{"product_id":"pro-ject-a1-2-automatic-turntable-black-open-box-special","title":"Pro-Ject: A1.2 Automatic Turntable - Black (Open Box Special)","description":"\u003c!---BST START---\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003cdiv class=\"whoshould\"\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen Box \/ B-Stock Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003cul\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eexterior grade:\u003c\/b\u003e\t8.0 out of 10 - very good, some surface wear\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eitem cosmetic note:\u003c\/b\u003e\titem shows light surface wear due to handling\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eitem function:\u003c\/b\u003e\t ✔️ tested\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003eitem exterior packaging: \u003c\/b\u003e\toriginal, packaging  may show damage\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\t\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003enote: all open box \/ b-stock items are final sale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\t\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003c!---BST END---\u003e\t\t\t\n\u003ch4\u003e📌 LAB POINTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaudiophile-caliber fully automatic turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eautomatic operation: 1) switch activates motor and tonearm moves onto record 2) tonearm returns at the end of the side and shuts off motor 3) also works manually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🆕 includes pre-adjusted Ortofon OM10 cartridge ($79 on its own) touted for its price-performance ratio \u0026amp; upgradeable stylus line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh quality built-in switchable phono preamp (switch is accessible through the platter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eupgraded drive system for more stable rotation during playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.3\" ultra-light aluminum tonearm is optimized for automatic play; factory pre-adjusted tracking force and anti-skating make the A1.2 plug \u0026amp; play ready within a few seconds; new carbon-fiber reinforced headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 \/ 45 speed switch, \u003cstrong\u003enote\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45 rpm records in 12\" \u0026amp; 10\" format must be started manually, as the automatic 45 rpm preset is for 7\" singles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eautomatics completely disengaged \u0026amp; decoupled during playback, not influencing or degrading sound quality at all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheavy wooden chassis, die-cast CNC machined aluminum platter \u0026amp; silicon damped feet provide stable rotation \u0026amp; playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epre-mounted Pro-Ject Pick It MM cartridge\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremovable, hinged dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/products\/pro-ject-connect-it-e-rca-to-rca-phono-interconnect-cable-1-23m\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConnect-It E\u003c\/a\u003e w\/ ground cable hardwired ($69 on its own)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eautomatic drive handmade in Germany, turntable assembled in Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"When Pro-Ject took over the German factory responsible for the classic automatic hifi turntable, they immediately improved the base model with the Automat A1.  Over a year of development later, they've introduced the A1.2 with improved drive system \u0026amp; platter.\" - TTL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA1.2 vs. A1\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eupgraded drive system for more consistent and stable rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edie-cast CNC machined aluminum platter to ensure perfect playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecarbon-fiber reinforced headshell with pre-adjusted Ortofon OM10 Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🔑 KEY FEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emotor type: belt-drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoperation type: fully manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephono preamp: yes, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espeeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etonearm shape: straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecounterweight setting: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanti-skate setting: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVTA \/ height adjustment: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetachable headshell: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody material: wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplatter material: aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewired inputs: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewireless inputs: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutputs: RCA phono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremovable RCA: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edust cover: yes, hinged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edimensions: 16.9\" (w) x 5.1\" (h) x 14.4\" (d) \/ 430 x 130 x 365mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight: 12.4 lb \/ 5.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📦 COMES WITH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epre-mounted cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA cable w\/ ground wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Cert8","offer_id":43543551770714,"sku":"bst-tr-1138-cert8","price":561.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/files\/A1.2.jpg?v=1778798063","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.com\/products\/pro-ject-a1-2-automatic-turntable-black-open-box-special","provider":"TurntableLab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}