Pro-Ject Flatten It – Vinyl Record Flattening Machine

The Pro-Ject Flatten It is engineered for serious vinyl enthusiasts and collectors who want to restore their warped records and optimize playback quality. With precision-controlled heating and durable aluminium construction, it offers a safe, effective way to flatten records of all sizes and thicknesses.

Key Features

• Gentle and safe vinyl flattening: Heats and presses warped records to restore them to true form and improve stylus tracking.
• Improves playback quality: Eliminates warps that cause skips, distortion or pitch instability for clearer, more reliable sound.
• Compatible with all sizes & thicknesses: Works with LPs of varying weights and formats thanks to universal design.
• Premium heated aluminium plates: Designed for even heat distribution and consistent results across the entire surface of the disc.
• Precise temperature control with low hysteresis (±2 °C): Ensures the process maintains the ideal temperature range for safe flattening.
• Solid aluminium construction & “Made in Europe”: Built for longevity and reliability with a premium finish.

Customer Benefits

If you store or play vinyl regularly, you’ll know that warping can affect sound, tracking and even damage your stylus. The Flatten It gives you a way to rescue those records, bringing them back to life without sacrificing fidelity or risking damage. For both rare pressings and everyday favourites, it’s a smart investment in your collection’s longevity and your listening experience.

Quick Specs

• Power connection: 110/120 V or 230/240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power supply: 12 V / 12 A DC
• Dimensions: 36.5 × 6.0 × 42.0 cm (W × H × D)
• Weight: Approx. 4 kg

What’s in the Box

• Pro-Ject Flatten It unit
• External power supply (12 V / 12 A DC)
• User manual and documentation

Use Cases / Ideal For

Ideal for audiophile collectors, vinyl archivists, hi-fi showrooms and dedicated turntable setups where optimal playback and record condition matter. If you have warped LPs, first pressings or valued pressings you want to preserve, this machine is your tool of choice.

Compatibility

Works with standard 7-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch vinyl records of various thicknesses. Designed for home or professional hi-fi use under stable environmental conditions. Not intended for commercial pressing flattening or use outside ambient room temperatures.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Professional-grade build and controls tailored for vinyl restoration.
• Effective at flattening a wide range of warped discs and improving sound quality.
• Durable, precise machine designed for long-term use by collectors.

⚠️ Cons:

• High initial cost relative to standard record care tools—best suited for dedicated collectors.
• The process takes time and heat exposure must be monitored—some very old or heavily warped records may still be challenging to flatten fully.

The Pro-Ject Flatten It offers a professional solution for vinyl warps and playback issues in a robust, precision-designed machine. If you’re serious about your vinyl collection and want to preserve both the disc and the sound, it’s a compelling addition at Soundium.