Turntables — Pro-Ject T1 EVO Phono

The T1 EVO Phono is an accomplished belt-drive turntable from Pro-Ject, equipped with an Ortofon OM 5e MM cartridge and an electronic disc-rotation-speed switch, alongside a built-in phono corrector for direct line-level connection. The T1 EVO Phono brings Pro-Ject's considered engineering to a self-contained analogue playback format.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive with a DC motor and electronic speed switching. A pre-installed tonearm comes fitted with a factory-mounted Ortofon OM10 cartridge, paired with a built-in phono corrector. The platter is a heavy 8mm blasted-glass design with a felt mat. Signal-to-noise is 65dB. At 415 x 100 x 335mm and 6.8kg, the T1 EVO Phono maintains a manageable turntable chassis with integrated phono-stage convenience.

Sound and use context

Expect a self-contained, straightforward performance reflecting the built-in phono corrector's convenience, with the heavy glass platter delivering stable, resonance-controlled playback.

Pairing

The built-in phono corrector allows the T1 EVO Phono to connect directly to a line-level input on any amplifier, without needing a separate phono stage.

Alternatives

Pro-Ject's own T1 EVO offers a non-phono-stage-equipped alternative within the same broader T1 series.