In need of a new turntable

[admin_exported]

I have an amp with a phono pre-stage so I need a new turntable to replace my crappy ION. I am looking for something inbetween £150 - £200

I found the Pro-Ject Essential and it looks really good, any opinions on this TT?

This is £175 with these features:

• Belt drive with silicone belt

• Low vibration synchronous motor

• 8,6” single-pivot aluminium tonearm

• Ortofon OM5e cartridge, pre-mounted

• Connection to phono preamp or amplifier with phono preamp required

• Pre-mounted interconnect cable with gold-plated RCA plugs

• Colour options: Black, Red, White

 

[stevebrock]

Good budget TT or you could possibly get a Rega RP1 for £229

 

[nopiano]

Pro-Ject have a huge range, with something at almost every price point. If you can stretch to the RP1 then it is generally rated better. But for £175 the essential justifies its name! And the mag awarded it five stars, so you can't go wrong.

 

[nopiano]

Just seen it here:

http://www.audiblefidelity.co.uk/ProJect_Essential_Turntable_p/pessential.htm

for £155 if you are still deciding.