Product category Turntables
Product Essential II Pros
Strong dynamics; Crisp rhythmic ability; Fun sound; Well made; Good cartridge; Easy to set-up and use Cons
Nothing at this price Abstract We Say
Best turntable up to £400, Awards 2013 Verdict
Best turntable up to £400, Awards 2013. Pro-Ject chalks up another success: the Essential II is yet another excellent budget turntable Images ![Pro-ject Essential II]( "Pro-ject Essential II")
Star Rating Best Buy Category
Up to £400 Test Month
Awards Test Year
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Pro-Ject’s track record with budget turntables is unrivalled. Over the years we’ve had various versions of Debuts, Genies and Essentials dominate this end of the record player market. This year it’s the turn of the Pro-Ject Essential II to shine.
As the name implies this is a back-to-basics kind of product. There are no headline-grabbing materials or technologies here, just great build at a highly competitive price.
MORE: Awards 2013
Best turntable up to £400, Awards 2013. An excellent entry-level turntable that gets all the basics spot-on
