📌 LAB POINTS mid-level audiophile turntable, a step up from Pro-Ject T1 w/ improved build + feature set upgraded built-in phono preamp - Pro-Ject's highest quality integrated phono stage to date; comparable to Phono Box S2 includes pre-mounted Sumiko Rainier cartridge ($179 when purchased separately), can be easily upgraded with any Oyster series stylus electronic speed change button switches between 33/45 RPM heavy glass platter + solid machined plinth (base) designed with no resonant hollow spaces to minimize unwanted vibration improved one-piece aluminum tonearm w/ integrated headshell + spring-based anti-skating mechanism (no hanging weight) vibration-absorbing isolation feet handmade in Europe includes dustcover w/ adjustable hinges + felt platter mat "The T2 Super Phono sensibly enhances the critically acclaimed T1 formula, introducing many new sound-enhancing features including Pro-Ject's top built-in phono preamp. The T2 also introduces improvements in plinth and platter mass (making it more resistant to vibrations), and an upgraded tonearm with new integrated anti-skating, longer arm length, and new dampened counterweight." - TTL COMPARISON T1 vs. T2 T2 has larger / heavier plinth (overall weight 12.1 lbs vs. 8.4 lbs) T2 has longer tonearm for improved tracking (9" vs. 8.6") T2 has a better cartridge T2 has thicker / heavier glass platter T2 W + T2 Super Phono models have better phono preamp (Phono Box S2 vs. Phono Box MM) T2 has adjustable anti-skate control (T1 has fixed anti-skate) 🔑 KEY FEATURES motor type: belt-drive operation type: fully manual phono preamp: yes, switchable speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM tonearm shape: straight counterweight setting: yes anti-skate setting: yes VTA / height adjustment: n/a detachable headshell: n/a body material: metal platter material: glass outputs: RCA phono, RCA line removable RCA: yes dust cover: yes, hinged dimensions: 18.25" (w) x 13.25" (d) x 5.25" (h) / 463.5 x 336.5 x 133.4mm weight: 12.13 lb / 5.5 kg 📦 COMES WITH pre-mounted cartridge felt record mat dust cover 45 adaptor RCA cable w/ ground wire
