Pro-Ject - T2 Super Phono - Audiophile Turntable with Built-In MM Phono Stage & Sumiko Rainier Cartridge

The new challenger. The Pro-Ject T2 Super Phono builds on the acclaimed T1 formula with a 1.7kg glass platter, 9" aluminium tonearm with spring-based anti-skate, a brand new dual-stage split-passive MM phono preamp built in, and a hand-crafted Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge fitted from the factory. Belt drive, electronic 33/45 RPM speed change, and available in High Gloss, Satin or Wood finishes. Made in Europe.

The New Challenger

The T2 Super Phono takes Pro-Ject's critically acclaimed T1 formula and sensibly enhances it, adding a series of new audiophile features that set a new standard in its price range. It is an entry-level turntable in name only: the specification and the sound are those of something that wants to compete well above its category, and the T2 Super Phono is built to last, by a turntable factory with decades of experience.

A Completely New Built-In Phono Stage

The headline upgrade is the phono stage. The T2 Super Phono debuts a brand new dual-stage split-passive MM phono preamp, first seen in Pro-Ject's critically acclaimed T2 W. Because the Super Phono has additional PCB space, Pro-Ject was able to improve the design and layout further, with an eye on both longevity and audio performance.

For the buyer, that means you can plug the turntable straight into an amplifier's line input and play records, with no separate phono stage to buy. And because the phono stage can be switched off, the T2 Super Phono is not a dead end: if you later move to an MC cartridge, you can bypass the internal stage and use an external phono preamp.

Sumiko Rainier MM Cartridge — Hand-Crafted in Japan

The T2 Super Phono arrives with a Sumiko Rainier moving magnet cartridge already fitted. Hand-crafted in Japan, the Rainier is described by Pro-Ject as placing instruments and vocals right where they belong. A cartridge of this calibre sets the tone for the whole system, so having it fitted from the factory is a real head start.

Glass Platter, Belt Drive & Electronic Speed Change

The 10mm thick glass platter weighs 1.7kg, a substantial mass that supports stable rotation. It runs on a belt drive with a stainless steel and brass main bearing, and is topped with a felt mat. Speed changes between 33 and 45 RPM are handled electronically with the speed switch, so there is no belt moving to do. Wow and flutter is 0.19% at 33 RPM and 0.17% at 45 RPM, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 67dB.

9" Aluminium Tonearm with Spring-Based Anti-Skate

The 9" aluminium tonearm has a 230mm effective length, 22mm overhang and 9.5g effective mass. A brand new adjustable spring-based anti-skating mechanism helps optimise tracking, giving you a simple way to fine-tune the arm for the cartridge you are using.

Made in Europe — Choose Your Finish

The T2 Super Phono is made in Europe, with a commitment to longevity and sustainability. Choose your finish from High Gloss, Satin or Wood to suit the room.

What the Reviewers Say

The T2 Super Phono has been widely praised. AV Forums gave it a Highly Recommended rating and called the internal phono stage "dead silent", with excellent pitch stability. Germany's Mint magazine found the built-in preamp delivered an open, balanced tonal character and improved dynamics. Analog Planet's Ken Micallef called it the table to beat in its price range, with a warm and detailed phono stage.

Feature Cards

🎚️ Brand New Dual-Stage Split-Passive MM Phono Preamp

First seen in the T2 W and improved here thanks to extra PCB space. Plug straight into a line input, or switch it off to use an external phono stage with MC cartridges.

🎵 Sumiko Rainier MM Cartridge — Fitted from the Factory

Hand-crafted in Japan, it places instruments and vocals right where they belong. Ready to play out of the box.

🔧 Spring-Based Anti-Skate — 9" Aluminium Tonearm

A new adjustable spring-based anti-skating mechanism optimises tracking on a 230mm effective length, 9.5g effective mass aluminium tonearm.

🇪🇺 Made in Europe — High Gloss, Satin or Wood

Built by a turntable factory with decades of experience, with a focus on longevity and sustainability.

Editorial Blockquote

"The Super Phono with built-in preamplification is an absolute recommendation." — Mint magazine, Germany (August 2024)

At-a-Glance Bullets

• Audiophile entry-level belt drive turntable
• Electronic speed change: 33 and 45 RPM
• Speed variance: 33 RPM 0.6% / 45 RPM 0.5%
• Wow & flutter: 33 RPM 0.19% / 45 RPM 0.17%
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 67dB
• Platter: 10mm thick, 1.7kg glass platter with felt mat
• Main bearing: stainless steel / brass
• Tonearm: 9" aluminium — effective length 230mm — overhang 22mm — effective mass 9.5g
• New adjustable spring-based anti-skating mechanism
• Built-in dual-stage split-passive MM phono preamp (can be switched off for MC cartridges)
• Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge fitted — hand-crafted in Japan
• Includes dust cover, felt mat, singles adapter, power supply and phono RCA cable
• Power supply: 15V / 800mA DC universal
• Power consumption: 4.5W
• Dimensions (W × H × D, cover closed): 465 × 135 × 347mm — Weight: 5.5kg net
• Available in High Gloss, Satin and Wood finishes
• Made in Europe

Finish / Colour Options

• High Gloss
• Satin
• Wood

Specifications

Turntable

Tonearm & Cartridge

Phono Stage

General

Closing Quote

"A new challenger, with a new phono stage, a Sumiko Rainier cartridge and a glass platter. The Pro-Ject T2 Super Phono — plug in, drop the needle, and hear what it can do."