{"product_id":"pro-ject-e1-2-plug-play-turntable-with-pick-it-mm-e-cartridge","title":"Pro-Ject - E1.2 - Plug \u0026 Play Turntable with Pick it MM E Cartridge","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEISA Best Value Turntable 2025–2026. A 730g die-cast aluminium platter. CNC-machined aluminium tonearm with precision pinpoint bearing. Factory-fitted Pick it MM E cartridge, pre-adjusted and ready to play. The Pro-Ject E1.2 delivers authentic audiophile sound with zero setup complexity — handmade in the Czech Republic. Available in Standard, Phono, and Bluetooth versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Turntable for Everyone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is a moment that every vinyl listener knows — the first time a record sounds the way it was meant to sound. Not tinny. Not distant. Not like a memory of music, but music itself: present, warm, dynamic, and alive. The Pro-Ject E1.2 exists to make that moment happen as early as possible, for as many listeners as possible, without the setup complexity or compromises that have historically accompanied entry-level turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAwarded EISA Best Value Turntable 2025–2026, the E1.2 is the result of Pro-Ject's four decades of turntable engineering being applied to a single challenge: how do you deliver genuine audiophile performance at an entry-level price, without asking the customer to do anything other than put on a record? The answer is an instrument with a 730g die-cast aluminium platter, a CNC-machined aluminium tonearm, a premium Pick it MM E cartridge, and a plug-and-play philosophy that sees every unit pre-adjusted by Pro-Ject's factory technicians before it leaves the Czech Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGreat sound. Simple design. Quality components. Audiophile technology. Handmade in the EU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Brand New Platter — 730g Die-Cast Aluminium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe foundation of great vinyl playback is a stable, quiet, resonance-free platform — and the E1.2's new 730g die-cast aluminium main platter is exactly that. Heavy enough to resist the micro-vibrations that corrupt the groove signal, damped to absorb rather than reflect energy, and precision-balanced in an additional manufacturing step to ensure an evenly spinning platter free from the wobble and drift that lesser designs exhibit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeneath the platter, a precision glass fibre reinforced ABS sub platter (manufactured to 0.001% tolerance) and a stainless steel axle and ball in a bronze bushing bearing ensure smooth, low-noise rotation — the quiet mechanical foundation from which all detail retrieval flows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCNC-Machined Aluminium Tonearm — No Hollow Spaces, No Compromises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe E1.2's tonearm is crafted from CNC-machined aluminium — a manufacturing approach that eliminates the hollow spaces found in conventional cast tonearms, leaving no room for the unwanted resonances and vibrations that hollow construction harbours. This is an audiophile engineering principle applied to an entry-level product, and its sonic benefit is immediately audible: cleaner, more stable groove tracing from the first play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt its core is a high-mass gimbal design with a precision pinpoint bearing system featuring zero play — offering solid tracking stability and the smooth, controlled movement that produces clean, well-resolved sound. An oversized-diameter TPE decoupled counterweight, positioned closer to the moving parts than a conventional design, improves balance and tracking for better detail and bass response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery E1.2 tonearm arrives expertly adjusted at the factory — the cartridge fitted, aligned, and set for correct tracking force. No tools, no guesswork, no alignment protractor required. Plug in and press play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePremium Pick it MM E — The Cartridge That Makes the Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe phono cartridge is the most sonically critical component of any turntable. It transforms the physical groove modulations of a record into an electrical signal — and the quality of that transformation determines the base quality of everything you hear. The E1.2's Pick it MM E is not an afterthought: it is a premium cartridge, chosen for its ability to extract warm, smooth, detailed sound from any record in any genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA low-mass generating system — achieved through a miniature neodymium generator magnet — reduces inertia for improved tracking accuracy. A conical diamond tip delivers warm, smooth, high-quality audio reproduction with low background noise. A highly damped ABS body reduces vibration-induced colouration to a vanishing level. And Pro-Ject's factory technicians pre-adjust every cartridge before shipment, so the tracking force, anti-skate, and azimuth are correctly set from the moment the turntable arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandmade in the Czech Republic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery Pro-Ject E1.2 is handmade at Pro-Ject's own factory in the Czech Republic — a process that includes chassis preparation and painting, motor control assembly, and final turntable assembly by skilled technicians. Four damping feet decouple the turntable from its surface and reduce the risk of acoustic feedback. An acrylic dustcover is included as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable Versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE1.2 (Standard)\u003c\/strong\u003e The foundation model — everything described above, in foil finishes of Black, White, and Walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE1.2 Phono\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a switchable high-quality built-in phono preamplifier, allowing direct connection to any line\/CD input on an amplifier without a separate phono stage. Available in Black, White, and Walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE1.2 BT\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a built-in Bluetooth 5.4 transmitter with aptX HD for wireless streaming of vinyl to any Bluetooth speaker, headphone, or amplifier — completely cable-free. Available in Black and Walnut foil finishes, plus special handpainted Satin finishes on an upgraded heavier MDF chassis (Colourful Audio range).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeature Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🏆 EISA Best Value Turntable 2025–2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"Offering robust bass and fulsome vocals, this is a disc spinner equally suited to modern pop releases and vintage jazz. The plug 'n' play design includes a pre-adjusted Pick it MM E cartridge to take the sting out of setup.\" — EISA jury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e💿 730g Die-Cast Aluminium Platter — Precision-Balanced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA heavy, damped, anti-resonant platter — reworked and precision-balanced in an extra step — sits on a precision glass fibre ABS sub platter and stainless steel axle in bronze bushing bearing for smooth, quiet, stable rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🎯 CNC-Machined Tonearm — Factory Pre-Adjusted\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo hollow spaces, no resonances — a high-mass gimbal design with zero-play pinpoint bearing and TPE decoupled counterweight, factory-aligned with the Pick it MM E cartridge installed. Plug in and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🎵 Premium Pick it MM E Cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMiniature neodymium generator, conical diamond tip, damped ABS body — a warm, smooth, low-noise cartridge designed to extract maximum musical detail from every groove, at every volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEditorial Blockquote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Although an affordable turntable designed to make vinyl accessible to all, Pro-Ject's E1.2 doesn't skimp on quality. Offering robust bass and fulsome vocals, this is a disc spinner that's equally suited to modern pop releases and vintage jazz. The plug 'n' play design includes a pre-adjusted Pick it MM E cartridge to take the sting out of setup, and the step-by-step manual helps vinyl novices get quickly on their way.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — EISA, Best Value Turntable Award 2025–2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt-a-Glance Bullets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEISA Best Value Turntable 2025–2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with electronic speed control — 33 \u0026amp; 45rpm (electronic speed change)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: 730g die-cast aluminium — precision-balanced, anti-resonant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSub platter: precision glass fibre reinforced ABS — 0.001% tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter bearing: stainless steel axle and ball in bronze bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: CNC-machined aluminium — no hollow spaces, no resonances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm design: high-mass gimbal, precision pinpoint bearing, zero play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective arm length: 218.5mm — effective arm mass: 7.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverhang: 22mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTPE decoupled counterweight — oversized, positioned close to moving parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge: Pick it MM E — factory pre-fitted and pre-adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerator: miniature neodymium magnet — low mass system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus: conical diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge body: highly damped ABS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow \u0026amp; flutter: 33rpm ±0.23% \/ 45rpm ±0.21%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed drift: 33rpm ±0.7% \/ 45rpm ±0.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal to noise: 65dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × damping feet — decouples turntable, reduces acoustic feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic dustcover — included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 4.5W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 415 × 112 × 320mm — Weight: 3.6kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: 15V DC \/ 0.8A power supply, dust cover, 7\" single adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Versions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE1.2 Standard — Black, White, Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE1.2 Phono (built-in switchable phono stage) — Black, White, Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE1.2 BT (Bluetooth 5.4 aptX HD transmitter) — Black, Walnut, and Satin Colour finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFinish \/ Colour Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE1.2 Standard \u0026amp; E1.2 Phono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Gloss Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE1.2 BT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin Colour finishes (upgraded heavier MDF chassis — Colourful Audio range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33, 45rpm (electronic speed change)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt drive with electronic speed control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e730g die-cast aluminium — precision-balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub Platter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrecision glass fibre reinforced ABS — 0.001% tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatter Bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel axle and ball in bronze bushing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWow \u0026amp; Flutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33rpm: ±0.23% \/ 45rpm: ±0.21%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed Drift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33rpm: ±0.7% \/ 45rpm: ±0.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal to Noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e415 × 112 × 320mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6kg (net)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15V DC \/ 0.8A power supply, acrylic dustcover, 7\" single adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade in Czech Republic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC-machined aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-mass gimbal — precision pinpoint bearing, zero play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective Arm Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e218.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective Arm Mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverhang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTPE decoupled — oversized diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory Setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-adjusted — plug \u0026amp; play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick it MM E Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoving Magnet (MM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiniature neodymium magnet — low mass system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStylus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConical diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly damped ABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharacter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, smooth, low background noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Versions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eKey Addition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE1.2 Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, White, Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE1.2 Phono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in switchable phono preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, White, Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE1.2 BT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth 5.4 transmitter — aptX HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Walnut, Satin Colours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClosing Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Warm. 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