Pro-Ject Annopunces the Signature 12.2 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.
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
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)
Handmade in Europe. The Signature 12.2 will begin shipping in the U.S. market this November, retailing for$14,999 (no cartridge).
https://pro-jectusa.com/product/signature-12-2-flagship-turntable/