Pro-Ject Launches Flagship Signature 12.2 Turntable
claims it's "A Serious Assertion of High-End Sound & Build"
Mistelbach, Austria – October 14th, 2024 – Pro-Ject Audio Systems is immeasurably excited to announce the release of their latest Flagship turntable, the Signature 12.2. Over 80 lbs. of mass and 100+ high-precision CNC-machined parts comprise this masterpiece. All manufacturing is done in-house at the Pro-Ject factory, keeping costs down and passing savings along to serious vinyl enthusiasts. The 12” tonearm with removable headshell will keep cartridge lovers busy for decades. The arm uses a new 3-point pivot for extra stability. The DIN plug is conveniently located at the rear of the arm’s base. The anti-skate & counterweight portions have been simplified and offer finer degrees of adjustment. VTA can be adjusted with a single thumb screw.
The high-mass record platter is over 23 lbs. itself. It is TPE-damped on the underside with an integrated vinyl mat on top (Signature Record Puck included). To relieve tension on the bearing, a magnet around the inverted bearing well opposes another magnet embedded in the plinth (encircling the stainless-steel shaft). The platter bearing is a flawless ceramic ball allowing for smooth & silent rotation. The motors & circuitry are now mounted in a full aluminum motor bock, heightening isolation of the electronics within. The flywheel system too lends itself to isolation & speed stability. Pro-Ject’s proven DC-driven AC generator delivers clean, steady power to the AC motors.
The anti-resonant MDF plinth is ‘mass-loaded’ with steel pellets, drawing resonance away from the platter & cartridge. The conical, spring-loaded feet are not only great isolators, they also contribute to a sprightliness in sound quality that we all love about suspended decks. These feet can be adjusted from the top of the plinth – a huge, huge convenience considering the mass of the ‘table.
All told, the Signature 12.2 pulls out all the stops for sake of sound quality. Listeners can expect deep, full and immersive sound quality that’ll deliver new sonic experiences – even from songs users have heard a thousand times.
The Signature 12.2 will begin shipping in the U.S. market in November 2024, retailing for $14,999 (no cartridge). Visit the Pro-Ject USA web listing
Signature 12.2 Features: - Curved 12” tonearm, removable headshell - 3-point pivot tonearm bearing - Modified counterweight system - Motors mounted in aluminum motor block - Plinth with stylish rounded corners - Spring-loaded feet adjustable from the top - MDF base ‘mass-loaded’ with steel pellets - Damped high-mass record platter - Purpose-selected aluminum alloy platter - Integrated vinyl mat w/ record puck - Magnetically-decoupled record platter - Inverted main bearing with ceramic ball - Belt-driven flywheel design - Glossy hand-polished aluminum surfaces - DC-driven AC generator feeds AC motors - Handmade in Europe | Technical Specifications: - Speed: 33 & 45rpm (electronic speed change) - Speed variance: ±0.09% (33rpm), ±0.08% (45rpm) - Wow and flutter: ±0.01% (33rpm), ±0.01% (45rpm) - Signal to noise: -75dB - Effective arm mass / length: 21.7g / 12” (304.8mm) - Overhang: 13.2mm - Actuation principle: belt-driven flywheel system - Motor control system: precision generator - Platter: 10.55kg (magnetically decoupled) - Main bearing: ceramic (ball/plate) - Tonearm: 12” aluminum, 3-point pivot - Power input: 15V 1.6A DC, universal power supply Dimensions (WxHxD): 580 x 220 x 480mm Dimensions (standard): 22.83 x 8.66 x 18.90" Mass (weight): 37kg net, 60kg gross (81.6, 132.3 lbs) |
