📌LAB POINTS mid tier / entry level audiophile turntable, a step up from Pro-Ject T1 w/ improved build + feature set 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 sensibly enhances the critically acclaimed T1 formula, introducing many new sound-enhancing features. The T2 also introduces improvements 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) 🔎TECH SPECS belt drive turntable, manual operation speed: 33/45rpm (electronic speed change) speed variance 33: 0,6% 45: 0,5% wow & flutter 33: 0,19% 45: 0,17% signal to noise: 67dB platter: heavy 10mm thick, 1,7kg heavy glass platter w/ felt mat main bearing: stainless steel/brass tonearm: 9" aluminum / effective arm length: 230 mm dimensions: 18.25(L) x 13.25(D) x 5.25"(H) weight: 12.13 lbs / 5.5 kg 📦COMES WITH pre-mounted Sumiko Rainier cartridge felt platter mat dustcover 45 adaptor power supply phono RCA cable
