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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Pro-Ject Automat A1 is a fully automatic turntable which faithfully reproduces your vinyl records with precise tracking and low electrical distortion. It features an 8.3-inch aluminium tonearm with a pre-adjusted Ortofon OM10 cartridge, mounted on a stylish and dampening wooden chassis. This combination of materials and components ensures fast response and meticulous attention to sonic detail, capturing transients and microdynamics.
At the core of the A1's elegant design is a mechanical system, keeping the use of electronic components to a minimum to avoid interference. One of the limited electronic components is added for your convenience; a speed control switch for easy alternation between 33 and 45 RPM. The built-in, switchable phono preamp further enhances versatility, enabling direct connection to any line input, even without a dedicated phono input. Like all Pro-Ject turntables, the A1 has been crafted with care and attention in Europe by experts.
Nearly New: This product may have been opened for quality control purposes, returned by a customer, refurbished, or may have non-essential parts or software missing. Otherwise, the product operates as new. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 287180
The Pro-Ject Automat A1 is an innovative automatic turntable designed for both vinyl beginners and experienced listeners. It combines the brand's decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to set new standards in automatic turntable design. Pro-Ject's turntables are exceptionally well made and the A1 is no different; its creation in Germany, by hand, ensures an unparalleled level of sonic detail that surpasses any factory-produced equivalent. With features such as a carbon fibre reinforced headshell, heavy wood chassis, and precision-balanced aluminium platter, the A1 offers excellent performance and sound quality.
As well as being fully automatic, the A1 comes with an Ortofon OM10 cartridge pre-adjusted for complete convenience. Straight out of the box, there is no need to worry about fiddling around with the cartridge and tonearm—this has all been done for you ahead of time! The OM10 cartridge is the result of developments in ultra-lightweight tonearm design and thus has exceptionally fast response and detail in transients and microdynamics. While the OM10 has been selected as an excellent match for the A1 turntable, advanced vinyl enthusiasts may wish to experiment with other cartridges. To do so simply consult the user manual and ensure you have the necessary tools and accessories.
The built-in switchable phono preamp is an invaluable feature for those without a dedicated phono preamplifier in their current HiFi setup. If you prefer to use another phono preamp, however, the A1's built-in option can be easily switched off, offering flexibility without interference. To guarantee a perfect connection to your amplifier, the A1 comes with a high-quality phono RCA cable - the Connect it E. This semi-balanced, low-capacitance cable offers superior shielding, ensuring optimal signal transmission from your turntable to your audio system.
The heavy wood chassis of the A1 minimises unwanted resonances for a pure and accurate sound reproduction. Moreover, the carbon-fibre-reinforced headshell offers excellent stability and rigidity while maintaining a low weight. This composite material results in superior internal damping of resonances, further enhancing the turntable's performance.
A key benefit of the Pro-Ject Automat A1 is its automatic functionality, which makes playing vinyl records more convenient and accessible. With just a push of a button, the tonearm is automatically lowered and raised, simplifying the process, and reducing the risk of damage to your records or stylus. Additionally, the auto-stop and auto-return features save you time and effort, allowing you to enjoy your music without constantly monitoring the turntable.
The A1 turntable is ready for both singles and LPs, offering 33 and 45-RPM speed options. When you want to switch between speeds, fear not! There's no need for manual adjustments of your belt position. Instead, the speed can be controlled electronically with the push of a button! Save yourself time and effort with the Pro-Ject Automat A1 Turntable.
| 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 |
| Power consumption | 1,5W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430 x 130 x 365 mm |
| Weight (net) | 5.6 kg |
| Product code | PA1B |
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