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Pro-Ject Unveils Its Most Advanced Turntable Ever — The Signature 12.2

Handcrafted engineering, over 100 CNC-machined parts, and a jaw-dropping £10,599 price tag make this flagship deck a true statement in vinyl playback.


Sleek, metallic turntable on a white stand, reflecting light. Modern lamp in background, creating a stylish, contemporary setting.

A New Pinnacle in Pro-Ject’s Legacy


Austrian hi-fi brand Pro-Ject has officially launched its most ambitious creation to date: the Signature 12.2 turntable, now available in the UK through Henley Audio. Previously shown in prototype form, this flagship model arrives alongside the also-premium Classic Reference, both designed to elevate vinyl playback to uncompromising new heights.


The Signature 12.2 is described as Pro-Ject’s “most advanced” turntable ever built — a culmination of decades of precision engineering, cutting-edge design, and artisanal craftsmanship.



Signature 12.2: Built Like a Sculpture, Engineered Like a Machine


At the heart of the Signature 12.2 lies an extraordinary build process:


  • Crafted from over 100 CNC-machined parts, with every metal surface hand-polished for two days before assembly.

  • A hand-painted MDF chassis, finished in 10 layers of piano-black lacquer, combines luxury with function. Its rounded edges aren’t just aesthetic — they actively reduce standing waves to improve sound clarity.

  • Spring-loaded, conical-tipped feet ensure perfect leveling and isolation.


The 10.5kg aluminium platter is precision-balanced, topped with a mat made from recycled vinyl records, and rides on an inverted ceramic ball bearing with magnetic support for near-silent operation.


The newly designed 12-inch aluminium tonearm with a three-point pivot bearing offers greater stability and minimal friction, letting cartridges extract every last detail from your vinyl collection.


The Classic Reference: A Refined Greatest Hits


Alongside the Signature 12.2 comes The Classic Reference — a limited-edition turntable that blends highlights from Pro-Ject’s past designs. Borrowing from the Classic EVO and VPO 175 Vienna Philharmonic Edition, it delivers a high-end but more accessible option:


  • Outfitted with the EVO 9 AS HG tonearm featuring ultra-low friction ABEC-7 bearings.

  • A precision-machined aluminium platter damped with TPE for resonance control.

  • An MDF/aluminium sandwich chassis with TPE-suspended sub-chassis for isolation.

  • Both RCA outputs and balanced XLR sockets, ready for high-performance setups.


Both decks use a precision DC-driven AC generator to power the motor, ensuring a clean

sine wave and stable speed control.




Vintage turntable with a clear cover plays a vinyl record. Set on a white stand by a window with a wooden deck and greenery outside.

Handmade in Europe, Designed for Audiophiles


Like all Pro-Ject flagships, both turntables are handmade in Europe and compatible with the company’s True Balanced cabling, unlocking maximum performance for moving coil cartridges.


Pricing & Availability


  • Pro-Ject Signature 12.2: £10,599 (≈ $14,000 / AU$22,000)

  • Pro-Ject The Classic Reference: £4349 (≈ $6000 / AU$9000) in Piano/Silver, or £5199 (≈ $7000 / AU$11,000) in Acacia/Brass.


While Pro-Ject is widely known for its themed special editions and successful mid-range models, the Signature 12.2 and Classic Reference push firmly into ultra-high-end territory — aiming squarely at the audiophile elite who demand nothing but the very best in vinyl playback.



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