Vinyl Made Simple, With the Phono Stage Built In
The Pro-Ject E1 Phono Turntable with Pick It MM E Cartridge is a plug and play deck that is handmade in Europe and ready to play straight out of the box. Its built-in phono preamplifier means you can connect it to active speakers or to an amplifier that has no phono input. Tracking force and anti-skating are pre-set at the factory, so setup takes only minutes.
Why You'll Love It
- Phono stage built in. The internal phono preamplifier lets you plug straight into active speakers or any amplifier without a dedicated phono input.
- Genuinely plug and play. Tracking force and anti-skating are adjusted at the factory by Pro-Ject technicians, so you unbox, connect and listen.
- Handmade in Europe. Every E1 Phono is built in Europe and fitted with the new Pro-Ject Pick It MM E cartridge.
Under the Hood
- Pick It MM E cartridge. A low mass neodymium generator improves tracking accuracy, while the conical diamond tip delivers warm, smooth reproduction with low background noise.
- 8.6" aluminium tonearm. The lightweight, low-friction arm keeps the stylus steady across the record.
- Resonance-controlled build. A CNC-machined composite fibre plinth and an ABS polymer platter with acoustic ridges provide a stable, anti-resonant foundation.
CHT Insider Verdict
The E1 Phono is the version to choose if your amplifier lacks a phono input or you run active speakers. You get the same handmade European build and Pick It MM E cartridge as the standard E1, plus the convenience of an internal phono stage. For a first turntable, or a return to vinyl, it is a tidy and honest performer.
Pro Tip: Because the phono stage is built in, connect the E1 Phono to a line-level input such as AUX or CD on your amplifier, not the PHONO input, to avoid running the signal through two phono stages.
Specifications
| General | |
| Type | Turntable (single) |
| Origin | Handmade in Europe |
| Speeds | 33 / 45 RPM, electronic speed switch |
| Tonearm & Cartridge | |
| Tonearm | 8.6" aluminium |
| Cartridge | Pro-Ject Pick It MM E (moving magnet) |
| Stylus | Conical diamond tip |
| Cartridge Weight | Approx. 5.5 g |
| Tracking Force & Anti-Skating | Pre-adjusted at factory |
| Chassis & Platter | |
| Plinth | CNC-machined composite fibre |
| Platter | ABS polymer with acoustic ridges |
| Dust Cover | Acrylic with adjustable hinges |
| Phono Stage | |
| Built-in Phono Preamplifier | Yes |
| In the Box | |
| Output Cable | Directly soldered RCA phono cable (1.23 m) |
| Also Included | Felt mat, dust cover, 7" single adapter, power supply |
| Finishes | |
| Available Finishes | Gloss Black, Walnut, White |


