Pro-Ject E1
Budget turntables · 2022–? Discontinued
$150–$250 typical US used price
The entry point of Pro-Ject's current E line: everything pre-adjusted at the factory, with an Ortofon OM 5E and electronic speed change.
entry Pro-Ject; sells around half its $329 US retail
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- 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 | manual |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon OM 5E |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | ABS with anti-resonance ribs |
| Tonearm | 8.6" aluminium |
| Warranty | 2 years (extendable to 3 with registration) |
| Years | 2022–? |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Ortofon OM 5E · replacement stylus: Stylus 5E · around $63.
Where to buy the Pro-Ject E1
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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