Pro-ject T2 Super Phono Turntable (Certified Refurbished)

The Pro-Ject T2 Super Phono is a belt-drive turntable with a built-in switchable dual-stage split-passive MM phono preamplifier, available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Pro-Ject dealer in Toronto, Canada. It adds a high-quality internal phono stage to the T2 platform — the same circuit design first introduced in the T2 W — allowing the table to connect directly to any amplifier line input without an external phono stage. The factory-aligned Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge is included ($149 value), making this a complete plug-and-play analog playback system. Electronic speed change covers 33 and 45rpm; the phono preamp can be bypassed via a push-button to accommodate a low-output MC cartridge with an external phono stage. Browse the full Pro-Ject turntable lineup at Vinyl Sound.

Dual-Stage Split-Passive MM Phono Preamp

The T2 Super Phono's built-in phono stage uses a dual-stage split-passive circuit design — a more sophisticated approach than the single-stage preamps typically found in entry-level turntable-with-preamp combinations. The enlarged plinth compared to the T1 provides space for the higher-quality circuit components, resulting in measurably lower noise and better RIAA equalization accuracy than cheaper integrated preamp designs. The circuit is engaged by default but disengages with the push of a button when an external phono stage is preferred. This future-proofs the T2 Super Phono: as the user upgrades to a better external preamp or an MC cartridge, the internal stage can be bypassed without any modification.

9-Inch Tonearm, Glass Platter, and Sumiko Rainier Cartridge

The 9-inch one-piece aluminum tonearm features an improved low-friction bearing calibrated for the longer 9-inch geometry, with an integrated headshell that minimizes armtube resonance at the headshell joint. Spring-based anti-skating provides fast setup: with the Sumiko Rainier factory-aligned and tracking force preset, only the anti-skating wheel requires adjustment. The 1.7kg tempered glass platter (10mm thick) is zero-resonance by design and eliminates the shortcomings of plastic or lightweight steel alternatives. The platter runs on a stainless steel spindle in bronze bushing machined to 0.001mm tolerance. The Sumiko Rainier is a moving magnet cartridge whose stylus can be upgraded to the Olympia, Moonstone, or Wellfleet level without removing the cartridge body.

Key Features

• Built-in dual-stage split-passive MM phono preamplifier — switchable on/off
• Factory-aligned Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge (included, $149 value)
• Enlarged CNC-machined plinth — no plastic, no resonant hollow spaces
• 10mm, 1.7 kg zero-resonance tempered glass platter with felt mat
• Stainless steel spindle in bronze bushing (0.001mm tolerance)
• 9-inch one-piece aluminum tonearm with integrated headshell
• Low-friction bearing assembly for 9-inch geometry
• Spring-based anti-skating — fast and accurate setup
• Nickel-plated counterweight
• Electronically regulated AC motor — electronic 33/45rpm speed change
• Semi-symmetrical phono cable with gold-plated connectors
• Acrylic dustcover with adjustable hinges
• Available in gloss black, satin white, or walnut laminate
• Handmade in Europe