Pro-Ject Flatten it – Against wavy records
With the new Pro-Ject Flatten it, Pro-Ject Audio Systems is tackling a problem that is unfortunately all too familiar to vinyl lovers, namely wavy records. It is therefore a so-called record flattening machine, in compact form.
- Pro-Ject Audio Systems is now presenting the Pro-Ject Flatten it tool as a solution for dealing with wavy records and making them ready for smooth playback again.
Although the company Pro-Ject Audio Systems is the undisputed market leader in the field of record players, it has long since ceased to focus solely on this type of device, but on almost everything that has to do with the playback of vinyl records. Pro-Ject Audio Systems, for example, is convinced that the quality of a record, its sound quality and also its physical condition are the decisive basis for any good to high-quality vinyl enjoyment.
The accessories segment from Pro-Ject Audio Systems, which is dedicated to the cleaning and care of vinyl records, is correspondingly broad. Now a solution has been added that is intended to solve more serious problems than just the soiling of a record, namely Pro-Ject Flatten it.
The world is a disc…
Not our planet, of course, but the world that vinyl lovers revolve around, or at least it should be, and that is the record. In practice, however, it turns out that many records are wavy, and this doesn’t just apply to records from the second-hand market that have simply been badly stored, but unfortunately often also to brand-new pressings that have not been produced with the necessary care.
The fact is, a wavy record may still be acceptable to play up to a certain point, but the sound quality will of course not improve as a result, and from a certain point onwards, the treble impact is simply unacceptable.
Tools that can provide a remedy, at least within certain limits, are so-called flattening machines, such as those now available from Pro-Ject Audio Systems with the new Pro-Ject Flatten it.
For better quality
According to the manufacturer, Pro-Ject Flatten it was developed to restore warped records with precision and care. It smoothes vinyl gently and safely and improves playback quality by eliminating cracks, pops and distortion, as Pro-Ject Audio Systems promises.
This solution is compatible with all sizes and thicknesses of records and features high-quality heated aluminium plates for even heat distribution, ensuring consistent results.
Gentle treatment, easy to use
The new Pro-Ject Flatten it record flattening machine can be trusted to treat records with the utmost care, as it has precise temperature control and a low temperature hysteresis of just 2° C.
The manufacturer expressly points out that it is also very easy to use, that it is a solution with a solid aluminium construction and that this product is manufactured exclusively in Europe.
Prices and availability
The new Pro-Ject Flatten it record levelling machine will be available immediately from specialist retailers. The recommended retail price is € 799,-.
Getting to the point
Designed for audiophiles and collectors alike, the new Pro-Ject Flatten it record smoothing machine repairs warped records and improves the listening experience, according to Pro-Ject Audio Systems‘ promise. In particular, the company emphasises that it is a very gentle and precise solution that is also easy to use. Vinyl lovers should therefore be able to elicit the best possible quality from their records in the simplest possible way.
| Product | Pro-Ject Flatten it Vinyl Record Flattening Machine |
|---|---|
| Price | € 799,- |
| Brand | Pro-Ject Audio Systems |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pro-Ject Audio Systems |
| Distribution Austria | Audio Tuning Vertriebs GmbH |
| Distribution Germany | Audio Trade Hi-Fi Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH |
| Distribution Switzerland | Lakeside Audio |
| More about this manufacturer at HiFi BLOG |
