Description
Rotel x Encel Entry Turntable System
Grab the Rotel x Encel Entry Turntable System and step into genuine analogue hi-fi with a system that keeps things simple while delivering a truly engaging listening experience.
The handcrafted Pro-Ject E1 Turntable is designed for effortless setup, letting you enjoy your vinyl collection straight away, feeding a rich, natural signal into the Rotel A8’s built-in phono stage.
With its confident Class AB power and refined control, the A8 drives the Encel Raw Gelati bookshelf speakers with ease, producing a full, dynamic sound that feels both lively and balanced. Clean in design and easy to live with, this is a system that offers real musical satisfaction without overcomplicating the journey into quality hi-fi.
Product Colours
- Rotel A8 Integrated Amplifier – Black
- Pro-Ject E1 Turntable with Pick It MM E Cartridge – Black
- Encel Raw Gelati Bookshelf Speakers – Black
What’s in the Set?
Rotel A8 Integrated Amplifier
The Rotel A8 Integrated Amplifier is a compact yet confident performer, delivering the ideal balance of power, control, and value for those stepping into quality hi-fi. Designed with Rotel’s renowned engineering approach, it offers a clean, engaging sound that brings your music to life without unnecessary complexity.
At its heart is a Rotel-built toroidal transformer, supplying high-current Class AB power with impressive control and stability. The result is a composed, dynamic presentation with tight, well-defined bass and clarity across all listening levels.
Connectivity is refreshingly simple and versatile. With three RCA inputs for analogue sources and a built-in Moving Magnet phono stage, the A8 is ready for everything from classic vinyl to everyday listening. A front-panel headphone output also makes it easy to enjoy your music privately when needed.
Thoughtful touches elevate the experience further. The included remote allows easy control from your listening position, while adjustable LED volume indicator colours let you tailor the look to suit your space. On the front panel, bass, treble, and balance controls give you the freedom to fine-tune the sound to your preference.
Solid speaker binding posts on the rear ensure a secure, high-quality connection to your speakers, making the A8 a flexible and dependable foundation for any entry-level hi-fi system.
Features:
- 2 x 40 Watts of robust Class AB power, 4 Ohms
- Moving Magnet Phono Stage input for turntable connection
- High current power supply
- Includes Remote Control
Pro-Ject E1 Turntable with Pick It MM E Cartridge
The E1 from Pro-Ject Audio Systems is the first model in the E-Line, designed to deliver a great sound experience on a limited budget — and handmade in Europe. Whether you’re a beginner, returning to vinyl, or a seasoned fan, the E1 is built to impress.
With its Plug & Play design, including pre-adjusted tracking force and anti-skating settings done at the factory by expert technicians, setup is effortless. Just unbox, plug in, and enjoy your favourite records.
The Pick it MM E uses a low mass system which is realized with a miniature neodymium generator magnet. Due to the lower inertia the result is a clear improvement of tracking accuracy.
The conical diamond tip delivers a warm and smooth high quality audio reproduction with low background noise.
The enclosure is made of resonance optimised ABS which results in a total weight of around 5,5 grams. The highly damped body effectively reduces mechanical vibration induced colourations to a vanishing level.
The CNC-machined composite fibre plinth, offered in high gloss black, satin white, or walnut finish, is engineered to eliminate hollow spaces for maximum structural integrity.
A lightweight, low-friction 8.6″ aluminium tonearm is optimised for the included cartridge, delivering maximum performance from your vinyl.
The ABS Polymer platter includes acoustic ridges for an anti-resonant surface, providing a stable foundation for playback. A crystal-clear acrylic dust cover with adjustable hinges is also included to keep your turntable protected when not in use.
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Encel Raw Gelati Bookshelf Speakers
Think of Raw Gelati as the Gelati loudspeaker’s younger sibling.
They share the same silk-dome tweeter and cabinet construction, but some parts of Raw are made from simpler materials, enabling us to keep costs lower. Raw Gelati are presented in an understated, brooding Liquorice Black finish, bringing to mind the look and feel of classic studio monitors. The matte cabinetry offers your listening space a slice of tasteful simplicity, with the black styling offset only by ashen grey speaker cones.
What flavour will they bring to your music? Expect powerful rhythmic punch, and a big, bold sound that’s buckets of fun to listen to. They’re also easy to drive, meaning you can expect room-filling volume from a quality stereo amplifier. They’re compatible with Gelati’s colourful magnetic grilles, as an optional extra.
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