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Phono Loco Coming From Sutherland Engineering
Michael Fremer  |  Mar 02, 2018  |  7 comments
The usually conservative (engineering-wise, don't know his politics) Ron Sutherland has thrown all electronic caution to the wind and will shortly introduce the Phono Loco, his first venture into what's commonly called a "current mode" phono preamplifier.

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Plinius Koru Phono Preamp
Mike Mettler  |  May 09, 2023  |  14 comments

When we saw some cool Plinius gear in the system utilized for a Kuzma demo at AXPONA 2023, it reminded us that we needed to see what’s been going on with the vaunted New Zealand-born company of late — and thus, here we are with our eye firmly planted on the Plinius Koru phono preamp. Read on to get all the Koru spec details. . .

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Portugal-Based Sempersonus Introduces New Epicyclic Drive Turntable
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 29, 2017  |  6 comments
Sempersonus, a new audio company based in Lisbon, Portugal just announced its first product: a turntable based upon an idler wheel-type drive it calls "Epicyclic Drive", because the motor and pulley directly drive the platter's inner rim.

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Pre-Munich SAT Announces Debut of XD1 Direct Drive Record Player System
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 30, 2019  |  21 comments
In a pre-Munich press release, SAT announced the debut in Munich of its new XD1 Record Player System that will be presented in room F214 in Atrium 4 along with Marten Audio loudspeakers.

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Pro-Ject and UMe Introduce George Harrison Themed Turntable
Michael Fremer  |  Feb 24, 2021  |  5 comments
George Harrison would have turned 78 today but this George Harrison themed Pro-Ject turntable spins at 33 1/3 and 45. It's a special edition Essential III featuring stainless steel bearing, aluminum pulley, new DC motor speee controller, acrylic platter, 8.6" one piece aluminum tonearm featuring sapphire bearings and an Ortofon OM10 cartridge.

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Pro-Ject Announces 5 New Analog Products
Michael Fremer  |  Feb 02, 2021  |  5 comments
Pro-Ject just announced a pair of low cost MM/MC phono preamps and a pair of sophisticated "record cleaning arms" and in the press release re-launched the $1999 Phono Box RS2.

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Pro-Ject Debut PRO B Turntable
Mike Mettler  |  Aug 05, 2024  |  2 comments

We loved it when Pro-Ject debuted their commemorative Debut PRO turntable three years ago in conjunction with the company’s 30th anniversary, and we also love that they’ve just introduced the upgraded version of that very cool table, the Debut PRO B. Read on to see all specs and improved features of the Debut PRO B. . .

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Pro-Ject Debuts New X-8 Lower Cost Mass Loaded Turntable Borrowing Features From X9/X10
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 20, 2022  |  7 comments
Pro-Jet just announced the new X-8 turntable that utilizes features found in the more costly Extension 9 and 10 models. In Europe the X-8 costs € 1,999 (incl. VAT). With Ortofon Quintet Blue € 2,299 (incl. VAT). In America the X-8 with Sumiko Rainier standard costs $2499. Read on!

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Pro-Ject Debuts The Fully Automatic $499 AUTOMAT A1 Turntable
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 31, 2022  |  19 comments
Pro-Ject today introduced the $499.00 AUTOMAT A1 its first fully automatic turntable.

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Pro-Ject Launches New Debut Pro Turntable
Michael Fremer  |  Jul 17, 2021  |  21 comments
Sumiko and Pro-Ject USA just introduced the handsome new Debut PRO turntable. Cosmetics are based around a satin black and brushed-nickel color scheme. Beyond the clearly great looks, there's a new 8.6" arm featuring a one-piece carbon fiber wrapped aluminum arm tube said to produce excellent rigidity and to reduce resonances.

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Pro-Ject T2 Super Phono Turntable
Mike Mettler  |  Feb 26, 2024  |  2 comments

A lot of cool analog gear was seen and heard at the recent Florida International Audio Expo in Tampa, and one of the just-introduced products that caught both our eyes and ears there was Pro-Ject’s new T2 Super Phono turntable. Read on to see what the latest addition to Pro-Ject’s T series has to offer. . .

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Pro-Ject T2 W Wi-Fi Turntable
Mike Mettler  |  Sep 07, 2023  |  1 comments

In a sign of the times, one of our favorite turntable companies, Pro-Ject, has just introduced their first Wi-Fi-capable ’table, the T2 W — a ’table that also meets the build-quality standards of one of its T Line predecessors: the no-plastic, zero-resonance T1. Read on to find out all the features and specs for the T2 W, as well as see Pro-Ject’s explanation for why the integrity of this turntable’s analog output remains true. . .

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Pro-Ject The Dark Side of the Moon Special Limited Edition Turntable
Mike Mettler  |  Oct 19, 2023  |  9 comments

Pro-Ject has staked a claim for coming up with some truly amazing Artist Collection turntables in recent years, and their latest offering under this signature series umbrella is a clear beauty: The Dark Side of the Moon limited edition turntable. Read on to see how this visually striking ’table ties in quite symmetrically with the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of one of Pink Floyd’s most seminal albums. . .

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Pro-Ject Today Introduces New Debut Carbon EVO Turntable
Michael Fremer  |  Aug 17, 2020  |  17 comments
MISTELBACH, AUSTRIA– August 17, 2020 – Pro-Ject Audio Systems today unveiled the new $499 Debut Carbon EVO turntable—a feature-packed priced-right addition to its Debut Collection.The new turntable incorporates a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, electronic speed selection, suspension elements used in the more costly EISA award-winning X1 turntable and in America, a factory mounted Sumiko Rainier cartridge.

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ProJect's New Classic Turntable Celebrates Twenty Five Year Anniversary
Michael Fremer  |  Apr 27, 2016  |  18 comments
Pro-Ject's Heinz Lichtenegger couldn't wait for next week's Munich show where he will hold a twenty fifth anniversary press conference and debut this handsome new turntable. Instead he flew to New York and debuted it first at the World of McIntosh (WOMA) townhouse.

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