The Audio Store • 

2457 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111 • 

Hours by appointment only Tues-Fri: 11am to 6pm, Sat: 11am to 4pm • 

Phone: 860.666.5006 • 

The Audio Store

2457 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111

Hours: (by appt. only) Tues-Fri: 11am to 6pm, Sat: 11am to 4pm

Phone: 860.666.5006

Pro-Ject

High-End Turntables.

Pro-Ject

There's A Perfect Turntable for You.

For nearly 30 years, Fine Sounds Americas has brought the finest audio products to North America from around the globe, which includes Pro-Ject Audio and their high-end turntables.

Fine Sounds Americas’ relationship with Pro-Ject Audio started in 1993 when Heinz Lichtenegger, CEO of Pro-Ject Audio Systems, recognized that they would be instrumental in establishing his European-proven brand here in the US. This relationship has propelled Pro-Ject to become one of the most venerated brands in affordable high-end audio today.

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SOME ITEMS ON DISPLAY

Pro-Ject X8 Evolution Turntable

The X8 is Pro-Ject's most affordable mass-loaded turntable yet. Positioned neatly between the X2 and Xtension 9, the X8 adopts and breaks down its bigger siblings' features to make mass-loaded high-end design principles as accessible as never before.

Massive 5.1KG Platter

The X8 offers a heavy, TPE damped mass-loaded platter precision lathed from a single aluminium block and finely balanced. On the Xtension 9 and 10 you cannot really play around with using different mats due to the glued on vinyl top. The X8 comes with a standard felt mat, also allowing you to experiment with different material mats in the future and tailor the sound to your taste.

Pro-Ject X8 Evo - $2,499

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Pro-Ject X2 B Balanced Turntable

The Pro-Ject X2 B balanced turntable needs no introduction. This award-winning turntable has shown the audio world just how proper execution of basic principles in turntable design can amount to audiophile-caliber sonics affordably. The X2 B features a 9" carbon-fiber-wrapped aluminum tonearm, massive acrylic platter and MDF plinth, and adjustable TPE-damped isolation feet.

The X2 B comes with a Sumiko Rainier MM phono cartridge installed. Sumiko Phono Cartridges pair well with Pro-Ject tonearms. Their sonic synergy delivers non-fatiguing music that can be enjoyed for hours with no sacrifice to low-level detail & resolution- the things that make our music reproduction spring to life!

Pro-Ject X2 B - $1,599

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Pro-Ject Classic Evo Turntable

Designed to take the performance of the award-winning Classic Series to a new level, Pro-Ject’s ‘The Classic EVO’ adds advanced technology from their best turntables to an iconic, vintage-inspired design. The two-piece plinth may bring back memories of turntables of yore, but make no mistake – under the hood it’s a thoroughly modern machine. Where suspended turntables of years past used fussy springs to reduce vibration, The Classic EVO uses TPE bushings (thermoplastic elastomer) to isolate the motor and tonearm. The tonearm also got the royal treatment with a Sumiko Moonstone MM cartridge. The Classic EVO features a 9″ arm with the bearings used in our 9, 10 and 12cc Evolution tonearms for smooth, precise tracking of your records. The platter (internally damped) and sub-platter are made from CNC-machined aluminum to provide more rotational mass resulting in impeccable vibration resistance and enhanced speed stability.

Pro-Ject Classic Evo - $2,299

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Pro-Ject X1 B Balanced Turntable

The Pro-Ject X1 B now brings you one step closer to the balanced experience with the inclusion of Pro-Ject’s Pick it PRO Balanced MM phono cartridge. This is the first balanced-capable moving magnet cartridge on the market, also making it the most affordable option for balanced application. The cartridge represents collaboration between Pro-Ject & Ortofon. It was meticulously voiced to achieve a non-fatiguing sonic character while conveying impressive detail & spacial information.

The Pro-Ject X1 B attacks the problems of isolation & resonance from multiple angles featuring height-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum feet, a massive plinth of top-quality MDF, solid acrylic record platter & one-piece carbon-fiber-wrapped aluminum tonearm tube with precision bearings. The motor is also shielded, TPE-isolated and fed the cleanest power by the DC/AC generator for push-button speed change and spot-on stability.

Pro-Ject X1 - $1,399

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Pro-Ject Signature 12.2 Turntable

The Pro-Ject Signature 12.2 represents the highest level of turntable technology. The Signature 12.2 makes use of exclusive materials, precision machining and luxurious finishing. The high-mass platter spins on an inverted ceramic ball bearing with a magnetic support, reducing bearing noise and resonance to an absolute minimum.

The new 12“ S-shaped aluminum tonearm has several new features. Two of the more subtle changes include improvements to the counterweight & anti-skating systems. The tonearm and platter are mounted on a TPE-decoupled, resonance-optimized aluminum alloy sub-chassis – another measure of isolation for tonearm and platter from the plinth, which is also isolated via spring-loaded feet.

The Signature 12.2 uses the same drive principle as always from Pro-Ject. The flywheel belt drive system ensures vibration-free operation which results in the most accurate and stable speeds. The motors are now mounted in a full aluminum motor block that enhances the isolation of drive mechanisms. The motor is powered by a DC-driven AC generator for extreme accuracy of playback speeds (33/45rpm).

Pro-Ject Signature 12.2 - $14,999

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Pro-Ject Debut PRO B Balanced Turntable

The Pro-Ject Debut PRO B enhances the design of the Debut PRO turntable with a balanced mini XLR output and adds a first of its kind balanced MM phono cartridge (Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced). The Debut PRO B features a one-piece 8.6" armtube precision-machined from aluminum & reinforced with carbon fiber. The combination of these materials delivers rigidity & damping characteristics rarely found in this class of turntable/tonearm pairing.

The 3.75lb die-cast aluminum platter is precision balanced with additional machining after casting. This facilitates perfect platter rotation while playing records. The heavy aluminum platter also adds a TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) damping ring & corresponding cutout on the underside, muting any resonance created by the metal record platter and contributing to the flywheel effect.

Platter speed is controlled electronically with the utmost precision & stability. Easily change between 33 & 45rpm with the toggle switch. To prevent motor vibration from reaching the cartridge, the Debut PRO B uses the latest motor suspension responsible for excellent decoupling of the motor from the plinth.

Pro-Ject PRO B - $1,099

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Pro-Ject Debut Pro

Debut PRO Keeps Things PRO-fessional

Borrowed from the audiophile-grade X1 & X2 turntables, the Pro-Ject Debut PRO implements the tried and true one-piece carbon-fiber-wrapped aluminum armtube. This heightens rigidity and mass allowing it to more effectively control more massive phono cartridges at this effective arm length. The composite carbon-fiber tonearm is also more effective at damping armtube resonance, allowing the signal to pass through unencumbered. PRO features a sophisticated tonearm bearing block made of nickel-plated aluminum. The icing is the tonearm collar, yielding the first Debut model to offer adjustment of vertical tracking angle. Azimuth is also readily adjustable. Listeners can fine-tune the full range of cartridge adjustment parameters to optimize the sound quality of the factory installed Sumiko Rainier MM phono cartridge.

Pro-Ject Debut Pro - $999

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Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Turntable

Introducing the Debut EVO 2 turntable! The Debut lineage holds firm footing among the best-selling hi-fi record players of the 21st century. This has long been the goal of the Debut range: an emphasis on sound quality while stripping away unnecessary convenience-oriented features that might detract from sonic performance.

Updates include:

  • Improved Tonearm Bearing Block & Counterweight
  • Improved Record Platter
  • Pick it MM EVO Phono Cartridge
  • Audiophile Carbon Fiber Tonearm
  • Sophisticated DC/AC Generator
  • Height-adjustable isolation feet

Available in Satin Red Wine, Satin Black, Satin Blue, Satin Green, Satin White, Satin Yellow, Satin Walnut, Gloss Black, Gloss White and Gloss Red finishes.

Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 - $799

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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO Turntable

The new Debut Carbon EVO represents the epitome of Pro-Ject’s philosophy: high performance, clean aesthetics, and superb value. The elegant, simple aesthetic is unmarred by gimmicky lights, sliders, and buttons. It is a pure, high-performance turntable.

Vinyl playback starts with the cartridge, converting what’s in the three-dimensional record groove to an electrical signal. The Sumiko Rainier MM phono cartridge combines superb trackability with uncanny accuracy and clarity without sacrificing smoothness.

The Debut Carbon EVO uses Pro-Ject's proven 12” steel platter, now lined around the outer edge (bottom side) with an anti-resonant thermo-plastic elastomer (TPE). The result is a heavier platter with minimal noise over an expertly engineered main bearing and sub-platter.

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO - $599

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Pro-Ject Phono Preamps

Phono preamps (phono stages) make a bigger difference than most listeners realize. Due to the delicate nature of the phono signal, it needs to be treated just-so for optimal sound quality. Pro-Ject specializes in all things 'phono' and packs as much value as possible into each model. Whether you're running a budget moving magnet or an audiophile moving coil phono cartridge, Pro-Ject has you covered.

Pro-Ject Phono Preamps
  • Pro-Ject Phono Box RS2 Fully balanced, fully discrete reference phono preamp - $1,999
  • Pro-Ject Phono Box RS Dual mono design, MM/MC phono preamp - $1,199
  • Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 MM/MC tube phono preamp - $999
  • Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3 B Balanced, discrete dual mono design MM/MC phono preamp - $799
  • Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B Balanced, discrete MM/MC phono preamp - $499
  • Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2 MM/MC phono preamp with adjustable gain, capacitance and loading - $499
  • Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 Fully discrete MM/MC tube phono preamp - $499
  • Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 Ultra Fully discrete MM/MC phono preamp - $349
  • Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 MM/MC phono preamp - $199
  • Pro-Ject Phono Box DC MM/MC phono preamp - $129
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2457 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06111

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By Appointment ONLY

Tuesday–Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 11am - 4pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed

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860.666.5006

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