Audio T Verdict
The Pro-Ject T2 W solves an unusual problem rather cleverly: how do you enjoy a proper turntable in rooms where running an analogue cable back to the main Hi-Fi system simply isn't practical?
Rather than resorting to basic Bluetooth, the T2 W converts the phono-stage signal into a network audio stream which can be sent over Wi-Fi or Ethernet to compatible streamers, network amplifiers and wireless speakers. Standard UPnP playback prioritises broad compatibility, while suitable receivers can use a 24-bit/48kHz lossless FLAC stream.
Crucially, Pro-Ject hasn't compromised conventional analogue use to achieve that. The Sumiko Rainier cartridge feeds a substantial built-in MM phono stage and the RCA line output remains completely analogue, with no digital conversion or network delay in that signal path. Add the 1.7kg glass platter and 9-inch aluminium tonearm and the T2 W is first and foremost a proper turntable that happens to have a very unusual second way of getting music around the house.
Pro-Ject T2 W Wi-Fi Streaming Turntable
The T2 W combines the mechanical platform of Pro-Ject's T2 with an integrated Moving Magnet phono stage and network-streaming hardware, allowing vinyl to be played either through a conventional wired Hi-Fi system or sent across your home network.
Unlike Bluetooth turntables, the T2 W uses standard network technologies and can stream to a broad range of compatible network audio products from Pro-Ject and other manufacturers.
- Manual belt-drive turntable
- Electronic 33 and 45 RPM speed selection
- Built-in dual-stage split-passive MM phono stage
- Fixed analogue RCA line-level output
- Analogue RCA signal path remains entirely analogue
- Wi-Fi vinyl streaming
- Ethernet network connection
- UPnP network streaming
- Standard MP3 live-stream mode for broad compatibility
- Optional 24-bit/48kHz lossless FLAC stream
- 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- 2x2 MIMO network architecture
- Pro-Ject Control app for iOS and Android
- Browser-based control available
- Bluetooth Low Energy used for Wi-Fi setup
- Multiroom capable with compatible receiving equipment
- Dedicated Stream Control button
- Sumiko Rainier Moving Magnet cartridge
- 9-inch one-piece aluminium tonearm
- Spring-based adjustable anti-skating
- 10mm glass platter
- 1.7kg platter weight
- Precision stainless-steel/brass main bearing
- Vibration-absorbing feet
- Dust cover included
- Made in Europe
A Turntable That Streams Vinyl Over Your Network
The T2 W's defining feature is that it can send the music being played from a record to another network audio device elsewhere in the home.
Instead of pairing directly to one Bluetooth receiver, the T2 W joins your home network and sends an audio livestream to a compatible network streamer, amplifier, receiver or wireless speaker.
This gives the system far greater flexibility than a conventional short-range wireless connection and allows the receiving product to sit in another room entirely.
How Does the T2 W Streaming System Work?
The basic signal path is:
- The Sumiko Rainier cartridge reads the record groove.
- The built-in MM phono stage applies the required gain and RIAA equalisation.
- For network playback, the streaming section converts the signal into a digital audio livestream.
- The T2 W sends that stream across your home network.
- A compatible network receiver plays the incoming stream through your Hi-Fi or wireless speaker system.
The Pro-Ject Control app is used to choose the receiving device and manage the network functions.
UPnP Streaming
The primary streaming method uses UPnP.
UPnP is widely supported by network streamers, streaming amplifiers, AV receivers and network loudspeakers. Rather than requiring every receiving product to support a proprietary Pro-Ject protocol, the T2 W uses this established network standard to achieve much broader compatibility.
Standard MP3 Stream
For maximum compatibility, the standard T2 W stream is encoded as an MP3 live stream.
The receiving device must:
- Support UPnP
- Support MP3 live-stream playback
Pro-Ject points out that MP3 livestream compatibility is common because internet radio also frequently uses continuous MP3 streams.
24-Bit/48kHz Lossless FLAC Streaming
For compatible receiving products, an optional 24-bit/48kHz lossless FLAC stream can be enabled in the advanced streaming settings.
This avoids the lossy compression of the normal compatibility-focused MP3 stream.
MP3 or Lossless FLAC?
Use the standard stream when compatibility and reliable operation are the priority. If your receiving streamer is confirmed as supporting the T2 W's FLAC livestream, select the 24-bit/48kHz lossless mode for the higher-quality network connection.
Not Every Streamer Supports the Lossless Mode
FLAC files are common, but a continuous FLAC livestream is not the same thing as playing an ordinary FLAC music file from storage.
This means a network streamer may support FLAC files without necessarily supporting the T2 W's lossless live stream.
Pro-Ject therefore maintains a compatibility list and recommends checking support rather than assuming every network product will accept the lossless mode.
Current Lossless-Compatible Examples
Pro-Ject's current compatibility information includes products or platforms from:
- Pro-Ject
- Musical Fidelity
- HiFi Rose
- Sonos
- WiiM
Specific compatibility can change as receiving products and firmware are updated, so Audio T recommends checking the intended receiver rather than relying solely on the brand name.
Very Broad Standard-Stream Compatibility
Pro-Ject's current tested list includes network equipment from a wide range of manufacturers, including:
- Pro-Ject
- Musical Fidelity
- Cambridge Audio
- Denon
- HEOS
- HiFi Rose
- iFi
- KEF
- Marantz
- Onkyo
- Pioneer
- Rotel
- Sonos
- Sonus faber
- Triangle
- Volumio
- WiiM
Again, this should be treated as evidence of tested compatibility rather than a promise that every product ever made by those manufacturers will behave identically.
Dual-Band Wi-Fi
The T2 W supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi.
Current Pro-Ject specifications list:
- IEEE 802.11a
- IEEE 802.11b
- IEEE 802.11g
- IEEE 802.11n
- IEEE 802.11ac
- IEEE 802.11ax
- 2x2 MIMO
Why 2x2 MIMO?
MIMO uses multiple radio paths to improve network stability and available throughput.
That is particularly useful for live audio because the stream has to arrive continuously rather than simply waiting while a complete music file downloads in the background.
Ethernet Is Also Built In
Despite being described as a Wi-Fi turntable, the T2 W also includes an Ethernet socket.
Connect it directly to your router or network switch and the turntable establishes a wired network connection automatically.
Ethernet Recommended for Lossless Streaming
Pro-Ject specifically recommends Ethernet where possible for the 24-bit/48kHz lossless stream.
For maximum reliability, the manufacturer also recommends that the receiving streamer is connected by Ethernet rather than relying on wireless at both ends.
Wi-Fi or Ethernet?
Wi-Fi is the obvious choice when avoiding a network cable is the whole point of the installation. If the turntable sits near an Ethernet connection and you intend to use the lossless stream, wired networking provides the most robust setup.
Pro-Ject Control App
The T2 W itself is managed through the Pro-Ject Control app for compatible iOS and Android devices.
The app is used to:
- Add the turntable to your Wi-Fi network
- Select network receivers
- Start and stop streams
- Configure Ethernet or Wi-Fi
- View network information
- Manage advanced streaming settings
- Configure power management
- Check firmware versions and updates
Browser Control
You are not restricted to using the app once the turntable is connected to the network.
Enter the T2 W's IP address into a web browser on another device connected to the same network and its network controls can also be accessed through the browser interface.
Bluetooth Low Energy Is Only Used for Setup
The initial Wi-Fi configuration uses Bluetooth Low Energy, or BLE, so your phone needs to grant Bluetooth permission to the Pro-Ject Control app.
The phone does not need to be conventionally paired with the turntable.
The T2 W Is Not a Bluetooth Audio Turntable
Bluetooth Low Energy is used to help configure the network connection. The turntable does not use Bluetooth as its wireless audio-output system. Music is streamed over your home network instead.
Stream Control Button
Once a receiving device has been selected in the app, you do not have to open the app every time you play a record.
A short press of the dedicated Stream Control button starts streaming to the previously selected receiver.
Holding the button for approximately two seconds switches the Wi-Fi module on or off.
Automatic Streaming When the Record Starts
An option within the control interface can automatically start streaming to the last selected receiver when the turntable motor is switched on.
This makes everyday use much closer to operating a conventional turntable once the system has been configured.
Multiroom Streaming
The T2 W can send its stream to multiple compatible receivers across the network.
Pro-Ject states that the turntable's processing and network hardware can support very large numbers of concurrent streams, although real-world limits are likely to come from the router, Wi-Fi conditions and the receiving equipment first.
Will Multiple Rooms Stay Perfectly Synchronous?
Not automatically.
Individual UPnP receivers choose their own buffering time, so separately selected products can introduce different delays.
For synchronised multiroom playback, Pro-Ject recommends grouping the receiving devices using their own native multiroom system first and then sending the T2 W stream to that group.
Multiroom Does Not Automatically Mean Synchronous Multiroom
If you independently stream to several unrelated UPnP receivers, they may not play in exact synchronisation because each device manages buffering differently. Use the receiving platform's own grouping feature where synchronised playback is important.
Streaming Latency Is Normal
A network receiver usually buffers part of a livestream before playback begins.
This means there can be a short delay between starting the T2 W stream and hearing music from the receiving system.
The amount of delay depends largely on the receiving product rather than the turntable.
Secondary Stream for Non-UPnP Equipment
Pro-Ject also provides a secondary stream in the advanced settings.
This creates an MP3 stream address which can be:
- Opened in a compatible web browser
- Added as a custom internet-radio stream
- Used with certain network platforms that cannot receive the normal UPnP stream
The secondary stream is MP3 only.
What About AirPlay?
The T2 W does not directly transmit to AirPlay receivers.
Pro-Ject documents a workaround using the secondary-stream link: open the MP3 stream on a compatible Apple device and then use that device to AirPlay the audio onwards.
AirPlay Is a Workaround, Not Native T2 W Transmission
Do not treat the T2 W as an AirPlay transmitter. Direct network delivery is based primarily on UPnP. AirPlay requires the documented secondary-stream workaround through another Apple device.
Compatible With Pro-Ject Wireless Box E
Pro-Ject's current wireless range specifically identifies the T2 W as a source for the Wireless Box E.
The Wireless Box E can attach directly to suitable passive loudspeakers and receive wireless vinyl playback from the T2 W, giving Pro-Ject a current route to building a compact network-connected vinyl system without placing a conventional amplifier beside the turntable.
The Analogue Output Is Completely Separate
This is one of the most important pieces of engineering in the T2 W.
The analogue RCA output is kept completely separate from the Wi-Fi streaming section.
Pro-Ject explicitly states that the analogue signal is:
- Not digitised
- Not delayed
- Not synchronised to the network stream
- Not otherwise processed by the Wi-Fi system
If you use the RCA connection, the T2 W therefore behaves like a conventional analogue turntable with a built-in phono stage.
Built-In MM Phono Stage
The T2 W introduces Pro-Ject's dual-stage split-passive Moving Magnet phono preamplifier.
A phono stage has two essential jobs:
- Increase the very small cartridge signal to line level.
- Apply the RIAA equalisation required to restore the correct tonal balance from a vinyl record.
The built-in phono stage performs these functions before the analogue signal reaches the RCA outputs and before a separate copy is prepared for network streaming.
The Phono Stage Is Permanently Active
Unlike the later T2 Super Phono, the T2 W's internal phono preamplifier is always in circuit.
The RCA sockets therefore provide a line-level output, not a raw cartridge-level phono output.
Connect the RCA Output to a Line Input
Connect the T2 W to an AUX, CD, Tuner or other standard line-level amplifier input. Do not connect its RCA output to another MM or MC phono input because the signal has already been amplified and equalised by the internal phono stage.
Can I Bypass the Built-In Phono Stage?
No phono-bypass mode is provided on the current T2 W.
If choosing this model, you should therefore be comfortable using Pro-Ject's internal MM phono preamp for the wired analogue output.
Cartridge Upgrades Need to Suit the Internal MM Stage
The tonearm accepts standard half-inch-mount cartridges, but the electrical side of the system is important because the built-in MM phono stage cannot be bypassed.
The simplest cartridge upgrade route is therefore another suitable Moving Magnet design or a higher-performance compatible stylus for the existing Sumiko body.
Audio T does not recommend fitting a conventional low-output Moving Coil cartridge to the T2 W because its permanently active phono stage is designed for MM operation.
Sumiko Rainier Cartridge Included
The T2 W is supplied with a factory-mounted and adjusted Sumiko Rainier Moving Magnet cartridge.
Rainier belongs to Sumiko's current Oyster MM family and is hand-assembled in Japan.
Elliptical Stylus
The Rainier uses a 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical stylus mounted to a 0.6mm aluminium cantilever.
Its elliptical shape allows the stylus to follow fine groove modulation more accurately than a basic spherical tip.
5mV Output
Sumiko specifies an output of 5.0mV at 1kHz, making Rainier well suited to the T2 W's Moving Magnet phono stage.
Rainier Technical Data
- Principle: Moving Magnet
- Output: 5.0mV
- Frequency response: 15Hz - 20kHz
- Channel separation: 25dB at 1kHz
- Channel balance: better than 2dB at 1kHz
- Stylus: 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical
- Cantilever: 0.6mm aluminium
- Recommended load: 47kOhm
- Recommended capacitance: 100 - 200pF
- Tracking-force range: 1.8 - 2.2g
- Recommended tracking force: 2.0g
- Compliance: 10 x 10-6cm/dyn at 100Hz
- Vertical tracking angle: 25 degrees
- Cartridge weight: 6.7g
Factory-Adjusted Tracking Force
The T2 W arrives with the Rainier cartridge and tracking force pre-adjusted.
If adjustment is required later, Pro-Ject provides the necessary counterweight adjustment and specifies 20mN / 2.0g for the Rainier.
Spring-Based Adjustable Anti-Skating
The T2 W uses an integrated spring system rather than Pro-Ject's familiar hanging anti-skating weight.
With the supplied Rainier set to 2.0g tracking force, Pro-Ject specifies the middle anti-skating position marked 2.
Sumiko Stylus Upgrade Path
Rainier shares its replaceable-stylus architecture with several other current Sumiko Oyster models.
The body can accept compatible styli including:
- Rainier
- Olympia
- Moonstone
- Wellfleet
- Amethyst
- RS 78
This gives the T2 W a straightforward upgrade route without changing the complete cartridge or disturbing its alignment.
9-Inch One-Piece Aluminium Tonearm
The T2 W uses a 9-inch aluminium tonearm with a one-piece arm tube and integrated headshell.
The absence of a detachable headshell joint creates a continuous mechanical structure from the cartridge mounting area back towards the bearing assembly.
230mm Effective Length
The effective arm length is 230mm, with 22mm overhang.
The longer arm compared with Pro-Ject's smaller entry-level models helps reduce tracking-angle error across the record.
9.5g Effective Tonearm Mass
Effective mass is specified at 9.5g.
That figure becomes relevant if the cartridge is changed because cartridge compliance and arm effective mass determine the mechanical resonance of the complete tonearm/cartridge system.
Low-Friction Tonearm Bearings
The longer arm is supported by updated low-friction bearings designed specifically around the T2 geometry.
The bearing system needs to allow the stylus to move freely both vertically and horizontally while maintaining accurate mechanical alignment.
10mm Glass Platter
The T2 W uses a 10mm-thick glass platter.
Glass offers useful mass and relatively low resonant behaviour compared with lightweight plastic and thin steel platter constructions.
1.7kg Platter Weight
The platter weighs approximately 1.7kg, giving the rotating assembly substantial inertia once it reaches operating speed.
A felt mat is supplied for normal record playback.
Precision Sub-Platter Belt Drive
The motor drives a sub-platter through a belt rather than driving the glass platter directly.
The flexible belt helps reduce direct transmission of motor vibration towards the platter and cartridge.
Precision Main Bearing
The platter system rotates around Pro-Ject's stainless-steel and brass main-bearing architecture.
The main bearing establishes the platter's axis of rotation and is therefore fundamental to speed stability and mechanical noise performance.
Electronic Speed Control
Both normal vinyl speeds are electronically selected.
A rocker switch on the turntable changes speed without requiring the belt to be manually moved between pulley positions.
No 78 RPM Mode
Pro-Ject's current T2 W specification lists 33 and 45 RPM only. Audio T therefore does not advertise 78 RPM playback for this model.
Speed Performance
Current Pro-Ject figures are:
- Speed variance at 33 RPM: ±0.60%
- Speed variance at 45 RPM: ±0.50%
- Wow and flutter at 33 RPM: ±0.19%
- Wow and flutter at 45 RPM: ±0.17%
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 67dB
Vibration-Absorbing Feet
Purpose-selected isolation feet help reduce the transmission of vibration from the supporting furniture into the turntable chassis.
The T2 W should still be placed on a rigid and level support, preferably away from strong loudspeaker vibration.
Three Current Finish Styles
The T2 W is available in:
- High Gloss Black
- Satin White
- Walnut
Dust Cover Included
A hinged acrylic dust cover is supplied along with a felt mat and 7-inch single adaptor.
Connect it E RCA Cable Included
A suitable Pro-Ject RCA cable is supplied for connecting the T2 W's analogue line-level output to your amplifier or active speakers.
Current Dimensions
Pro-Ject's current dedicated product page specifies:
- Width: 465mm
- Height: 135mm
- Depth: 347mm
- Net weight: 5.5kg
15V External Power Supply
The T2 W uses an external 15V / 800mA DC universal supply.
Pro-Ject specifies 4.5W operating consumption and less than 2W in network standby.
Network Standby
By default, the network section can enter standby after approximately 20 minutes of inactivity.
Power-management behaviour can be changed within the network settings if required.
T2 W or T2 Super Phono?
These two models share much of their mechanical DNA but are intended for different systems.
Pro-Ject T2 W
- Built-in MM phono stage
- Phono stage permanently active
- Line-level RCA output
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking
- UPnP streaming
- 24-bit/48kHz lossless option
- Designed for wireless vinyl distribution
Pro-Ject T2 Super Phono
- Built-in MM phono stage
- Designed primarily for conventional wired playback
- No T2 W network-streaming system
- Better choice where Wi-Fi vinyl distribution is unnecessary
If you simply need a high-quality plug-and-play turntable for one conventional Hi-Fi system, the Pro-Ject T2 Super Phono is worth comparing. The T2 W earns its place when getting vinyl onto the home network is the feature you actually need.
Who Is the T2 W For?
The T2 W makes particular sense if you:
- Want to position the turntable away from the main amplifier
- Already own compatible network speakers or a network streamer
- Want to hear vinyl in more than one room
- Would prefer Wi-Fi networking to Bluetooth
- Want the option of lossless 24-bit/48kHz network transmission
- Still want a completely analogue RCA listening path
- Need a built-in MM phono stage
- Want a good cartridge pre-fitted and adjusted
- Prefer a heavy glass platter and full-size manual turntable
- Want a replaceable and upgradeable stylus
Key Features
- Pro-Ject T2 W
- Wi-Fi streaming turntable
- Manual belt drive
- 33? RPM
- 45 RPM
- Electronic speed control
- UPnP network streaming
- MP3 standard live stream
- 24-bit/48kHz lossless FLAC option
- Dual-band 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- 2x2 MIMO
- Ethernet connection
- Pro-Ject Control app
- Browser control
- BLE-assisted Wi-Fi setup
- Multiroom capable
- Secondary MP3 stream
- Firmware update support
- Dedicated Stream Control button
- Built-in MM phono stage
- Dual-stage split-passive phono design
- Pure analogue RCA line output
- Analogue output not digitised
- Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge
- 5mV cartridge output
- Elliptical stylus
- 2.0g recommended tracking force
- Replaceable and upgradeable stylus
- 9-inch aluminium tonearm
- 230mm effective arm length
- 9.5g effective arm mass
- 22mm overhang
- Spring-based anti-skating
- 10mm glass platter
- 1.7kg platter weight
- Stainless-steel and brass main bearing
- 67dB signal-to-noise ratio
- Dust cover included
- High Gloss Black finish
- Satin White finish
- Walnut finish
- Made in Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pro-Ject T2 W still current?
Yes. It remains part of Pro-Ject's current turntable range and is listed specifically as the company's Wi-Fi Turntable.
What does the W stand for?
It identifies the model's wireless network-streaming capability.
Does it stream vinyl over Wi-Fi?
Yes. It creates an audio livestream which is sent across your home network to compatible receiving equipment.
Does it use Bluetooth for music?
No. Bluetooth Low Energy is used during network setup, but audio is streamed over Wi-Fi or Ethernet rather than Bluetooth.
Does it support Ethernet?
Yes. A wired Ethernet socket is provided.
Which is better for lossless playback, Wi-Fi or Ethernet?
Both can work, but Pro-Ject recommends Ethernet where possible for maximum reliability when using the lossless stream.
What Wi-Fi standards are supported?
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax with 2x2 MIMO on 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
What protocol does it use?
The primary network-streaming system uses UPnP.
What format is the normal stream?
The standard compatibility-focused stream is MP3.
Can it stream losslessly?
Yes. A 24-bit/48kHz lossless FLAC stream can be enabled for compatible receivers.
Will every FLAC-compatible streamer support the lossless T2 W stream?
No. Playing an ordinary FLAC file and receiving a continuous FLAC livestream are different functions, so explicit compatibility should be checked.
Can it stream to WiiM?
Pro-Ject currently lists WiiM among tested compatible manufacturers and specifically identifies several WiiM products as supporting the lossless stream.
Can it stream to Sonos?
Pro-Ject currently lists Sonos among tested compatible platforms and its current compatibility information includes Sonos for the lossless stream.
Can it stream to Bluesound?
Where normal UPnP playback is unavailable, Pro-Ject documents a secondary-stream method which can be added as a custom internet stream in compatible BluOS configurations.
Does the T2 W support AirPlay?
It does not transmit directly to AirPlay receivers. Pro-Ject documents a workaround using the secondary MP3 stream and an Apple device which then sends that stream onwards through AirPlay.
Can it play in several rooms at once?
Yes. Multiple network receivers can be selected subject to the capabilities of your network.
Will several separate receivers stay exactly in sync?
Not necessarily. Different UPnP receivers may buffer the livestream for different lengths of time. For synchronised playback, group compatible receivers within their native multiroom platform first.
Why is there sometimes a delay before music starts?
The receiving streamer normally buffers part of the live network stream before beginning playback. The amount of delay depends on the receiving product.
What app does it use?
The T2 W uses the Pro-Ject Control app for its own network setup and stream selection.
Can I control it without the app?
Yes. Once connected to the network, its IP address can be opened in a web browser to access the network-control interface.
Do I need the app every time I play a record?
No. Once a receiver has previously been selected, the physical Stream Control button can restart streaming to that device.
Can streaming start automatically?
Yes. An option is available to automatically begin streaming to the previously selected receiver when the turntable motor starts.
Does it work with Pro-Ject Wireless Box E?
Yes. Pro-Ject's current Wireless Box E documentation specifically lists wireless vinyl streaming from the T2 W.
Does the T2 W have a built-in phono stage?
Yes. It uses a dual-stage split-passive Moving Magnet phono preamplifier.
Can the phono stage be switched off?
No. The current T2 W manual states that the internal phono stage is always active.
What comes from the RCA sockets?
A fixed analogue line-level signal from the built-in phono stage.
Should I connect it to my amplifier's phono input?
No. Use a normal line-level input such as AUX, CD or Tuner.
Is the RCA signal digitised?
No. Pro-Ject explicitly states that the analogue RCA output remains entirely analogue and is not affected or delayed by the Wi-Fi section.
Can I use RCA and network streaming?
The analogue and streaming sections are separate signal paths. The analogue connection is not synchronised to the delayed network output.
What cartridge is included?
A Sumiko Rainier Moving Magnet cartridge.
What stylus does it use?
A 0.3 x 0.7mil elliptical stylus.
What is the cartridge output?
5.0mV.
What tracking force does Sumiko recommend?
2.0g.
What is the Rainier tracking-force range?
1.8 to 2.2g.
Can I replace the stylus?
Yes.
Can the Rainier be upgraded without changing the whole cartridge?
Yes. Sumiko's Oyster MM range uses interchangeable stylus assemblies including Olympia, Moonstone, Wellfleet and Amethyst.
Can I change the complete cartridge?
Yes. The tonearm accepts standard half-inch-mount cartridges, but because the built-in phono stage is always active, the replacement also needs to be electrically appropriate for the internal MM phono stage.
Can I fit a normal low-output Moving Coil cartridge?
The permanently active phono stage is designed for Moving Magnet operation, so Audio T does not recommend a conventional low-output MC cartridge for this model.
What tonearm does it use?
A one-piece 9-inch aluminium tonearm with integrated headshell.
What is the effective arm length?
230mm.
What is the effective tonearm mass?
9.5g.
What is the overhang?
22mm.
Can anti-skating be adjusted?
Yes. The T2 W uses a spring-based adjustable anti-skating mechanism.
What setting is used with the supplied Rainier?
Pro-Ject specifies the middle anti-skating position marked 2 with the Rainier at its recommended 2.0g tracking force.
What is the platter made from?
Glass.
How thick is the platter?
10mm.
How heavy is the platter?
Approximately 1.7kg.
What speeds does the T2 W play?
33? and 45 RPM.
Is speed changing electronic?
Yes.
Does it play 78 RPM records?
No 78 RPM mode is listed in Pro-Ject's current specification.
What are the wow-and-flutter figures?
±0.19% at 33 RPM and ±0.17% at 45 RPM.
What are the speed-variance figures?
±0.60% at 33 RPM and ±0.50% at 45 RPM.
What is the signal-to-noise ratio?
67dB.
Is the turntable automatic?
No. It is a manual turntable.
Does the arm return automatically?
No.
What finishes are available?
High Gloss Black, Satin White and Walnut.
Is a dust cover included?
Yes.
How large is the current T2 W?
Pro-Ject's current dedicated product page specifies 465mm wide, 135mm high and 347mm deep.
How much does it weigh?
5.5kg net.
What power supply does it use?
A universal 15V / 800mA DC external supply.
What is its power consumption?
4.5W in operation and less than 2W in network standby according to Pro-Ject's current dedicated specification.
Where is it made?
Pro-Ject specifies the T2 W as made in Europe.
Related Pro-Ject Products
Why Buy the Pro-Ject T2 W From Audio T?
The T2 W is unusually dependent on the rest of the system because network-streaming compatibility matters just as much as cartridge setup. A product can support UPnP and FLAC files yet still behave differently with a continuous live stream, so checking your intended receiver before purchase is worthwhile.
Audio T can help confirm compatibility with your existing streamer, network amplifier or wireless speakers, demonstrate the difference between the analogue RCA output and network stream and make sure the Sumiko Rainier is correctly set up before the turntable goes into your system.
- In-store turntable demonstrations
- Network compatibility checks
- UPnP receiver guidance
- Lossless FLAC compatibility checks
- Wi-Fi setup assistance
- Ethernet setup guidance
- Multiroom configuration advice
- Pro-Ject Control app setup
- Sumiko Rainier cartridge setup
- Tracking-force checks
- Anti-skating adjustment
- Stylus replacement and upgrade guidance
- Turntable support and isolation advice
- Analogue line-input setup
- Wireless Box E system advice
- Ongoing after-sales support
Contact your local Audio T store to arrange a demonstration or check whether the Pro-Ject T2 W will work with your existing network audio system.