Pro-Ject Audio Systems Automat A2 Turntable
The Pro-Ject Audio Systems Automat A2 Turntable is a high-end fully automatic record player engineered for audiophile performance with maximum convenience. It builds on the success of the A1 series with an advanced mechanical automatic system that allows precise tonearm positioning based on record size, ensuring accurate playback without manual intervention.
Pro-Ject Audio Systems Automat A2 - Fully Automatic Belt-Drive
- Fully automatic operation with start, auto-return, and auto shut-off
- Advanced mechanical automation that does not affect sound quality
- Sub-chassis design for superior vibration isolation
- Ultra-low-mass 8.3" aluminum tonearm with precision gimbal bearing
- Pre-installed Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge for high-quality playback
- Supports 33, 45, and 78 RPM speeds
- Selectable tonearm drop point for 7” and 12” records
- Heavy MDF plinth with multi-layer finish for reduced resonance
- Damped die-cast aluminum platter for stable rotation
- Handmade in Germany with premium components
A2 Technology
The A2 continues the success of our fully mechanical automatic turntables. With the A2, you can now select the drop off point for 7“ (singles) or 12“ (LPs) for 45 RPM records. We have also added 78 RPM to the system allowing you to dig back into old shellac collections. To enjoy listening to your A2, just press start and the tonearm automatically moves to the lead in groove of the record. Once playing, the automatics are completely taken out of the equation.
And because the automatics are working entirely mechanically – no additional electronics needed – they truly do not influence or degrade sound quality during playback! At the end of the record, the tonearm is automatically brought back and gently lowered into its resting position and the motor shut off.
Improved automatic mechanism
We have invested in a new aluminium diecast top for the whole sub-chassis and automatic mechanism. We have tried to avoid plastic parts from the original German automatic design as much as possible. This is the first time in all the 50 years of its existance that the original automatic design has received an improvement like this. Due to the new aluminium diecast cover and the massive chassis, the whole sub-chassis construction is more effective and isolates unwanted resonance much better.
Improved tonearm & cardanic bearing
The A2 features an 8.3” ultra-light-mass aluminium tonearm with an improved tonearm tube with bigger diameter. The is a perfect match for the slightly heavier Ortofon 2M Red. In combination we retain the super fast response and all transient detail with lots of fine microdynamics, while the new 2M Red adds a lot of body and musical warmth. The tonearm bearing has received a major upgrade, is now made out of aluminium and features a 4-pin-point cardanic construction with steel tip ball bearings from our own production. This allows for unhindered and free tonearm movement with the lowest amount of friction possible. The A2 will track your vinyl records with the utmost of precision and tightness.
Audiophile Features
Ortofon 2M Red
Moving-Magnet Cartridge
2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth. (*US Version comes with Sumiko Rainier)
New Headshell
Carbon fibre reinforced anti-magnetic headshell
The headshell is made of carbon fibre reinforced polymer which makes it super stable and rigid, all while keeping the weight at a lowest to work perfectly with the ultra-light-mass tonearm design.
Heavy MDF main chassis
Heavy and avoids hollow spaces
The new heavy MDF main chassis is made and designed in Austria and carefully hand painted in a luxurious 8-layer matt black finish. It provides a very sturdy base for the sub-chassis and reduces hollow spaces to avoid resonances. Such a massive chassis is very unusual in this price range and the base for natural sound.
Floating sub-chassis
With aluminium diecast top
Isolating all the most critical turntable elements adds an extra layer of protection against outside noise. A must for automatic turntables.
Damped Platter
Precision balanced aluminium
The damping ring on the inside adds weight and reduces resonances. In the last step the platter is turned and precision balanced to receive its fine edges and lowest wow and flutter deviations.
Connect it E
Semi-balanced RCA cable
To guarantee a perfect connection to your amp we use a high-quality phono RCA cable. Our Connect it E is a semi-balanced, low-capacitance cable, with superior shielding.
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