Features
| Warranty length | 2 Years |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pro-Ject |
| Product Award | What HiFi Award 5 Stars |
Tech Specs
Amplifier
- Power Output: 2 x 50W (4Ω)
- Out: Speaker, Line (Fixed), Phono
- Input: Line (RCA Pair), MM Phono
- Bluetooth: (2.1, EDR)
Turntable
- Replacement Stylus: Ortofon Stylus 5E
- Pre-Fitted Cartridge: Ortofon OM 5E
- Drive Principle: Belt Drive
- Nominal Speeds: 33/45 RPM (Manual)
- Speed Variance (33/45): 0.8% / 0.7%
- Wow & Flutter (33/45): 0.29% / 0.27%
- Platter: 300mm Plywood with Felt Mat
- Bearing: Stainless Steel in Bronze Bushing
- Effective Tonearm Length: 8.6" Aluminium
- Effective Tonearm Mass: 8.0g
- Overhang: 22.0mm
- Counterweight: Cartridge Weight 3 - 5.5g
- Tracking Force: 0 - 25mN (Set @18mN)
- Power Consumption: 4.5W max.
- Dimensions (WHD): 415 x 118 x 334mm
- Weight: 5kg (net)
Product Description
Pro-Ject's Juke Box E was designed with Plug 'n' play turntables in mind inspired by the quick and simple way in which they get your vinyl spinning.
It has an integrated phono stage, Bluetooth receiver, pre-amplifier and power amplifier all in one stylish, compact chassis. Requiring only a set of speakers to make a complete hi-fi system, the performance and level of convenience on offer is unprecedented for the price.
Audio Sources
Built into the turntable chassis is a premium integrated amplifier with plenty of power and dynamic sound. Boasting 50W per-channel output, the amplifier has a moving-magnet phono stage built-in, based on Pro-Ject’s coveted Phono Box technology. There’s also a wireless Bluetooth input for CD-quality streaming from a compatible smart device, and an additional Line input. So any modern source can also be added to the Juke Box E system.
Quick & Simple
The record player itself is based on a modified version of the popular Pro-Ject Primary design. While requiring no complicated set-up, the turntable design still includes premium features like an 8.6” aluminium tonearm with sapphire bearings, Ortofon OM 5E cartridge, perimeter belt-drive operation and a low-vibration synchronous motor with reliable speed stability. To set the turntable up there’s no need to adjust the anti-skate or counter-balance settings, simply install the belt and you’re ready to spin!
Connections
Though the Juke Box E has everything you need to build a hi-fi system, it’s still possible to take the system even further with the Line and Phono outputs for either adding in a headphone amplifier (such as the Head Box S2), connecting to another larger system or even integrating an Analogue-Digital Converter (such as the A/D Box S2 Phono) for computer recording. The forward-thinking design also follows through to the overall quality of the Juke Box E.
Premium Build
With gold-plated RCA connectors and isolated speaker terminals on the back panel, the Juke Box E carries with it a real sense of prestige. The same can also be said for the overall construction, thanks to the thick, heavy high-gloss plinth, luxury aluminium pulley, included removable dust cover, special decoupling feet and the intuitive display panel on the top-chassis.
Remote Control
Operation is simple thanks to the volume and input information shown on the display, and the 32-step digital potentiometer – with added push function for switching inputs – allows you to set playback at exactly your desired volume. For times when the Juke Box E is out of reach, the supplied remote control helps with switching inputs and adjusting volume, as well as accessing more sophisticated controls including Bass and Treble adjustment and a Loudness boost.
Ready to Play
The Juke Box E delivers a true stereo hi-fi system in a box with the simplest of set-up processes. Once again, Pro-Ject Audio Systems are on a mission to make the premium hi-fi vinyl listening experience accessible to as many people as possible, and this time they’ve delivered with an entirely new concept that is sure to turn heads.
Press Reviews
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What Hi-Fi Award 2019 and 2018 "Best turntable system" (What Hi-Fi magazine)
- "Right from the off, this is recognisably a Pro-Ject turntable – it carries the brand’s sonic signature as surely as some sports brands carry three stripes." (What Hi-Fi Magazine April 2018)
- "In essence, that signature is one of easy-going fidelity – the Juke Box E establishes a decently spacious soundstage and positions instruments upon it securely in their own space even as they integrate and interact together." (What Hi-Fi Magazine April 2018)
- "It’s untroubled by even tricky tempos or gimpy rhythms; it has reasonable shine and brilliance at the top end; its midrange reproduction is detailed enough to make Eno’s sometimes rather approximate vocals endearing in their earnestness... The overall quality of sound remains constant no matter how you use the JBE." (What Hi-Fi Magazine April 2018)
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"In essence, the Pro-Ject Juke Box E is something of a rarity. It’s an all-in-one system that demands very few compromises, given its price. It’s also an all-in-one system that we can’t easily argue against in favour of separates. This level of functionality is difficult in the extreme to replicate using individual components at this sort of money. Plus it’s extremely convenient. So if space is at a premium, funds are (relatively) tight, or both, you should cast your glance in this direction." (What Hi-Fi Magazine April 2018)
- "Far less compromised than you might imagine, the Juke Box E makes a genuine case for itself... True just-add-speakers convenience, capable, even-handed sound, good range of features" (What Hi-Fi Magazine April 2018)
