Pro-Ject Automat A1
Budget turntables · 2022–? Discontinued
$200–$300 typical US used price
Pro-Ject's first fully-automatic deck, built in Germany on the old Dual production know-how: press start and the arm does everything, with an Ortofon OM 10 and built-in phono stage.
The first genuinely audiophile-brand automatic turntable in decades.
Good to know
- Has a built-in phono stage, so it can feed a normal line input on an amplifier or powered speakers without a separate phono box.
- Fully automatic: the arm cues itself and returns at the end of the side.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history, especially the belt, bearing and stylus.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | fully-automatic |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon OM 10 |
| Built-in phono stage | Yes |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium |
| Tonearm | 8.3" aluminium |
| Dimensions | 430 x 130 x 365 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 12.3 lb (5.6 kg) |
| Finishes | Black and white |
| Warranty | 2 years (extendable to 3 with registration) |
| Years | 2022–? |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Ortofon OM 10 · replacement stylus: Stylus 10 · around $79.
Where to buy the Pro-Ject Automat A1
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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