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Open Box / B-Stock Notes
exterior grade: 8.0 out of 10 - very good, some surface wear
item cosmetic note: item shows light surface wear due to handling
item function: ✔️ tested
item exterior packaging: original, packaging may show damage
note: all open box / b-stock items are final sale
📌LAB POINTS
entry level audiophile turntable
easy setup w/ pre-mounted Ortofon OM5e cartridge, pre-adjusted tracking force + counterweight settings
Ortofon OM5e is a quality cartridge ($70 when purchased separately)
note: requires phono preamp to use w/ audio systems that do not have a dedicated phono input
belt drive operation with manual 33/45 speed change (requires shifting the belt to change speed)
heavy glass platter + solid machined plinth (base) designed to minimize resonance and unwanted vibration
one-piece aluminum tonearm w/ integrated headshell
includes dustcover w/ adjustable hinges + felt platter mat
hand-built in Europe
🔑KEY FEATURES
belt drive turntable, manual operation
manual speed change 33 /45
platter: heavy 8mm, blasted-glass platter w/ felt mat
tonearm: 8.6" aluminum
dimensions: 16.3 x 3.9 x 13.1" / 415 x 100 x 335mm
weight: 11 lbs / 3.8 kg
📦COMES WITH
pre-mounted Ortofon OM5e cartridge
felt platter mat
dustcover
power supply
The T1 has a solid reputation as a clean, no-nonsense entry-level belt-drive table, and US$299 lands a bit above your market median of US$208 but well below the US$496 75th percentile, so this reads as a fair-to-okay price, not a bargain or an overreach.
What makes it worthwhile is the core Pro-Ject formula: simple setup, good build for the class, and an easy path to genuinely hi-fi vinyl playback without fuss. If this open-box unit is complete with cartridge, dust cover, counterweight, belt, and power supply, that lowers buyer risk and makes the premium easier to swallow. I’d still want to confirm the stylus condition and that speed is stable, but for a clean example this is a sensible buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Pro-Ject Audio Systems traces its roots to 1991 in Austria's Weinviertel region, north of Vienna, where founder Heinz Lichtenegger launched the brand amid the CD revolution. Kicked out of music school as a youth, Lichtenegger channeled his passion for analog sound into affordable, high-quality turntables at a time when vinyl seemed obsolete. His debut Pro-Ject 1, hand-assembled in the Czech Republic, earned rave reviews as a top high-end device, igniting a success story that relocated headquarters to Vienna before returning to Mistelbach in Lower Austria.
The brand excels in turntables, establishing itself as the world's largest and leading producer in that category, while expanding into a full spectrum of hi-fi components since 2000. Offerings include amplifiers, DACs, headphone amps, speakers, cables, and phono stages, all emphasizing essential sound reproduction with durable materials and minimalist design. Manufacturing remains European—primarily in Czechia, Slovakia, and Germany—prioritizing sustainability through local sourcing, short transport, and products built for longevity.
Pro-Ject holds a commanding niche as the go-to for mid-tier audiophiles seeking boutique European craftsmanship without extravagant pricing. Distributed in over 80 countries, it appeals to vinyl revivalists and discerning buyers who value analog purity, innovation, and value-driven performance over flashy excess, cementing its reputation as a pioneer in accessible high-fidelity.
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