Pro-ject 1 (.5)
The Pro-Ject 1 laid the foundations for what has been a virtually unblemished record of success. This deck was essentially a modified version of the Tesla NC-500, originally made as an affordable turntable for distribution across Central and Eastern Europe.
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, Pro-Ject founder Heinz Lichtenegger modified a batch to sell in his shop in Vienna. When these proved a success, he re-opened production at the original factory in the Czech Republic. It’s the same factory Pro-Ject turntables are made in today, and still houses the original Tesla machines.
The Pro-Ject 1 range is still alive and kicking, the 1 Xpression Carbon being the latest version. Because of its legacy, Pro-Ject can still supply all the 1’s original parts – so, if anyone has one…
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