Automatic turntables offer convenience, often at the expense of sound quality. By placing its tonearm, platter bearing, and motor on a floating sub-chassis, Pro-Ject's new Automat A2 combines single-switch convenience with outstanding audio reproduction. When the user hits start, the record spins, and the ultra-light aluminum tonearm moves automatically to the record's lead-in groove. When finished, it gracefully removes the Ortofon 2M Red cartridge from the surface and back to its resting position while powering down the motor. The main body is made from heavy MDF that's hand-painted in an 8-layer matte black finish, the damped platter is made from precision-balanced aluminum, and the semi-balanced RCA cable offers easy hookup to receivers, amps, and powered speakers. Handmade in Germany. • Speed: 33, 45, 78 (electronic speed change) • Drive principle: belt drive, fully automatic • Platter: damped aluminum platter • Wow & flutter: 33: +/-0,14%; 45: +/-0,12% • Speed drift: 33: +/-0,27%; 45: +/-0,22% • Signal to noise: 74dB • Tonearm: ultra-light-mass 8.3" aluminum tonearm • Effective arm length: 8.3" • Overhang: 0.77" • Included accessories: 15V DC / 0,8A power supply, dust cover, 7" single adapter, felt mat, phono cable • Power consumption: 1.5W • Dimensions: 16.9" x 5.9" x 14.4" (WxHxD) • Weight: 16 lbs.
