Pro-Ject Primary E Phono red
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Pro-Ject
Primary E Phono red
Product Info
Article Number:
495016
Brand:
Pro-Ject
Model:
Primary E Phono red
Category:
DJ Turntables
Price:
$306.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Primary E Phono red is a fantastic entry point into vinyl, offering a surprisingly refined experience. It's perfect for someone just starting out who wants quality without the complexity of a full-blown audiophile setup – the integrated phono stage is a huge convenience. The red finish looks slick too, a nice touch for a budget-friendly turntable.
Product Description
- Pro-Ject Primary E Phono red
- Audiophile "Plug & Play" Turntable
- Integrated phono stage
- Phono and line output switchable
- Belt drive with synchronous motor
- Ortofon OM NN cartridge
- Vibration-absorbing feet
- CNC milled special composite fibre chassis
- High-precision and lightweight aluminium tonearm
- Sapphire tonearm bearings
- Hard gold-plated contacts
- Stainless steel bronze bushing
- Silicon belt with optimum damping
- 8.6" Aluminium tonearm
- Effective tonearm length: 218.5 mm
- Overhang: 22.0 mm
- Effective tonearm weight: 8.0 g
- Counterweight for weights: 3 - 5.5 g
- Setting range: 0 - 25 mN (18 mN pre-adjusted)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 112 x 330 mm
- Weight: 4 kg
- Colour: Red high gloss
- Includes elegant dust cover with adjustable hinges
PROS
- • CNC milled chassis minimizes resonance, delivering a clean sound
- • Ortofon OM NN cartridge provides a balanced, detailed sonic signature
- • Integrated phono stage offers convenience for beginners and simplicity
- • Sapphire tonearm bearings ensure smooth, low-friction tracking
CONS
- • Limited upgrade path for tonearm and cartridge
- • Composite fibre chassis, while effective, lacks the premium feel of metal
- • Smaller platter size may impact low-frequency reproduction compared to larger models
Product Video
Key Features
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Platter
Aluminium
Speed
33 1/3 & 45 RPM
Tonearm
High-precision, lightweight aluminium
Pitch Range
N/A
Weight
4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The integrated stage is very good for the price, but a dedicated preamp *could* offer slightly more detail and refinement – it’s a worthwhile upgrade down the line.
Yes, the counterweight provides a reasonable range of adjustment, making cartridge swaps relatively straightforward, but precise alignment is still crucial.
The OM NN cartridge leans towards a neutral presentation, making it versatile; it’s especially good with acoustic music, vocals, and genres where clarity is key.
