Pro-Ject T1 Replacement Needle
Belt drive · Manual · 33 and 45 rpm
Covers the T1, T1 Phono SB, T1 BT, T1 EVO and T1 White Edition.
Which version do you have?
If you have the T1 EVO
The needle you need
Stylus 10
The T1 EVO takes the Ortofon Stylus 10 needle.
- Named by Pro-Ject as the replacement
- Elliptical tip
If you have the T1, T1 Phono SB and T1 BT
The needle you need
Stylus 5E
The T1, T1 Phono SB and T1 BT take the Ortofon Stylus 5E needle.
- Named by Pro-Ject as the replacement
- Elliptical tip
If you have the T1 White Edition
Replacement needle
No listed needle
Pro-Ject does not list a replacement needle for the Pick it 2M White cartridge on the T1 White Edition.
New cartridge instead?
The T1 EVO takes cartridges with a standard half-inch mount. Pro-Ject gives a cartridge weight range for the tonearm of 5 to 10 g.
| Cartridge | Type | Stylus profile | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEB | Moving coil | elliptical | 7.6 g |
| Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEN | Moving coil | elliptical | 7.6 g |
| Audio-Technica AT-OC9XML | Moving coil | microlinear | 7.6 g |
| Audio-Technica AT-VM95C | Moving magnet | conical | 6.1 g |
| Audio-Technica AT-VM95E | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.1 g |
| Audio-Technica AT-VM95EN | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.1 g |
| Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML | Moving magnet | microlinear | 6.1 g |
| Audio-Technica AT-VM95SH | Moving magnet | shibata | 6.1 g |
| Audio-Technica AT-XP3 | Moving magnet | conical | 6.2 g |
| Audio-Technica AT-XP5 | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.2 g |
| Audio-Technica AT-XP7 | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.2 g |
| Audio-Technica AT95E | Moving magnet | elliptical | 5.7 g |
| Audio-Technica VM520EB | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.4 g |
| Audio-Technica VM530EN | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.4 g |
| Audio-Technica VM540ML | Moving magnet | microlinear | 6.4 g |
| Audio-Technica VM740ML | Moving magnet | microlinear | 8 g |
| Goldring 1006 | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.2 g |
| Goldring 1012GX | Moving magnet | other (Gyger II) | 6.2 g |
| Goldring E1 | Moving magnet | conical | 6.8 g |
| Goldring E2 | Moving magnet | conical | 6.8 g |
| Goldring E3 | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.8 g |
| Goldring E4 | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.8 g |
| Nagaoka MP-110 | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.5 g |
| Nagaoka MP-150 | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.5 g |
| Nagaoka MP-200 | Moving magnet | elliptical | 6.5 g |
| Nagaoka MP-300 | Moving magnet | elliptical | 7.8 g |
| Ortofon 2M Black | Moving magnet | shibata | 7.2 g |
| Ortofon 2M Blue | Moving magnet | elliptical | 7.2 g |
| Ortofon 2M Bronze | Moving magnet | line contact | 7.2 g |
| Ortofon 2M Red | Moving magnet | elliptical | 7.2 g |
| Ortofon MC Quintet Black S | Moving coil | shibata | 9 g |
| Ortofon OM 5E | Moving magnet | elliptical | 5 g |
| Ortofon Quintet Blue | Moving coil | elliptical | 9 g |
| Ortofon Quintet Bronze | Moving coil | line contact | 9 g |
| Ortofon Quintet Red | Moving coil | elliptical | 9 g |
Do you need a phono preamp?
A phono preamp boosts the very quiet signal from the cartridge.
The T1, T1 EVO and T1 White Edition has none built in, so it needs an amplifier or speakers with a phono input, or a separate phono preamp.
The T1 Phono SB has one built in that you can switch off, so it plugs straight into powered speakers, or into an amplifier’s phono input with it switched off.
The T1 BT has one built in. We have not found whether it can be switched off.
Speakers that work with the T1
Each of these has its own phono input, so the T1 plugs in without a separate phono preamp.
If your record player has a PHONO/LINE switch, any powered speaker with a line input works.
MR1 Mk3
Takes Bluetooth too, so it can play the T1's Bluetooth signal with no cable.
Coda W
Also has an optical input, for a TV.
The Fives
Has a subwoofer output, if you want more bass later.
Spare parts for the T1
Acryl it
PRO Platter
Key facts: Pro-Ject T1
Same on every version that lists it
- DriveBelt drive
- OperationManual
- Speeds33 and 45 rpm
- Cartridge mountHalf-inch
- Removable headshellNo
- Dust coverYes
- Power supplyInternal (built-in 230V 50Hz)
- Size (W × D × H)415 × 335 × 100 mm
- Weight3.8 kg
What differs between versions
| Fact | T1 | T1 Phono SB | T1 BT | T1 EVO | T1 White Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridge | OM 5E | OM 5E | OM 5E | OM 10 | Pick it 2M White |
| Tracking force | 1.8 g | 1.8 g | 1.8 g | 1.75 g | 1.75 g |
| Built-in phono preamp | No | Yes, can be switched off | Yes | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes, sends to speakers | No | No |
| Platter | Glass | Glass | Glass | Glass | Steel |
Pro-Ject does not list the power supply for the T1, or say whether it has a dust cover.
Pro-Ject does not list the power supply for the T1 Phono SB, or say whether it has a dust cover.
Pro-Ject does not list the power supply for the T1 BT, or say whether it has a dust cover.
Pro-Ject does not list the power supply for the T1 EVO.
Versions of the T1
| Version | Status | Needle | Codes and colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Discontinued | Stylus 5E | – |
| T1 Phono SB | Discontinued | Stylus 5E | – |
| T1 BT | Discontinued | Stylus 5E | – |
| T1 EVO | Current | Stylus 10 | T1 EVO Phono, T1 EVO BT |
| T1 White Edition | Current | – | – |
Other record players that take the Stylus 10
How to change the needle on the T1
With the arm on its rest, hold the OM 10 cartridge still, pull the old needle straight forward off its front, then push the Stylus 10 on until it seats fully.
We take these details from Pro-Ject's own website and check them carefully, but makers change parts and part numbers, and we may miss an update. Before you buy, check the part on Pro-Ject's official website. If you spot an error, please tell us.
Questions about the T1
Can I fit a different cartridge to the T1?
Yes. The T1 has a standard half-inch mount, so you can swap the OM 10 cartridge for another of the same mount.
Can the T1 play 78 rpm records?
No. The T1 plays at 33 and 45 rpm only.
Do all versions of the T1 take the same needle?
No. The T1 EVO takes the Stylus 10. The T1, T1 Phono SB and T1 BT take the Stylus 5E. The T1 White Edition has no listed needle.
Which cartridge is on the T1?
The OM 10, a moving magnet cartridge with a standard half-inch mount. Its replacement needle is the Stylus 10.