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The A1 uses proven technologies to deliver a premium automatic turntable system worthy of the prestigious Pro-Ject Audio Systems name. The A1 is the first model in Pro-Ject's Automat turntable series and delivers class-leading sound alongside an effortless user experience, which makes listening to vinyl records in high quality easier than ever before.

The A1 is designed to be both elegant and minimalist in its aesthetics while adhering to purist audiophile standards to deliver the best possible sound. This expectation is achieved by the extensive use of premium, anti-resonant materials and technologies throughout its construction. From its sturdy wooden base sat upon four silicon-damped feet, through to its damped metal platter and reinforced headshell – every part of the A1 is designed to keep unwanted resonances away from the musical signal for perfect playback.

What sets the A1 apart from others is its fully automatic belt-drive system. This well-established technology, originally developed and produced by Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH in St. Georgen in the Black Forest (Germany) delivers a quiet, efficient, and reliable fully automatic experience at both 33 and 45 RPM. All you have to do is set the playback speed and then push START; the A1 takes care of the rest for you.

There is further convenience thanks to its built-in moving magnet (MM) phono stage, meaning it is ready to connect into almost any audio system with a spare LINE or AUX input available. However, by making the phono stage switchable, this feature can also be bypassed for systems that already have or wish to upgrade to an external phono pre-amp.

The A1 features a sturdy, low-mass aluminium tonearm perfectly suited to Ortofon’s popular OM cartridge range. The supplied OM 10 cartridge with its elliptical diamond stylus profile is pre-aligned and pre-set for tracking-force, allowing for “plug and play” playback of the turntable out of the box. But the OM range can also be easily improved with stylus upgrades that can further enhance the sound from your system.

The A1 is a pure Pro-Ject product. Made in Europe to exacting standards to achieve a stylish aesthetic and a first-class sound; it is incomparable on the market. Supplied with a detachable dust cover and Pro-Ject’s popular Connect-IT E turntable-ready RCA phono cables in the box; this is as near to plug-and-play convenience as you can get while still experiencing a true hi-fi sound.

  • Pre-Set 8.6" tonearm
  • Factory-mounted Ortofon OM 10 cartridge with elliptical diamond stylus
  • Built-in MM phono stage for easy connection to an audio system
  • Fixed high-quality RCA cables for connection to a phono stage

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A1

RRP: £389.00

The A1 uses proven technologies to deliver a premium automatic turntable system worthy of the prestigious Pro-Ject Audio Systems name. The A1 is the first model in Pro-Ject's Automat turntable series and delivers class-leading sound alongside an effortless user experience, which makes listening to vinyl records in high quality easier than ever before.

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Ken Kessler , Hi-Fi News - Commended , April 2022

Hi-Fi News award the Pro-ject Automat A1 Highly Commended

"Better than ‘budget"."

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Simon Lucas , Trusted Reviews , March 2022

Trusted Reviews Check out the Pro-Ject Audio Automat A1

""On paper, the benefits of an ‘automatic’ turntable don’t seem all that significant; but in practice, it’s very convenient, especially when it comes to taking the needle off the record in good time..""

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Paul Rigby , The Audiophile Man , October 2022

The Audiophile man reviews the Pro-Ject Automat A1

"For the price and for a fully automatic operation, the Pro-Ject Automat A1 is a great little design. It blends price with ease of use and sound quality to offer a perfectly blended package."

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format_quoteHenley Says...

Automatic turntables are something that customers have asked for for years, but Pro-Ject wanted to do justice to the concept, and so the A1 was designed and created. Using tried and tested mechanisms the A1 is simple, and a joy, to use. No more listening to the run-out groove for 5 minutes persuading yourself to kick the cat off of your lap to stop the record - the A1 lets you settle in, enjoy an album and then stay resting. If you fall asleep as a result? I see that as a positive!

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Matt Powell Area Sales Manager

  • Many of our turntables may have multiple compatible counterweights available. The counterweight you actually need is the one that allows you to balance your existing cartridge while ideally sitting near the tonearm bearing when fully installed.

    If your counterweight sits right at the back of the tonearm, it runs the risk of introducing some micro-vibrations, so aiming for a counterweight where your cartridge weight is in the lower range of the supported weights is ideal.

    To help you make the right decision, we've produced a comprehensive list of all our tonearms and counterweights

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