PRO-JECT ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE SIGNATURE 12.2 FLAGSHIP TURNTABLE

Mistelbach, Austria – October 14^th, 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 of that 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. You can expect deep, full & immersive sound quality that’ll deliver you new sonic experiences – even from songs you’ve heard a thousand times.

The Signature 12.2 will begin shipping in the U.S. market this November, retailing for $14,999 (no cartridge). Visit the Pro-Ject USA web listing HERE.

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)

About Pro-Ject

Pro-Ject Audio Systems was founded by one of Austria’s leading high-end audio distributors, Heinz Lichtenegger in early 1991. A genuine music lover and a dyed-in-the-wool audiophile, Heinz challenged the common “cost-no-object” approach to analog audio equipment by manufacturing turntables, tonearms and accessories at a reasonable price without compromising build quality or sonic performance. With his passion for high-end audio fueling a desire to take a familiar industry in a new direction, Heinz proceeded to use Pro-Ject Audio Systems as a locomotive to bring high-end gear to the masses. By adhering to that philosophy while still only using quality electronic components that deliver sound that far exceeds their stature, the engineers at Pro-Ject redefined what is possible in high-end audio and demonstrated that great things do come in small packages.