get Mad, Get Even had a tendency to sound a little cluttered at times. However, the T1 excelled in the mid-ranges, with some of Joe Perry's fretwork sounding smoother than a cashmere codpiece; and the treble, while not always entirely crisp, was more than acceptable. Pro-Ject T1 review: The competition