ProJect Primary E review
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ProJect describes the Primary E as an 'audiophile' turntable and takes a swipe at new manufacturers in recent years offering 'plastic' players with 'low quality and cheap prices'. Made with 'no plastic', it claims the Primary E turntable offers its customers 'the sound quality they deserve'. Does it deliver on its bold claims, or fall flat? Our experts found out.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's the sound like?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
October 2018
Released
August 2018
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