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Reddit mentions of Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Premium WITH Ortofon 2M RED Turntable
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We found 18 Reddit mentions of Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Premium WITH Ortofon 2M RED Turntable. Here are the top ones.
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8.6" carbon tonearmIncreased platter size with more weightPrecision belt drive with synchronous motorNew Sorbothane motor suspensionOrtofon 2M Red cartridge
Specs:
Height | 4.6456692866 Inches |
Length | 12.598425184 Inches |
Weight | 12.345886672 Pounds |
Width | 16.3385826605 Inches |
You could easily Pro-Ject your way up for £1000, and have a great sounding set-up going on! (I know, because I just went full Pro-Ject after browsing, checking and listening to tons of TT's)
A great set-up for under £700!
Of course, you can always use some speakers as well. I don't know how big you want to go, but if you want to keep it compact and clean, you can't go wrong with a pair of JBL speakers. These will set you back for £150.
So for under £850 you have yourself a truly great brand and spanking new set-up.
If £1000 is your budget, you can even squeeze in some upgrades.
(Do check compatibility, though. Not all power supplies are compatible. For the BE power outlet, I had to go for the Speed Box SEII. That one will set you back a bit more, but I heard that Pro-Ject is releasing a new one this summer that supposedly will be 'budget')
So it's possible to have an upgraded set-up for just over £1000. And I guarantee you'll be very happy with your set-up!
I know this relies heavily on Pro-Ject. But what can I say... I'm a fan. I'm sure there are other possibilities and options out there that are just as good (and if you can score some great vintage finds, even better). So, I'm not saying you should absolutely go for this set-up. Do as I do. Snoop around. Listen and compare. Just wanted to give you an idea of a great new set-up within your budget.
EDIT: expanded on the pre-amplification.
Something like this would work:
There's absolutely no need to buy a used record player. I burned myself buying a used one when I started. Anyhow. I'd spend most of that money on a turntable, so you have a good solid base to build upon in the future. A Pro-Ject Debut Carbon is juuuust within budget. Amazon It's quite a serious turntable actually. It has a carbon arm and a 2M Red cartridge, which itself can be easily upgraded to a 2M Blue in the future. Maybe you could find a good used Phono Box MM to go with that. I have one on my RPM 1 Carbon and I'm quite happy with it, despite usually being fairly reasonable. Having said that.. it's surprisingly expensive on Amazon in the UK, but they can be found on eBay. I'm afraid you just have to work with what you already got when it comes to speakers or headphones. Otherwise, a Essential may be a cheaper alternative. Amazon
Looking to get my first setup, would greatly appreciate feedback in case there's something I've missed, or somewhere I've been dumb!
I live in an area in the UK where shipping sucks wang, so looking to get everything from amazon.co.uk where possible.
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007XTE6YW/
Speakers: Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002WJAQY2/
Amp: Pro-Ject Phono Box MM Amplifier https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000YEK1AQ/
Does this look reasonable?
Yes.
This is a good entry level model. This is the cheapest new one that isn't shit and will begin to give you the legendary vinyl sound quality that blows away digital recordings.
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT-LP120-USB-Direct-Drive-Professional-Turntable/dp/B002S1CJ2Q
This is a good step up
http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-13086-Debut-Carbon-Black/dp/B007XTE6YW
or
http://www.amazon.com/Rega-RP1-Turntable-Cool-Gray/dp/B004B3GELG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1421852438&sr=1-2&keywords=rega+p3
or
http://www.amazon.com/Music-Hall-Driven-Turntable-Cartridge/dp/B001FUF8FQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1421852459&sr=1-3&keywords=musical+hall+mmf
This is even better if you're loaded
http://www.amazon.com/Music-Hall-M5-1N-MMF-5-1/dp/B000KOHIO2/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1421852381&sr=1-6&keywords=music+hall+mmf
http://www.amazon.com/Music-Hall-Turntable-Pro-ject-Tonearm/dp/B007X579S6
The best option unless you're rich is getting a really nice used turntable though.
It's nothing special at the moment. I have an AT-LP60 adorned with various gun company stickers on the cover running to a 100 watt Sherwood. Speaks are some Bose 301 Series IV that I bought years ago after my first deployment to Bosnia.
At the moment I'm looking at upgrades. Not sure if I want to go with the retro Marantz receiver that's been cleaned up and relamped with LEDs or something like Onkyo or Denon.
For the turntable upgrade I've looked at stuff like the PRO-Ject, but I hate not having a button to change platter speed. That leaves me either vintage or something like a Technics 1200.
Pro-Ject make nice turntables, but don't waste money on a USB-one unless you plan to connect it to your computer instead of the phono stage of the preamp. I'd be looking at this one instead: http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-13086-PRO-JECT-DEBUT-CARBON/dp/B007XTE6YW
lol.. well, from my understanding, PRO-JECT and REGA are amazing TT and are very minimalistic, so would/should fit in with any decor (altho, I'm a man with no fashion sense) like this
the high quality machines are the most visually apealling i believe. (not like those all in one things that are supposed to look like "old timey radios" which play bad and destroy your albums)
This Pro-Ject looks great and I hear the cartridge that comes with has good sound too! It does need an amp though, do you have any amp recommendations? Think it just needs phono in.
I don't know how much you are paying for the Planar 1 but if its the normal 250, I would suggest this. There is a seller selling one used like new for 280. It will beat out anything you can get for new in that price point.
Haven't had a proper hi-fi system in years, looking to play my old vinyls, budget of around £700-£1000 (~$1000-1400).
Looking at Pro-Ject Debut Carbon for the turntable, but that's where I get stuck really.
I guess I've got up to £700/$1000 to spend on a phono pre-amp, amp and speakers. Not looking for a subwoofer at this time, no room.
I'm looking for suggestions for good speakers that I can put on a shelf, as I've not enough room for tall floor speakers. What speakers fit into that budget that will mean I get the most of my turntable?
I just invested in this guy, and I'm quite pleased with it:
http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-13086-PRO-JECT-DEBUT-CARBON/dp/B007XTE6YW
I'm the furthest thing from an expert, but it sounds and looks great. The motor is dead quiet and the needle that comes with it is very good as well. I've heard that some people have issues with hum from the motor, but that's obviously not been the case for me.
Depending on what you're aiming for, I know that other patrons of this sub will often recommend investing in a vintage turntable, as it's generally possible to get more bang for your buck out of something used that's been kept up well rather than buying new, so if you're interested in going that route, I'm sure some others will have good advice to that end.
Whatever you decide, enjoy the new hardware! I think you'll be very pleased with the improved sound quality. :)
Check out the Pro-Ject Debut III too. The carbon is a bit more at $400.
Also check out craigslist or ebay. And that budget you could get a killer used model that should be ready to go. I had perfect luck finding a technics that I played right when I got it home. The P mount model tone arms doesn't need to be balanced so it was very straightforward.
Thanks. For the TT, this is what I had in mind:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007XTE6YW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=QR4IF9QSNFEN&coliid=I8JRJN43RVP6W
Would you put this up against a Rega?
Rega Planar 2 Turntable £400, however you will need a Rega Fono Mini A2D £90 over budget. Then upgrade from the Bose computer speakers as soon as you can.
Pro-ject Debut Carbon £350 with Project Phono Box Mk2 £90 is £40 over budget. Then upgrade from the Bose computer speakers as soon as you can.
OR
Audio-Technica LP5 £279 has a built in phono stage/preamp.
With home audio bookshelf speaker upgrade:
Passive with a mini amp:
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With that Topaz AM10 you lucked out because it has an integrated phono preamp so you don't need to pick up a separate one of those (unless you want to upgrade later). Since you're in the UK I would checking out a Pro-Ject or Rega turntable if you want to stay under £300. Here's a few entry-level ones on Amazon UK (lowest to highest):
I only list Amazon because it's easy to find stuff on and usually is good about returns. RicherSounds has the same turntables for more or less the same price and you might be able to check them out in person at a store near you. Generally, I like seeing stuff in person before I buy it.
I've had this for a little over a year and I absolutely love it. Very easy to set up and use. Maybe a little out of your range, but it is high quality. I was amazed at how well it powered through some extremely warped and dinged up records.
http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-13086-Debut-Carbon-Black/dp/B007XTE6YW
Try something like this