Question Pro-ject T1 BT Turntable

[smbmetal]

Hi,

I’m considering dipping my toe into the world of vinyl.

I need a turntable with Bluetooth connectivity and my research (and max budget) has pointed me in the direction of the above turntable.

It will be connected to a Denon AV 3600H amp with B&W 603 speakers.

Has anyone had any experience of the above turntable, or have alternative suggestions?

 

[Al ears]

Cannot for the life of me think why you'd want a Bluetooth turntable when the Denon has an inbuilt phono stage. Perhaps you could explain why if it is only to connect to the 3600H

 

[smbmetal]

Thanks for your reply.

The turntable will be located the other side of the room (~15 feet), a long way from the amp. Unfortunately it's not practical for me to hard wire it in.

My AV cabinet is full and I have a 65" TV stuck on the top of it, so there's no where for the deck to go, hence needing the bluetooth option.

I should add, I have huge OCD, so there is only ONE place for the deck to go haha. OCD and Hi-Fi doesn't go well together I find.

 

[Al ears]

Thanks for getting back to us.
In that case you will not find much better than the Pro-ject T1 for that money.

 

[smbmetal]

Thank you.

Out of interest do you know if there is a huge difference when transmitting Bluetooth compared to hard wiring? Is it night and day for example?

 

[Al ears]

Personally never used Bluetooth on a turntable but I'm a hardwire man.... ;-)
You'll have the opportunity to try it won't you.

 

[smbmetal]

I’ll probably just go and buy it.

I’ve seen the Pro-ject Essential III for about the same price. Not knowing a lot about turntables the reviews say this has a better cartridge etc. Ofroton 10?

The setting up of it though looks very difficult in my simple mind though! What’s with the swinging weight on a string thing?

 

[Al ears]

I’ll probably just go and buy it.

I’ve seen the Pro-ject Essential III for about the same price. Not knowing a lot about turntables the reviews say this has a better cartridge etc. Ofroton 10?

The setting up of it though looks very difficult in my simple mind though! What’s with the swinging weight on a string thing?

That's the anti-skate device...
The Essential doesn't have BT and has a cheaper cartridge.

 

[smbmetal]

Richer Sounds has the Essential III with BT?

Pro-Ject Essential III BT (Black)

Shop for Project Essential III BT Black Bluetooth Turntable with Richer Sounds for expert advice and lowest prices guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

 

[Al ears]

Richer Sounds has the Essential III with BT?

Pro-Ject Essential III BT (Black)

Shop for Project Essential III BT Black Bluetooth Turntable with Richer Sounds for expert advice and lowest prices guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

Interesting, never knew they did a BT equipped Essential.
Another for the OP to think about.

 

[smbmetal]

Would you say the Essential III is a better table?

 

[Deleted member 108165]

Would you say the Essential III is a better table?

Yes. The Essential III will give you more scope to try different carts at a later date due to adjustable VTF and bias settings. The T1-BT has a fixed counter weight and bias so you are stuck with the OEM cart fitted. However, the Essential will take more time to set-up, the T1-BT will play almost straight out of the box.

 

[Al ears]

I'd agree with DougK. The Essential will be more flexible in the future and comes fitted with a slightly better cartridge from the off.

 

[sonic1]

I just set up an Essential III for my brother in law, the cart is already fitted, 2 mins of a youtube video will help you set it up although a £8 tracking force gauge will help to get it spot on.

I am very impressed with it for the money.

 

[Henley]

Yes. The Essential III will give you more scope to try different carts at a later date due to adjustable VTF and bias settings. The T1-BT has a fixed counter weight and bias so you are stuck with the OEM cart fitted. However, the Essential will take more time to set-up, the T1-BT will play almost straight out of the box.

The essential doesn't have VTA adjustment, this only starts on the RPM series or above a Debut. Tracking weight can be adjusted on both but the counterweight is held in place by a grub screw on the T1.

 

[Al ears]

The essential doesn't have VTA adjustment, this only starts on the RPM series or above a Debut. Tracking weight can be adjusted on both but the counterweight is held in place by a grub screw on the T1.

I'd question whether anyone buying at this level is going to be concerned about VTA adjustment.....

 

[smbmetal]

Thanks all for the advice. I don’t know what VTA means (sorry) 😳

I’ve seen the Essential III for £299 so I think I’ll buy that as it‘s £30 cheaper than the T1 and from reading the advice above is a better table. Plus I can buy a record or two with £30 saving over the T1.

 

[Al ears]

Thanks all for the advice. I don’t know what VTA means (sorry) 😳

I’ve seen the Essential III for £299 so I think I’ll buy that as it‘s £30 cheaper than the T1 and from reading the advice above is a better table. Plus I can buy a record or two with £30 saving over the T1.

I rest my case.....

 

[Deleted member 108165]

The essential doesn't have VTA adjustment, this only starts on the RPM series or above a Debut. Tracking weight can be adjusted on both but the counterweight is held in place by a grub screw on the T1.

Who mentioned anything about adjustable VTA? Tracking weight on the T1 will be rather difficult to adjust with only a grub screw available for fine tuning... Essential III is a far better option.

 

[Deleted member 108165]

Thanks all for the advice. I don’t know what VTA means (sorry) 😳

I’ve seen the Essential III for £299 so I think I’ll buy that as it‘s £30 cheaper than the T1 and from reading the advice above is a better table. Plus I can buy a record or two with £30 saving over the T1.

VTA = vertical tracking angle
VTF = vertical tracking force
Bias = anti-skate
🙂

You're on the right track with the Essential 👍

 

[smbmetal]

Thanks.

I ordered the Essential III BT today in white. Just need a little Kallax from Ikea to keep my grand total of two records safe that I’ve just bought 😆

 

[Deleted member 108165]

Thanks.

I ordered the Essential III BT today in white. Just need a little Kallax from Ikea to keep my grand total of two records safe that I’ve just bought 😆

It can be an expensive hobby if you're not careful. Enjoy 🙂

 

[Al ears]

It can be an expensive hobby if you're not careful. Enjoy 🙂

It can be an expensive hobby if you are careful.... 🙂

 

[smbmetal]

All set up! The anti skate weight was fiddly.

Sounds good over Bluetooth to me. Can’t hard wire it so can’t compare sound quality.

Can‘t go too loud or I get a rather loud rumbling. Vibration I guess?

90db is loud enough for me though.

Sounds better with the lid shut for some reason.

 

[Jimboo]

Whoah! You have a picture of your set up?