Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 vs Pro-Ject Classic EVO

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 · Pro-Ject Classic EVO.

Comparison of Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 and Pro-Ject Classic EVO
Specification Audio-Technica
AT-LP2022
Pro-Ject
Classic EVO
PriceHighlighted difference. £1,400 (used)£1,549
CategoryHi-fiHi-fi
Statusdiscontinuedcurrent
Years2022–?2020–present
Drivebelt drivebelt drive
Speeds33/45 rpm33/45 rpm
Operationmanualmanual
Cartridge suppliedAT-VM95 Shibata (special)Ortofon Quintet Red (MC)
Phono stageNoNo
USB outputNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Platteracrylicaluminium with TPE damping
Tonearmcarbon-fibre9" carbon-aluminium
Wow & flutter

Practical differences

Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.

The Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 undercuts the Pro-Ject Classic EVO by £149 — £1,400 against £1,549, bearing in mind one figure is a current RRP and the other a typical used price that moves with condition.

Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.

The Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 vs new Pro-Ject Classic EVO" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.

Bottom line: the Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the £149 gap.

Merchant searches

2 UK merchants handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that merchant’s site.

Merchants selling Audio-Technica AT-LP2022
MerchantTypeDeliveryProduct search
eBay UK used marketplace Varies by seller Search at eBay UK ↗
Vinyl Revival music retail UK delivery Search at Vinyl Revival ↗

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Merchant searches

18 UK merchants stock Pro-Ject — each outbound link searches the deck on that merchant’s site.

Merchants selling Pro-Ject Classic EVO
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Amazon UK marketplace Prime next-day on many items Search at Amazon UK ↗
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The Audiobarn hifi independent UK delivery; demo by appointment Search at The Audiobarn ↗
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