{"product_id":"pro-ject-automat-a1-2-fully-automatic-turntable-with-pick-it-mm-e-cartridge","title":"Pro-Ject Automat A1.2 Fully Automatic Turntable with Pick it MM E Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro-Ject Automat A1.2 Fully Automatic Turntable with Pick it MM E Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pro-Ject Automat A1.2 is a fully automatic belt-drive turntable designed for listeners who want vinyl playback to be simple without reducing the turntable to a lightweight lifestyle product. It combines one-button automatic start and return with a new die-cast aluminium platter, an 8.3-inch ultra-light-mass aluminium tonearm, a factory-fitted Pick it MM E cartridge and a switchable built-in phono stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe important part is how Pro-Ject handles the automatic mechanism. The mechanical automation moves the tonearm into position at the start of a record and returns it at the end, then disengages during playback. That keeps the convenience of a fully automatic deck while leaving the platter, arm and cartridge to do the listening work once the record is playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFully Automatic Start and Stop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePress start, play the record, let the turntable return the arm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1.2 is designed for genuinely easy day-to-day use. Press start and the mechanism moves the tonearm to the lead-in groove and lowers it onto the record. At the end of the side, the arm lifts and returns automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it particularly useful for people who want the convenience of automatic operation, or for systems where several people in the household use the turntable and not everyone wants to handle the tonearm manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUpdated Die-Cast Aluminium Platter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore mass and stability than the original A1 design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1.2 updates the earlier A1 with a precision-balanced die-cast aluminium platter. The platter is CNC-finished after casting to improve rotational consistency and provides a more substantial platform for the record than a lightweight plastic platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlayback speeds are electronically selected between 33 and 45 rpm, so there is no need to move the belt when changing between LPs and singles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e8.3-inch Ultra-Light-Mass Aluminium Tonearm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFactory-set for quick, predictable setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8.3-inch aluminium tonearm follows an ultra-light-mass design and uses a carbon-fibre-reinforced anti-magnetic headshell. Tracking force and anti-skating are factory adjusted, so the turntable arrives much closer to plug-and-play than a conventional manually set up turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a sensible match for the supplied Pick it MM E cartridge because the complete arm and cartridge package has already been configured as a system rather than asking the owner to set alignment and tracking force from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePick it MM E Cartridge Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA factory-fitted moving-magnet cartridge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian A1.2 package is supplied with Pro-Ject's Pick it MM E moving-magnet cartridge pre-installed. That keeps the setup straightforward and makes the turntable compatible with the built-in MM phono stage as well as conventional external MM phono inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you later want to experiment with a different phono stage, the internal preamp can be switched out of circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt-In Switchable Phono Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConnect to a standard line-level input or use an external phono preamp\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal phono stage means the A1.2 can connect directly to an amplifier, powered speaker or other system with a standard analogue line input. If your amplifier already has a phono input, or you want to use a dedicated external phono stage, the built-in stage can be bypassed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the A1.2 flexible enough to start in a simple system and stay useful if the rest of the system is upgraded later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eResonance-Damped Chassis and Feet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA solid mechanical platform for everyday use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe turntable uses a resonance-damped wooden chassis and silicon-damped feet to reduce the amount of vibration reaching the platter and tonearm. Placement still matters, especially in rooms with springy floors or speakers positioned close to the turntable, so a stable furniture surface remains important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect it E RCA Cable and Dust Cover Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEverything required for a normal installation is in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject includes its semi-balanced, low-capacitance Connect it E phono RCA cable, a dust cover, felt mat, 7-inch single adapter and power supply. That means the A1.2 can be connected and playing without needing to add basic accessories immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully automatic belt-drive turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic tonearm start, lift and return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical automatic system disengages during playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 and 45 rpm electronic speed selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew precision-balanced die-cast aluminium platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.3-inch ultra-light-mass aluminium tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-fibre-reinforced anti-magnetic headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-pre-adjusted tracking force and anti-skating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-fitted Pro-Ject Pick it MM E cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in switchable MM phono preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonance-damped wooden chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicon-damped feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect it E semi-balanced RCA cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt drive, fully automatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 and 45 rpm, electronic speed change\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDie-cast aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePro-Ject Pick it MM E, factory fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhono stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in, switchable MM phono preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.3-inch ultra-light-mass aluminium tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective arm length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e211mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverhang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWow and flutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33: ±0.27%; 45: ±0.25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed drift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33: ±0.75%; 45: ±0.65%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15V DC \/ 0.8A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 130 × 365mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDrive and Platter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt-drive architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully automatic start and stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic mechanism disengages during record playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic 33 and 45 rpm speed selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-balanced die-cast aluminium platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow and flutter: 33 rpm ±0.27%; 45 rpm ±0.25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed drift: 33 rpm ±0.75%; 45 rpm ±0.65%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 65dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTonearm and Cartridge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.3-inch black aluminium ultra-light-mass tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective arm length: 211mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverhang: 19.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-fibre-reinforced anti-magnetic headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-pre-adjusted tracking force and anti-skating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-fitted Pick it MM E moving-magnet cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eConnectivity and Included Accessories\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in switchable MM phono preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect it E semi-balanced low-capacitance RCA cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated RCA connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7-inch single adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15V DC \/ 0.8A power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePhysical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonance-damped wooden chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicon-damped feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 430 × 130 × 365mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.6kg net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe current Australian Pick it MM E package is listed in Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe A1.2 is a different generation from the earlier Pro-Ject A1 and should not be confused with the older model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe built-in phono stage can be used with a normal line-level input or bypassed for an external MM phono stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the turntable on a stable, level surface away from direct speaker vibration where practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1.2 makes sense for someone who genuinely wants automatic operation but still wants a turntable that behaves like proper hi-fi equipment. The big advantage is not simply that the arm moves itself; it is that Pro-Ject has kept the automatic mechanism mechanically out of the way during playback and improved the platter at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in phono stage and factory-set cartridge make it easy to get running, but the ability to bypass that phono stage also gives the system somewhere to go later. That matters because a turntable at this level should not become disposable the moment the amplifier or phono stage is upgraded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a first serious vinyl setup, or for an experienced listener who values convenience, the A1.2 is one of the more practical ways to get full automatic operation without giving up the upgrade path of a conventional hi-fi system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":68065584087227,"sku":"PRO-A12AUT-XX-TBL-BLK","price":1149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/1956\/3610\/files\/pro-ject-a1-2-black-hero.jpg?v=1793423026","url":"https:\/\/theaudioexperts.com.au\/products\/pro-ject-automat-a1-2-fully-automatic-turntable-with-pick-it-mm-e-cartridge","provider":"The Audio Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}