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Pro-Ject Primary E

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SUMMARY

Pro-Ject Primary E

Price: $499

+ An enjoyable temperament
+ Nails the sonic basics

– Entirely free of frills

Pro-Ject's most affordable turntable may come with a ‘Primary’ moniker which implies it resides in some ‘My First Turntable’ category. And yes its price puts it first among the lower vinyl spinners in our group here, thanks to the Primary E being traditionally designed and entirely no-frills in terms of facilities.

Of course there are a good number of lesser turntables which you may be able to find cheaper that this or the preceding Sony — turntables in a box with speakers that you might stumble upon

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