Pro-Ject’s new cheap turntable cuts out the bells and whistles to focus on sound – but it might be one cut too far

An angled overhead view of the Pro-Ject E1.2 turntable in black on a white piece of furniture.

• The Pro-Ject E.12 turntable costs £249.00 / €329.00
• No Bluetooth, no USB, no phono stage, no automatic operation
• The same core features as more expensive Pro-Ject turntables

Pro-Ject makes some of the best turntables around, and now there's a brand new affordable model designed for buyers on a budget. At just £249 / €329 (about $339) AU$515), it's a very low price for a serious turntable, although you'll need to provide your own phono stage (or an amp with a phono input), which might be a stumbling block for beginners, and perhaps one more cut than is ideal when it comes to features.