Your needs, this model
Does it fit your priorities?
Does the Singles Turntable make it easy to switch between mono and stereo records?
The manufacturer lists two separate pre-adjusted SME headshells: Pick it Mono for mono playback and Ortofon 2M Red for stereo playback. The exact item's condition and both headshells still need seller confirmation.
Does its 78-rpm selector prove the included cartridges are ready for shellac records?
No. The 78-rpm platter speed is documented, but the product materials describe the two supplied cartridges for mono and stereo playback and do not establish a 78-specific stylus. Ask what cartridge or stylus is suitable for the records you own.
Can I connect it straight to powered speakers or a line-only receiver?
The reviewed product page and sheet list a phono cable but do not settle output level or built-in phono-stage status. Confirm the exact package's manual and input requirements before connecting it to AUX/LINE or powered speakers.
Pro-Ject’s global turntable directory links “The Beatles Singles” to a dedicated page headed “The Beatles Singles Turntable.” The manufacturer describes it as an Artist Collection deck based on Debut III, but the package documented for this edition is not simply a decorated base model: it has electronic 33/45/78-rpm selection, an acrylic platter, an S-shaped aluminium arm and two pre-adjusted SME headshells, one with a Pick it Mono cartridge and the other with an Ortofon 2M Red. That makes the cartridge arrangement—not only the Beatles-sleeve artwork—the useful distinction. This is a document-based reference to the named global edition; it does not establish a current U.S. offer, a seller’s exact carton or condition.
Two prepared headshells give the edition a particular purpose
The product page says the Pick it Mono is for mono playback and the Ortofon 2M Red for stereo records, with each mounted on its own pre-calibrated headshell. Pro-Ject presents changing the headshell as the way to switch between those uses. For a collection with both mono and stereo pressings, that is a more relevant selling point than a general claim about “audiophile” sound: the maker has supplied two separate cartridge arrangements rather than asking the owner to reinstall one cartridge for every format. Keep both headshells identified and protected, and check their condition and setup before using a second-hand example; the page’s word “preadjusted” is not a substitute for verifying a used stylus or a seller’s actual contents. The model-specific information names the S-shaped 8.6-inch aluminium tonearm, SME headshell connector and 300 mm acrylic platter. The platter is shown over a plinth printed with Beatles single-sleeve artwork. The official product image is useful for identifying that illustrated edition, but the artwork and accessories pictured do not prove which pieces a particular seller will include. Pro-Ject’s materials list a 15 V DC / 800 mA power supply, dust cover, Connect it E phono cable and felt mat; treat these as the maker’s global documentation, not a verified regional package list.78 rpm is a speed feature, not a complete 78-rpm cartridge promise
Unlike many two-speed decks, the published specification includes electronic selection of 33, 45 and 78 rpm. That establishes a 78-rpm platter speed. It does not establish that either included cartridge or stylus is suitable for every 78-rpm record groove: Pro-Ject specifically describes the Pick it Mono for mono playback and the 2M Red for stereo playback, but does not identify a supplied 78-specific stylus. A collector of shellac discs should ask the seller or a qualified cartridge specialist what compatible stylus and setup are required, rather than equating the speed button with a complete 78-rpm playback solution. The specification also lists a 415 × 118 × 320 mm footprint with the lid closed and a 5.6 kg net weight. Those are useful first checks for a shelf, but the 118 mm closed-lid height is not an allowance for opening the cover or raising it during use. Measure the full installation space yourself. The page names a belt-drive principle and the power sheet describes its DC supply and motor-control board; neither warrants a claim about measured speed stability in a particular used unit.Confirm the connection and local power package
The product page and its linked information list a phono interconnect, but the materials reviewed here do not clearly state the output level or whether a particular market package contains a built-in phono stage. Do not infer line-level output from the presence of RCA plugs. Before pairing it with powered speakers or an amplifier that has only AUX/LINE inputs, get the exact package’s instructions or ask the seller whether a suitable phono stage is required. A compatible phono input must also match the cartridge in use. The product information lists supply options of 110/120 or 230/240 V at 50/60 Hz. That is manufacturer information about available supply versions, not proof of which adapter, plug or voltage variant accompanies a U.S.-facing sale. Check the actual power-supply label and plug before purchase or connection. The dedicated page currently carries a sold-out notice, which describes the page’s state, not U.S. stock or the existence of second-hand examples.Who should keep this model on a research list?
The documented configuration is most distinctive for a listener who values the two-headshell mono/stereo arrangement and the illustrated Beatles edition, and who is prepared to verify the phono chain, stylus choice and exact package. It is a poor assumption for someone who needs an all-in-one table, guaranteed plug-and-play powered-speaker connection, or a proven 78-rpm cartridge setup. The product page does not establish automatic start, auto-return or record-end stopping, so do not treat those functions as included. This assessment is based on manufacturer information rather than ownership, listening tests or hands-on measurements. Anyone considering a regional or used listing should confirm the exact title, both cartridges and headshells, power supply, dust cover, stylus condition, connection requirements and return terms.Primary sources: Pro-Ject’s The Beatles Singles Turntable page and its linked product information sheet.
Key specifications
Key details at a glance
| Drive | Belt drive |
|---|---|
| Documented record speeds | 33 / 45 / 78 |
| 78-RPM play option | Yes |
| Included cartridge | Two pre-adjusted cartridges on separate sme headshells: pro-ject-designed, ortofon-manufactured pick it mono for mono playback and ortofon 2m red for stereo playback. |
| Platter | 300 mm acrylic platter |
| Body width | 16.34 in |
| Body depth | 12.6 in |
| Body height | 4.65 in |
Use the exact model’s instructions for operating limits, supplied equipment and version differences.
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