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Henley Audio | Pro-Ject Announce a new standard in Entry-level | Welcome to Henley Audio

Pro-Ject's new E1.2 is a £249 fully manual turntable that strips away modern conveniences like Bluetooth and USB to focus on core analogue sound quality, drawing philosophical inspiration from the company's original 1991 turntable that helped spark the vinyl revival. The deck features significant upgrades over its predecessor including a heavier die-cast aluminium platter with damping, an improved sub-platter, and a new low-mass cartridge with neodymium magnet, all mounted on a rigid composite fibre plinth and handmade in Europe. Pro-Ject positions it as an accessible entry point for newcomers to vinyl that pairs with modern integrated amps and active speakers already equipped with phono stages, backed by a 25-year spare parts guarantee.

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E1.2 – Pro-Ject Audio Systems

The E1.2 is an entry-level turntable handmade in the Czech Republic that arrives pre-adjusted and ready to play out of the box, featuring a premium MM cartridge, heavy 730g die-cast aluminum platter, and CNC-machined tonearm designed to deliver warm, smooth sound without requiring technical setup. It's available in three variants—standard, with built-in phono preamp, or with Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity—and comes in multiple finishes including wood, black, and white, with optional satin color options for the Bluetooth model. The design prioritizes simplicity and quality components over complexity, emphasizing solid engineering and low background noise at an accessible price point.

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