Short summary

A mid-level turntable, a step up from the T1, with Pro-Ject’s best integrated phono stage. It has a Sumiko Rainier cartridge, electronic 33/45 speed, a glass platter and a one-piece aluminium tonearm, handmade in Europe.

Key info

  • Mid-level turntable w/ an upgraded built-in phono stage
  • Phono stage comparable to the Phono Box S2
  • Sumiko Rainier cartridge pre-mounted
  • Upgradeable w/ any Oyster series stylus
  • Electronic 33 and 45rpm switching
  • Heavy glass platter on a solid machined plinth
  • One-piece aluminium tonearm w/ integrated headshell
  • Spring-based anti-skating, w/o a hanging weight
  • Vibration-absorbing isolation feet
  • Handmade in Europe

Specifications

Physical characteristics
Weight 5,5 kg net
Dimensions (HxWxD) 457 x 134 x 335 mm
Technical specifications
Tonearm 9 Aluminium
Cartridge Sumiko Rainier MM Cartridge
Motor 33/45 High precision
Platter 10mm thick, 1,7kg heavy glass platter with felt mat
Wow and flutter 33: 0,19% 45: 0,17%
Signal to noise 67dB
Built-In Phono Stage Yes
Speed 33/45
Effective arm length / mass: 230 mm / 9.5 g
Power supply 15V / 800 mA DC, universal power supply
Overhang 22.0 mm
Tracking force 1.8-2.2 grams
Included accessories
What's in the box Dustcover, feltmat, singles adapter, power supply, phono RCA cable Power Supply: 15V / 800 mA DC, universal power supply

Description

Great sound out of the box

The t2 enters the ring as a new challenger in the midrange audio market. Boasting a host of audiophile design elements within its reassuringly sturdy construction, it remains true to the t-line ethos by being effortlessly simple to set-up and use.

High quality materials

The t2 turntable is first identified by its elegant cnc-machined wood plinth that has been expanded in size to enhance stability and is available in three stylish finishes, including gloss black, satin white, or walnut. The core construction is free of plastic and has been carefully manufactured to ensure there are no hollow spaces inside, avoiding unwanted vibrations within the finished product. The purpose-chosen vibration absorbing feet effectively isolate the turntable from the surface on which it is placed.

Speed control, motor and drive

Mounted inside the plinth is a high-performance belt drive system featuring an electronically regulated, precision-speed ac motor, attached to pro-ject’s finely-engineered t-line sub-platter, which is inserted into a stainless-steel axle/brass-bushing main bearing. The sub-platter drives the new heavy, zero-resonance glass platter with absolute stability, ensuring an ideal playback surface for vinyl records. Speed change is handled by a rocker switch for convenient switching between 33 and 45rpm.

New tonearm & anti-skating

The tonearm on the t2 is a new 9” model featuring a one-piece aluminium tube and an improved low-friction gimble bearing assembly with spring-loaded anti-skate mechanism for total accuracy in use. Mounted with the award-winning sumiko rainier cartridge for great sound out of the box, the tonearm is also pre-set for downforce, so there is no need for any complicated set-up; you can get playing straight away!

High-output, high-performance

The t2 features high-quality output terminals and is supplied with correctly engineered cables for direct connection to your preferred phono stage. However, the t2 super phono boasts a built-in dual-stage, split-passive moving magnet phono pre-amplifier. Rivalling the technology employed in many more expensive external phono stages, this built-in solution guarantees true hi-fi stereo sound, and ensures the signal that gets passed on to the amplifier is of the highest quality.

T2 Super Phono

Compared to the T2 W, the T2 Super Phono’s phono stage uses the extra PCB board space to optimise and enhance the electrical layout for a superior analogue performance. The phono stage can also be bypassed if you wish to install an MC cartridge or make use of an external pre-amp as you progress on your analogue journey.

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Pro-Ject is one of the best-known names in modern vinyl playback, with a range built around turntables, phono stages, hi-fi electronics, cartridges, accessories and compact stereo solutions. Founded in 1991 in Austria,…