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#32 of 64 Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB
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Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB

The Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB is an excellent entry point into serious vinyl playback, combining a clean minimalist design with genuinely musical performance.

Drive BeltSpeeds 33/45 rpmPreamp Built-inSetup ~20 min
4.5out of 5

Bench score

★★★★★

Measured across build, speed stability, noise floor and value — from 4 owner reports and our own bench notes.

◆ Our verdict

The Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB is an excellent entry point into serious vinyl playback, combining a clean minimalist design with genuinely musical performance. The built-in phono stage and pre-fitted cartridge make it ideal for beginners, while the acrylic platter and solid plinth give it sonic credibility that satisfies more experienced listeners too.

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Specifications

Drive Type
Belt-drive
Speeds
33/45 RPM
Cartridge
Ortofon OM 10
Platter Material
Acrylic
Tonearm Length
8.6 inches
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On the bench

Wow & flutter
0.09%
S/N ratio
64 dB
Speed deviation
0.31%
Platter mass
1350 g

Wow & flutter measured W.R.M.S. at 33⅓ rpm; S/N ratio A-weighted. Lower wow & flutter and speed deviation are better; higher S/N is better.

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Pros & cons

✓What we liked

  • Simple plug-and-play setup
  • Great value for entry-level hi-fi
  • Solid, stable acrylic platter reduces resonance
  • Compact footprint fits small shelves
  • Phono preamp eliminates need for separate box

✕What we didn’t

  • No auto-return tonearm
  • Dust cover sold separately in some bundles
  • Limited upgrade path for tonearm swaps
  • Basic supplied cartridge benefits from later upgrade
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What owners say

Marcus Reilly14 Feb 2024 ★★★★★

Fantastic first serious turntable

Switched from a cheap all-in-one player to this and the difference is night and day. Setup took ten minutes and the built-in phono stage saved me buying a separate unit.

Sandra Kim02 Nov 2023 ★★★★☆

Great sound, minor gripes

Sounds warm and detailed for the price. Only wish it had auto-stop since I sometimes forget to lift the arm after a side finishes.

Devon Watts19 May 2024 ★★★★★

Stylish and simple

The acrylic platter looks gorgeous spinning under lamp light, and the electronic speed switch is a nice touch. Highly recommend for anyone starting a vinyl collection.

Priya Nandan27 Sep 2023 ★★★★☆

Solid upgrade from entry-level deck

Tracking is stable and rumble is virtually nonexistent. Eventually want to upgrade the cartridge, but out of the box it's very capable.

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