Pro-ject Audio Systems - USA E1.2

Plug & Play Entry Level Audiophile Turntable

THE TURNTABLE FOR EVERYONE

Great Sound – Simple Design – Quality Components – Audiophile Technology – Handmade In The EU

Available Versions

E1.2

Standard Model

The E1.2 is the perfect foundation with great sound, simple design, quality components and: Handmade in the EU!

E1.2 Phono

incl. built-in phono preamplifier

The E1.2 Phono offers all great features of the base model and adds a switchable high quality phono preamplifier which allows you to directly connect it to any Line/CD input.

E1.2 BT

incl. Bluetooth® 5.4 transmitter

The E1.2 BT turntable features a built-in Bluetooth® 5.4 transmitter with aptX HD support. Wirelessly stream your vinyl in high-quality sound to Bluetooth® speakers, headphones, or amplifiers – completely cable-free.

Details in brief

Pick it MM E

Premium cartridge

High quality playback - warm & smooth.

Heavy Platter

730g damped alu die cast platter

The ideal anti-resonant platform for your records.

Quality Tonearm

CNC-machined aluminium

High mass gimbal design with precision pinpoint bearing.

Plug & Play

Ready to enjoy

The E1.2 is pre-adjusted for you by our experienced technicians.

Available in two versions

E1.2 Standard, Phono - Foil finishes in black, white and wood
E1.2 BT - Foil finishes in black and wood

The new 730g die-cast aluminium main platter creates an ideal, anti-resonant platform for your vinyl. To guarantee perfect playback, the platter is reworked and precision-balanced in an extra step to obtain an evenly spinning platter.

The oversized diameter counterweight is placed closer to the moving parts, improving balance and tracking for better detail and bass response.

At its core is a heavy mass gimbal design, offering solid tracking and great sound stability. The precision bearing system with zero play means smooth movement and clean sound.

This turntable is handmade

in the Czech Republic.

Solid Bearing

Smooth rotation

Stainless steel axle and ball in a bronze bushing, ensures smooth rotation & low noise.

Sub Platter

Highest precision

Precision glass fiber reinforced 0,001% ABS sub platter.

CNC machined

No hollow spaces

No space for unwanted resonances and vibrations.

Damping Feet

Solid stand

Decouple the turntable & reduce risk of acoustical feedback.

FAQs

Why can't I connect my E1.2 BT or E1.2 BT Colour to my BT-Receiver?

The E1.2 BT or E1.2 BT Colour automatically connects to the receiver in your room that receives the strongest signal. If there are too many other BT devices (Smartphone, PC, etc) around it may result in connection problems. In that case please turn off all other BT devices that may affect the connection. If there are some devices which you can't turn off (e.g. your neighbours Smartphone) position the receiver as close to the E1.2 BT or E1.2 BT Colour as possible.

Why is my music stuttering when I want to listen to it via BT?

Possible causes for stuttering music are: other conflicting BT devices or WiFi, which sends on the same frequency as BT (2.4GHz). Other possible causes are: the distance between sender and receiver is too big, or both devices are in no direct line (furniture or walls blocking direct sight).

My Bluetooth speaker or receiver plays at maximum volume after pairing with my turntable via Bluetooth. Why is this happening?

The E1.2 BT or E1.2 BT Colour functions exclusively as a Bluetooth audio transmitter (A2DP source) in accordance with the standardized A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). In this architecture, the roles are clearly defined: • The transmitter transmits only the encoded audio stream. • The receiver (e.g., Bluetooth speaker or receiver) is responsible for decoding, amplification, and volume control. The A2DP specification states that the receiver amplifies the audio signal according to its own volume setting. The associated control function AVRCP (Absolute Volume) also stipulates that the actual volume is managed by the receiver device. Therefore: • The E1.2 BT or E1.2 BT Colour has no access to the internal volume of the Bluetooth receiver. • The volume after reconnecting is determined exclusively by the receiver device’s firmware (e.g., last saved value or default value). If a receiver uses an unexpectedly high volume after reconnecting, this is usually due to the firmware implementation of the respective Bluetooth receiver, not the E1.2 BT or E1.2 BT Colour.

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