Primary E

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Primary E
Get on the vinyl ladder with Primary E, a well-built introductory deck that looks after your vinyl investment and sounds great to boot.

The Primary E has been designed to offer a hi-fi friendly alternative to vinyl music lovers who are limited by their budget. Where the majority of affordable turntables are impacted by flimsy, plastic components or poor quality accessories, the Primary E is a reliable, made-in-Europe product designed by a leading analogue audio company. Protect your records and enjoy their sound with Primary E.

The Primary E's 8.6" aluminium tonearm uses sapphire bearings for optimal tracking across a record side. The tonearm is designed specially for use with the supplied Ortofon OM cartridge, and it's pre-configured to play straight out of the box with no fiddly setup.

The overall aesthetic of the Primary E has a sleek, retro appeal thanks to its consistent matte black finish. The included detachable dust cover also brings extra convenience and protection when the turntable is not in use. The Primary E is terminated with RCA cables for direct connection to a Moving-Magnet phono stage.

The Primary E turntable proves that hi-fi quality turntables don't need to be complicated. Simply install the belt and connect it to a system in order to enjoy vinyl playback on an affordable device that won't hurt your records.

  • Manual speed change between 33 and 45 RPM
  • Pre-Set 8.6" tonearm
  • Aluminium tonearm tube
  • Factory-mounted Ortofon OM NN cartridge with spherical diamond stylus
  • Isolating non-slip turntable feet
  • Fixed high-quality RCA cables for connection to a phono stage
  • Dust cover included
  • Exclusively sold by Richer Sounds in the UK
Primary E Phono
Get on the vinyl ladder with Primary E, a well-built introductory deck that looks after your vinyl investment and sounds great to boot.

The Primary E has been designed to offer a hi-fi friendly alternative to vinyl music lovers who are limited by their budget. Where the majority of affordable turntables are impacted by flimsy, plastic components or poor quality accessories, the Primary E is a reliable, made-in-Europe product designed by a leading analogue audio company. Protect your records and enjoy their sound with Primary E.

The Primary E's 8.6" aluminium tonearm uses sapphire bearings for optimal tracking across a record side. The tonearm is designed specially for use with the supplied Ortofon OM cartridge, and it's pre-configured to play straight out of the box with no fiddly setup.

The overall aesthetic of the Primary E has a sleek, retro appeal thanks to its consistent matte black finish. The included detachable dust cover also brings extra convenience and protection when the turntable is not in use. The Primary E is terminated with RCA cables for direct connection to a Moving-Magnet phono stage.

The Primary E turntable proves that hi-fi quality turntables don't need to be complicated. Simply install the belt and connect it to a system in order to enjoy vinyl playback on an affordable device that won't hurt your records.

  • Fixed high-quality RCA cables for connection to a phono stage
  • Isolating non-slip turntable feet
  • Built-in AC generator creates a clean power supply for the motor
  • Manual speed change between 33 and 45 RPM
  • Pre-Set 8.6" tonearm
  • Aluminium tonearm tube
  • Factory-mounted Ortofon OM NN cartridge with spherical diamond stylus
  • Built-in MM phono stage for easy connection to an audio system
  • Supplied with high-quality RCA cables for turntable use
  • Dust cover included

This product is no longer available to order and will not be coming back into stock.

In Stock products are those that are currently held in stock at our Oxfordshire warehouse. This stock status is updated regularly but is subject to change at very short notice.

Products that are Awaiting Stock are items that we would normally carry on stock at our Oxfordshire warehouse, but are currently unavailable. Chances are there is already more on the way, but if you would like a more accurate availability status please feel free to Contact Us.

Urgent order items are products that we do not normally carry on stock, but they are typically held on stock by our European suppliers. Depending on availability, we will seek to order these products quickly, when we have an enquiry. They can therefore be subject to quicker availability times than "Special Order" products.

Special Order items are those that are most often built to order. For these items, we tend to experience longer lead times as we negotiate them into the production line with our suppliers.

Primary E

RRP: £199.00

Get on the vinyl ladder with Primary E, a well-built introductory deck that looks after your vinyl investment and sounds great to boot.

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What Hi-Fi? , August 2018

What Hi-Fi review the Pro-ject Primary E

"The Primary E confidently nails the basics, from an even tonal balance to a delivery that’s clear and clean and spacious enough to keep things coherent."

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ED Selley , Hi-Fi Choice , November 2018

Hi-Fi Choice review the Pro-Ject Primary E

"Setting an impressive standard for the entry-level, this plug-and-play deck is perfectly pitched"

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What Hi-Fi Award Primary E 2021 , 2021

The Pro-Ject Primary E wins best turntable under £200 from the What Hi-Fi Awards

"The Primary E confidently nails the basics, from an even tonal balance to a delivery that’s clear and clean and spacious enough to keep things coherent."

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What Hi-Fi Award Primary E 2022 , 2022

What Hi-Fi award the Primary E best turntable under £200 for a second year running

"For purists at the head of the beginner’s vinyl revival path who have this kind of budget and aren’t fussed about features such as record ripping and automatic operation, the Pro-Ject Primary E could be just the ticket."

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WHAT HI-FI PRIMARY E AWARD 2023 , October 2023

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 - Best Turntables

"The Primary E remains a great entry level turntable."

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format_quoteHenley Says...

The E line of turntables from Pro-Ject are great starter decks that are easy to use and that take good care of your precious vinyl! With pre-set adjustments and (for the E1) a button-press speed control, it is a simple case of plug in and play to start enjoying your music. But this ease doesn't come at the expense of quality, Pro-Ject has very high standards when it comes to build and sound reproduction - meaning you can rest assured this deck will last a long time, and sound great while it does.

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  • Many of our turntables may have multiple compatible counterweights available. The counterweight you actually need is the one that allows you to balance your existing cartridge while ideally sitting near the tonearm bearing when fully installed.

    If your counterweight sits right at the back of the tonearm, it runs the risk of introducing some micro-vibrations, so aiming for a counterweight where your cartridge weight is in the lower range of the supported weights is ideal.

    To help you make the right decision, we've produced a comprehensive list of all our tonearms and counterweights

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