{"product_id":"pro-ject-t2-super-phono-audiophile-turntable-with-built-in-mm-phono-stage-sumiko-rainier-cartridge","title":"Pro-Ject - T2 Super Phono - Audiophile Turntable with Built-In MM Phono Stage \u0026 Sumiko Rainier Cartridge","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe New Challenger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Completely New Built-In Phono Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSumiko Rainier MM Cartridge — Hand-Crafted in Japan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGlass Platter, Belt Drive \u0026amp; Electronic Speed Change\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e9\" Aluminium Tonearm with Spring-Based Anti-Skate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in Europe — Choose Your Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat the Reviewers Say\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeature Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🎚️ Brand New Dual-Stage Split-Passive MM Phono Preamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFirst 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🎵 Sumiko Rainier MM Cartridge — Fitted from the Factory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHand-crafted in Japan, it places instruments and vocals right where they belong. Ready to play out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🔧 Spring-Based Anti-Skate — 9\" Aluminium Tonearm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA new adjustable spring-based anti-skating mechanism optimises tracking on a 230mm effective length, 9.5g effective mass aluminium tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🇪🇺 Made in Europe — High Gloss, Satin or Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuilt by a turntable factory with decades of experience, with a focus on longevity and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEditorial Blockquote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Super Phono with built-in preamplification is an absolute recommendation.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Mint magazine, Germany (August 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt-a-Glance Bullets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophile entry-level belt drive turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic speed change: 33 and 45 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed variance: 33 RPM 0.6% \/ 45 RPM 0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow \u0026amp; flutter: 33 RPM 0.19% \/ 45 RPM 0.17%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 67dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: 10mm thick, 1.7kg glass platter with felt mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain bearing: stainless steel \/ brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: 9\" aluminium — effective length 230mm — overhang 22mm — effective mass 9.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew adjustable spring-based anti-skating mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in dual-stage split-passive MM phono preamp (can be switched off for MC cartridges)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSumiko Rainier MM cartridge fitted — hand-crafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes dust cover, felt mat, singles adapter, power supply and phono RCA cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 15V \/ 800mA DC universal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 4.5W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D, cover closed): 465 × 135 × 347mm — Weight: 5.5kg net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in High Gloss, Satin and Wood finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFinish \/ Colour Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood\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, 45 RPM (electronic speed change)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed Variance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 RPM: 0.6% \/ 45 RPM: 0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWow \u0026amp; Flutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 RPM: 0.19% \/ 45 RPM: 0.17%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm thick, 1.7kg glass platter with felt mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel \/ brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67dB\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 \u0026amp; 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\u003eTonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\" aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective Arm Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverhang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective Tonearm Mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-Skating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable, spring-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSumiko Rainier MM — hand-crafted in Japan\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\u003ePhono Stage\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\u003eBuilt-in dual-stage split-passive MM phono preamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitchable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — can be turned off for use with MC cartridges and an external phono stage\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\u003eGeneral\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\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust cover, felt mat, singles adapter, power supply, phono RCA cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15V \/ 800mA DC, universal\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, cover closed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e465 × 135 × 347mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5kg net\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Gloss, Satin, Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Europe\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\"A new challenger, with a new phono stage, a Sumiko Rainier cartridge and a glass platter. 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