Pro-Ject Automat A2 (2M Red)
Pro‑Ject Automat A2 – Fully Automatic Turntable with Ortofon 2M Red
The Pro‑Ject Automat A2 is a premium fully automatic turntable handcrafted in Germany, designed for vinyl lovers who want high-end, fuss-free playback. Featuring a mechanical arc-style automatic tonearm, a lightweight 8.3″ aluminium tonearm, a damped aluminium platter, and factory-mounted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, it’s perfect for effortless vinyl enjoyment with top-tier performance.
Key Features
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Fully automatic start/stop: Single-button direct electronics-free operation, including LP/single drop point selection
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Ortofon 2M Red cartridge: Pre-installed moving magnet cartridge for warm, musical performance
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Ultra-light‑mass tonearm: 8.3″ aluminium tonearm with improved tube diameter and 4-point cardanic bearing for minimal friction
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Sturdy sub-chassis design: Heavy MDF main chassis with aluminum-diecast top and floating suspended sub-chassis for resonance isolation
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Damped aluminium platter: Precision balanced die-cast platter with internal damping for low wow and flutter
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Massless tracking force adjustment: Spring-based dial adjustment on the bearing keeps tonearm center of gravity aligned
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78 RPM support: Convenient electronic speed change with 33/45/78 support and selectable drop-off for singles and LPs
Quick Specs
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Speed: 33, 45, 78 RPM (electronic speed change)
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Drive: Belt-drive, fully automatic
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Wow & Flutter: ±0.14% at 33 RPM, ±0.12% at 45 RPM
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Speed drift: ±0.27% at 33 RPM, ±0.22% at 45 RPM
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Signal‑to‑noise: 74 dB
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Tonearm: Ultra-light 8.3″ aluminium, 211mm effective length, 7 g effective mass, 19.5 mm overhang
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Platter: Damped die‑cast aluminium
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Power consumption: 1.5 W
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Dimensions: 43.0 × 15.0 × 36.5 cm (W × H × D)
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Weight: 7.3 kg net (≈10 kg packed)
What’s in the Box
- Pro‑Ject Automat A2 turntable with dust cover
- Factory-installed Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
- Felt mat and 7″ single adapter
- Power supply (15 V DC / 0.8 A)
- Low-capacitance semi-balanced phono RCA cable (Connect It E)
- User manual
Use Cases / Ideal For
Perfect for users who want effortless, one-touch vinyl playback with high fidelity. Excellent choice for family listening areas, bedrooms, or desktop setups where convenience and quality matter.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Fully automatic operation with high-end mechanical build
- Excellent resonance control via heavy chassis and floating sub‑chassis
- Pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge for immediate playback
⚠️ Cons:
- Sound quality trails some manual audiophile-grade turntables in dynamics and finesse
- Includes only basic RCA output—no built-in preamp or balanced outputs
The Pro‑Ject Automat A2 delivers premium automatic vinyl playback in an elegant, mechanically refined design—ideal for those who seek top-tier convenience and quality. Available now at Soundium.
