Pro-Ject introduced three versions of the entry-level turntable E1

 The entry-level E1 Plug & Play turntable claimed by Pro-Ject is a traditional belt-driven design. The body of the novelty is made, according to the company, from a fiber composite on CNC machines.

The engine is a new design, it is well damped and operates at two speeds - 33 1/3 and 45 rpm, with electronic speed switching. The ABC platter is complemented by an 8.6" aluminum tonearm with a pre-installed and factory-tuned Ortofon OM 5E cartridge. A dust cover is also provided, also made of ABC.

The novelty was announced in three versions: E1 Standard, E1 Phono and E1 BT. The first one is designed to work in tandem with an external phono stage, the second one has its own preamplifier-corrector, and the third one also has a Bluetooth transmitting module for working with wireless devices.

All three versions of the novelty are equipped with a branded external power supply for 15 volts. The E1 will be available in glossy black, glossy white or walnut and should be available before the end of May.

In Europe, the Pro-Ject E1 turntables are priced at €300 for the Standard version, €330 for Phono and €400 for BT.