Pro-Ject T2 W turntable wi-fi wood walnut

T2 W, the first Wi-Fi turntable from Pro-Ject

Innovative and interesting, it brings a breath of fresh air to the turntable sector

This is what the panel of European journalists who annually draw up the winners of the various EISA awards write, and which we propose here in the original version.

The T2 W represents a courageous attempt to combine analogue vinyl reproduction with the practicality of digital, an attempt that Pro-Ject carries out with enthusiasm.

The heart of the T2 W is a belt-drive turntable, equipped with a 9-inch aluminium arm and Sumiko MM cartridge, also equipped with electronic speed control; taking it to another level is the presence of a wireless module, which allows you to stream your musical content to speakers and all other devices connected to the network. The “Pro-Ject Control” app simplifies installation and control; Among the salient features we find the 48kHz/24bit lossless FLAC output and automatic streaming when the stylus is lowered into the groove.

Playing records, making the vinyl format a “modern” system, has never been so simple.

The T2 W enters the category of Pro-Ject T Series turntables, taking the highest step. The T1 model is already present in the same category in its variants. Among the numerous improvements introduced in the T2 W, some deserve to be mentioned immediately: let's start with the 9” straight aluminum arm with integrated shell, the thicker 10mm glass platter, a new head, and for the first time a collaboration with Sumiko, a historic US brand, mounting the Sumiko Rainer MM head. The main innovation however is the wireless transmission that does not use Bluetooth, like the previous T1 BT, but the Wi-Fi protocol. Streaming technology allows simultaneous sending of signals with resolution up to 24 bit/48 kHz in lossless FLAC format to multiple UPnP/DLNA devices. However, there is also "lossy" transmission to ensure compatibility with a greater number of devices.

Streaming is managed via the new Pro-Ject Control App. It is worth highlighting the compatibility with existing wireless platforms and a second transmission mode is available for Apple and Bluesound systems.

Highlights:

WiFi turntable including arm and Sumiko Rainier cartridge

2.4/5GHz WiFi technology with 2x2 MIMO

Max 24bit/48KHz streaming (MP3 or FLAC)

Compatible with most UPNP networks

New Pro-Ject Control App

Multi-room capability

Belt drive, electronically controlled 33/45 rpm speed

10mm sandblasted glass platter thickness and weight 1.7Kg, with felt mat

9" straight aluminum tonearm with spring anti-skating

Steel/brass pivot

Nickel finished counterweight

Spring anti-skating

DC motor

Extended and CNC machined chassis with no internal spaces or plastic

Integrated MM phono stage

RCA output connectors

Semi-symmetrical signal cable supplied

Cover supplied

Weight kg. 5.5

FEATURES

Speed: 33.45 RPM (electronic regulation)

Belt drive

Speed variation: 33: 0.6% 45: 0.5%

Wow & Flutter: 33: 0.19% 45: 0.17%

Platter: 10mm glass, weight 1.7kg with felt mat

Central pivot: Steel and Brass

Signal to Noise Ratio: 67dB

Tonearm: 9” aluminum

Tonearm length: 230mm

Overhang: 22.0mm

Tonearm mass: 9.5g

WLAN: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2×2 MIMO; 2.4/5GHz

Accessories supplied: Dust cover, felt mat, 45gg adapter, power supply, RCA phono cable

Power supply: 15V / 800 mA DC, universal power supply

Consumption: 4.5 W / <2W in network stand-by

Dimensions (WxHxD): 457x134x335mm

Weight: 5.5kg