In my opinion, compressing that analog sound so that it can travel wirelessly via Bluetooth defeats this purpose, but hey, you do you. I did not test this model, so I cannot speak to how it sounds, although, one of the reasons people choose vinyl records is their high-quality analog sound. Lastly is the $500 E1 BT, which adds Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity to the preamp so you can connect wirelessly to speakers and headphones. Aside from installing the rubber belt to the drive, placing the platter on the spindle post, sliding the dust cover in place, and connecting the RCA cables (all basic setup stuff), setting up the Pro-Ject E1 Phono (or any in the series) should take less than 10 minutes. As mentioned above, the E1 line comes with its tonearm and cartridge set up by the experts at the factory, unlike higher-level decks that not only require precision cartridge installation but also assembly and balancing of the tonearm, which can be finicky for the uninitiated. If you’re going to call a turntable “entry-level” then it stands to reason that it should be super easy for beginners to get up and running. But on the off chance that you need to set or reset the tracking force (the ideal downward weight at which the stylus contacts the record’s grooves) or anti-skate setting (a light, outward force that counters the tonearm’s tendency to move inwards), whether at setup or down the road if you ever change the cartridge, then these tools are easy to use and will come in handy. Now, you shouldn’t need these at setup as all the E1 turntables come “plug and play” from the factory (I’ll get to that below).
Out of the boxįinally, also in the bag, Pro-Ject has thoughtfully included a force-gauge protractor and a paper cartridge alignment tool. For my review, I tested the midtier E1 Phono.
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It’s worth noting that all three E1 turntables are identical, with the obvious differences - one doesn’t have a phono pre-amp, one does, and one has it plus Bluetooth connectivity.
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But like I said, this is where Pro-Ject excels, and to borrow from Pink Floyd, the E1 Series is yet another brick in its formidable entry-level turntable wall. But here’s the problem: Pro-Ject isn’t the only reputable deck maker vying for a piece of the budding record-collector pie, as it has to contend with the likes of Rega, Audio Technica, Fluance, U-Turn, Sony, and others to earn your dollars. They’re also a cinch to set up, making them perfect for newbies. A range of three entry-level turntables - the $350 base mode E1, the $400 E1 Phono with built-in pre-amp, and the $500 E1 BT with all that, plus Bluetooth connectivity - the E Series combines good looks with decent components that deliver a surprisingly big sound. Case in point: The Pro-Ject E Series is the company’s latest budget line that it launched in May 2022.
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