Pro-Ject
Acryl it E
Best upgrade for entry-level turntable owners seeking refined, resonance-free audio quality.
Upgrade your Pro-Ject Essential, Elemental, or Primary turntable with the Acryl it E platter. This premium acrylic upgrade features a satin surface finish designed to significantly reduce unwanted resonances, leading to a clearer, more liquid sound quality. Its direct-fit design makes installation simple – just swap out your existing platter. You can even place records directly on its surface without a mat, enhancing overall audio performance and revealing new levels of detail in your vinyl playback.
$179.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
173
/ 1637
#173 in Turntable Accessories
Price vs Category Average
-86%
Below average
Material
Acrylic with satin surface
/ Acrylic with satin surface
Who it's for
- Vinyl collectors tired of static and dust accumulation
- Audiophiles seeking cleaner, more detailed sound reproduction
- Design-conscious owners wanting a sophisticated, modern aesthetic
Who should skip it
- Owners of non-Pro-Ject or incompatible turntable models
- Budget-focused listeners wary of high-cost accessory upgrades
- Casual users intimidated by manual tonearm adjustments
Performance breakdown
Resonance Damping
Acrylic construction effectively absorbs vibrations for a cleaner, more stable signal.
Installation Simplicity
A seamless drop-in replacement that requires zero technical expertise to install.
Sonic Clarity
Delivers a more liquid, detailed sound profile compared to stock platters.
Surface Finish
The satin texture provides excellent grip and eliminates the need for mats.
Build Quality
Solid acrylic construction offers a significant tactile upgrade over standard components.
System Compatibility
Perfectly tailored for specific Pro-Ject entry-level models but lacks universal fit.
Key Specs
Material
Acrylic with satin surface
Weight
1.2 kg
Dimensions
30 × 2 cm
Compatibility
Essential, Elemental, Primary turntables
Compatible Turntable Drive Type
Direct Drive
Accessory Type
Slipmat
Weight (grams)
1200.0
Features
- Produces a more liquid sound quality
- Satin surface finish
- Direct record placement possible
- Significantly improves turntable performance
- Easy, direct replacement
- Resonance damping
- Acrylic construction
What customers say
The Acryl it E is celebrated for its striking visual design, instantly enhancing the aesthetic of Pro Ject turntables with its clear acrylic. Beyond its good looks, users highlight significant sonic improvements. Many report a noticeable reduction in static and a cleaner, more defined soundstage, leading to richer record playback. This platter is consistently seen as an essential and highly effective upgrade, offering excellent performance and value for its price, making records sound better.
Know before you buy
The Acryl it E is specifically designed for the Pro-Ject Essential, Elemental, and Primary turntable series.
No, you can place your records directly onto the acrylic surface. This is designed to improve coupling between the record and the platter for better resonance control.
Acrylic is denser and more inert than the standard metal platters found on entry-level models. It helps dampen unwanted vibrations and resonances, resulting in a cleaner, more liquid sound with improved detail retrieval.
Not at all. The Acryl it E is a direct-fit replacement, meaning you simply lift off your existing platter and slide the new one onto the spindle.
The Acryl it E weighs 1.2 kg, which is calibrated to be safe for the motors used in the Essential, Elemental, and Primary models. It provides enough mass for stable rotation without putting undue stress on the drive system.
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