Pro-Ject Automat A1
€399.00 – €449.00
AUTOMAT LINE
The A1 introduces our completely new Automat Line. We have always had one purpose since our establishment in 1991: bring HiFi Stereo music enjoyment to as many people as possible. We are very happy to expand our product catalog with a fully automatic entry-level turntable and create new opportunities for future vinyl beginners and enthusiasts. The A1 is handmade in Germany by a traditional manufacture with a wealth of experience in making automatic turntables. Even the individual components are 98% made and produced in Germany. Paired with Pro-Ject technology and ideas, we set new standards in automatic turntable design. Our new A1 is your best companion to comfortably enjoy your favourite vinyls.
Technical Specifications
| Speed: | 33, 45 (electronic speed change) |
| Drive principle: | belt drive, fully automatic |
| Platter: | damped aluminium platter |
| Wow & flutter: | 33: +/-0,27%; 45: +/-0,25% |
| Speed drift: | 33: +/-0,75%; 45: +/-0,65% |
| Signal to noise: | 65dB |
| Tonearm: | ultra-light-mass 8,3” aluminium tonearm |
| Effective arm length: | 211mm |
| Overhang: | 19,5mm |
| Included accessories: | 15V DC / 0,8A power supply, dust cover, 7‘‘ single adapter, feltmat, phono cable |
| Power consumption: | 1,5W |
| Dimensions: | 430 x 130 x 365 mm (WxHxD) |
| Weight: | 5,6 kg net |
Reviews
“Better than ‘budget’“
UK, 04.2022
• Man-oh-man, it sounds swell right out of the box.
• Believe me: the stock set-up will satisfy any newbie… and quite a few jaded veterans.
• This is more vibrant and inviting.
• Stability and solidity were the other early impressions.
• The airiness made it easy to hear each voice amidst the harmonies.
• What surprised me was the weight the A1 was able to deliver.
• The A1 reproduced this track with precisely the refinement needed.
• I was rewarded with a lushness I simply did not anticipate.
• There was top-to-bottom coherence.
• It’s not just as a champion of automation for which the A1 deserves recognition: it also proves that a sub-£400 all-in-one package can truly satisfy.
Review
Ken Kessler
“The Pro-Ject A1 gets so much right“
UK, 03.2022
• There’s plenty to like about the Automat A1, especially where sound is concerned.
• Like every other Pro-Ject turntable, the A1 is properly built and finished.
• Really, all that’s required is to connect the A1’s hard-wired phono cables (and grounding cable) to your speaker system and you’re in business.
• Even, balanced and information-rich sound – Expressive and articulate.
• The Pro-Ject automatic mechanism is entirely disengaged once the cartridge engages with the vinyl, so you can be certain the sound the A1 is making is uncorrupted by any internal influence.
• The low-end is substantial and punchy, but controlled enough to keep up the momentum of a recording.
• There’s more than enough space for the singer to stretch out and express himself.
• The Pro-Ject is good at revealing details regarding tone and timbre.
Review
Simon Lucas
“For $500, the A1 is as solid a deal as it is a performer“
U.S.A. 03.2022,
• In the day and age where manuals are seemingly out of vogue, certainly in print form, it’s nice that Pro-Ject took the time and effort to make their manual so helpful and thorough.
• For those looking for something quick and easy to use that sounds good and performs as well as you’d expect, the A1 is a damn fine option.
• If you’re new to the hobby and have concerns about setting up cartridges, antiskating, and counterweights, this is an ideal choice. You’ll have it up and running just as soon as you take it from the box.
• It has a smooth, steady feel to the music. It’s easy on the ears, it’s easy to enjoy and it’s easy to live with.
• It plays well, sounds good, and has a build quality that surpasses lesser automatic turntables.
Review
Chris Daniels
The Beginning Of A New Pro-Ject Story
The A1 has a fully automatic start/stop with the automatics being completely disengaged and decoupled during the entire runtime of the record. The fully mechanical automatics are engaged when you press start and the tonearm is automatically moved to the lead in groove of the record. Once playing, the automatics are completely taken out of the equation and do not affect the playback quality.
ULM Aluminium Tonearm
The A1 features an 8.3” ultra-light-mass aluminium tonearm. Together with the Ortofon OM10, which fits this design principle perfectly, we get extraordinary fast response and detail in terms of transients and microdynamics. Tracking force and anti-skating are factory pre-adjusted which make the A1 plug & play ready within a few seconds. This makes it perfect for vinyl beginners and experienced listeners alike as the sound quality is carried by all the audiophile features the A1 has on offer.
Audiophile Features
Ortofon OM10
Detailed Response & Microdynamics
A little-known fact is that the OM series of cartridges have their developmental roots and legacy in ultra-light-mass tonearm designs. Pre-fitted and adjusted in our factory, it is the perfect partner for your A1.
New Headshell
Carbon fibre reinforced
The headshell is made of carbon fibre reinforced polymer which is super stable and rigid, while keeping the weight super low. The composite material results in excellent internal damping of resonances.
Wood Chassis
Heavy and avoids hollow spaces
The chassis avoids hollow spaces wherever possible, with just enough space to precision fit all the inner workings of the A1. As a result, the chassis’ heavy mass reduces unwanted resonances to a minimum.
Damped Platter
Precision balanced aluminium
The damping ring on the inside adds weight and reduces resonances. In the last step the platter is turned and precision balanced to receive its fine edges and lowest wow and flutter deviations.
Connect it E
Semi-balanced RCA cable
To guarantee a perfect connection to your amp we use a high-quality phono RCA cable. Our Connect it E is a semi-balanced, low-capacitance cable, with superior shielding.
Phono Preamp
Built-in switchable preamp
If you don’t have a phono preamplifier in your current HiFi setup you will benefit of the A1s built-in one. If you want to use another phono preamp, you can easliy switch it off.
33/45 RPM
Ready for singles & LPs
No need to change the belt position. Easily change speed with the push of only a single button & listen to your favourite LPs aswell as singles.
Automat Line
Handmade in Germany
The A1 is fully handmade in Germany and looks back on decades of experience. Paired with Pro-Ject technology, it sets new standards in automatic turntable design.
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