Pro-Ject A1 Fully Automatic Turntable

German-made · Plug & Play · Enjoy Authentic Hi-Fi Vinyl Music

The Pro-Ject A1 (Automat A1) is a classic fully automatic belt-drive turntable from Pro-Ject's AUTOMAT series, designed for music lovers who seek "simple operation + true Hi-Fi sound quality." Whether you're a beginner to vinyl or a seasoned listener looking for effortless daily enjoyment, simply press a button for automatic playback. During playback, the mechanism is completely disengaged, ensuring no compromise on sound quality.

Handcrafted with traditional German craftsmanship (over 98% of main components are German-made), it comes with a pre-adjusted Ortofon OM10 cartridge and a built-in switchable phono preamplifier, making it truly plug-and-play straight out of the box.

Basic Product Information

• Type: Belt-drive fully automatic turntable
• Cartridge: Pre-installed and precisely pre-adjusted Ortofon OM10 Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge
• Built-in switchable Phono Preamplifier: Can be directly connected to an amplifier or active speakers, or switched off for use with an external phono stage
• Speeds: 33 / 45 RPM (electronic one-button switching, no belt adjustment needed)
• Complete Accessories: Dust cover, felt mat, 7-inch single adapter, high-quality Connect it E semi-balanced phono cable, power supply
• Colors: Black / White

Core Technology Highlights

• Truly Sound-Uncompromising Fully Automatic System: Press the start button, and the tonearm automatically moves to the lead-in groove and descends for playback; at the end of playback, it automatically lifts and returns to rest. During playback, the automatic mechanism is completely disengaged and decoupled, ensuring pure and interference-free music reproduction.
• Ultralight 8.3-inch Aluminum Tonearm (ULM) + Carbon Fiber Reinforced Anti-Magnetic Headshell: Ultra-low effective mass design provides fast transient response and excellent micro-dynamic detail.
• Damped Aluminum Platter: Precision balanced with damping design, effectively reducing wow & flutter.
• Resonance-Damped Wooden (MDF) Chassis + Silicone Damped Feet: Effectively isolates external vibrations, ensuring stable playback.
• Electronically Controlled Motor: One-button precise switching between 33/45 RPM.
• High-Quality Connect it E Semi-Balanced Phono Cable: Low capacitance, excellent shielding, gold-plated RCA connectors, with ground wire.

Detailed Specifications

• Drive Principle: Belt drive, fully automatic
• Speeds: 33, 45 RPM (electronic speed change)
• Wow & Flutter: 33 RPM ±0.27% ; 45 RPM ±0.25%
• Speed Drift: 33 RPM ±0.75% ; 45 RPM ±0.65%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 65 dB
• Tonearm: Ultralight 8.3-inch aluminum; effective length 211 mm; overhang 19.5 mm
• Platter: Damped aluminum
• Cartridge: Ortofon OM10
• Power Consumption: 1.5 W
• Dimensions: 430 × 130 × 365 mm (W × H × D)
• Weight: 5.6 kg (net)

Sound Performance & Capabilities

The A1 is not just convenient; its sound quality is equally outstanding. The perfect pairing of the ultralight tonearm and the Ortofon OM10 delivers fast response, rich detail, and natural musical expression.

The sound is balanced, informative, and expressive, with powerful yet controlled bass, clear highs, excellent rhythm, and particularly lively and engaging vocals. The soundstage is stable and expansive, presenting an overall positive, delicate, and captivating listening experience, perfect for various genres such as jazz, classical, and pop.

Even with its fully automatic design, the mechanism is completely disengaged during playback, ensuring you hear the pure, uncompromised Pro-Ject vinyl sound.

Positive Online Reviews

• Stuff.tv (5/5 stars): "Plug-and-play convenience, excellent specs, and an entertaining, expressive sound."
• Trusted Reviews: "An elegant, poised and engaging sound... convincing, coherent and eminently listenable." "Plug-and-play convenience, suitable for any system."
• Hi-Fi News: "Lively and engaging... truly sparkles... full of vitality and inviting. Proves that an all-in-one package under £400 can truly satisfy."
• General user feedback: Simple setup, smooth operation, precise and reliable automatic functions, stable and quiet sound, making it an ideal choice for beginners and everyday listening.