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Reddit mentions of Pro-Ject - Debut Carbon Esprit SB (Black)

Sentiment score: 7
Reddit mentions: 9

We found 9 Reddit mentions of Pro-Ject - Debut Carbon Esprit SB (Black). Here are the top ones.

Pro-Ject - Debut Carbon Esprit SB (Black)
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    Features:
  • 8.6" carbon tonearm
  • Pro-Ject Speed Box Built-in
  • Plays 33, 45 and 78RPM (78RPM with belt change)
  • Heavy non-resonant acrylic platter
  • Precision belt drive with synchronous motor
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height9 Inches
Length15 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateOctober 2014
Weight12.3 Pounds
Width19 Inches

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Found 9 comments on Pro-Ject - Debut Carbon Esprit SB (Black):

u/aforsberg · 2 pointsr/pinkfloyd

Replied to him! One of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWB6C22

With some cheap eBay RGB LEDs under the acrylic platter!

u/homeboi808 · 2 pointsr/audiophile

It’s a modified version of this one. So it’s a good deal.

Maybe because of the replacement needle, but BestBuy’s website has it used for ~$370. Make sure it is the same red cartridge.

u/Graceful_cumartist · 2 pointsr/vinyl

Well basically a set up is puzzle you can build up over time. Planar 2 is a solid table that you wouldn't need to upgrade for years, don't know if it comes with a cover though. It is a solid table built around delivering the best sound from the cartridge to the amp. Now one big part of how your records will sound is the cart, the one the planar 2 comes with is totally fine for start but you will want to upgrade it pretty soon. I would recommend you to take a look at this Pro-ject Debut Carbon Esprit. Mainly because it is more bang for the buck imo (electronic speed switch and speed control, carbon arm, acrylic platter and a way better cartridge), but that is totally an opinion.

Now for the rest of the set up I would suggest buying the preamp separate. For example this Cambridge phono preamp is a solid starting point. There are two reasons for this, you can easily switch it to a new one down the line and you can get some money back for it.

The second one is that you can start by getting powered speakers, for example these Audio engine A5+ and down the line upgrade to an amp and bookshelf speakers. Powered speakers are a totally valid option nowadays and these will give a detailed sound with the table. They are also way easier to get your cash back when moving forward.

What I linked up there is a pretty solid setup focusing in sound for a pretty rough 1000 when done trough amazon.

u/Banecn · 1 pointr/audiophile
  1. What is your budget?

    Up to $2000

  2. What are you looking for?

    I need a complete system. This will be used strictly for music in a 400ish sq ft family room. I want a turntable and the ability to use Bluetooth to stream music from the kids phones and possibly networked so that we can stream all of my FLAC files from my server.

  3. How will you typically be using the gear?

    Mid field most likely. This is a 400 sq ft room. Not looking to blow the doors off the walls, but able to listen clearly throughout the room. Also tile floors if it makes a difference.

  4. What gear do you own?

    I don't have any gear for this system yet, but have been looking at Pro-Ject - Debut Carbon Esprit SB turntable and I was also looking at Pioneer Elite SX-N30 receiver. Nothing set in stone and definitely willing to take recommendations. I have an Eddie Current Super 7 headphone amp and a set of HD 800's. I would love to match that kind of sound quality, but probably not on my budget.

  5. What do you intend on using for a source?

    Turntable and Bluetooth for now.

  6. What material will you be using your gear for?

    Music and as a family we listen to most everything. Classic rock, heavy metal and thrash, old country music, show tunes, musicals, classical, etc, etc.....

  7. Are you willing to buy used?

    I don't mind buying new or used, but I live out in BFE and finding good stuff out here would probably be pretty time consuming.

    I appreciate any and all help anyone can give.
u/BTsBaboonFarm · 1 pointr/vinyl

The only other recommendation I would make is consider if you want to/can save for the DC Espirit to have built in automatic speed change, better speed regulation, and an ugraded platter.


You can always add these features on after the fact with the base-model Debut Carbon; via a speed box and getting the acrylic platter to replace the standard metal one.

u/do80 · 1 pointr/audiophile

Looking into this guy. Would it be safe to go for the used option to save a few bucks or should I just get it new?

u/SluttyRonBurgundy · 1 pointr/vinyl

Great question! So many options.

Used:
I think I would see if I could score an SL-1200, a pair of Yamaha NS-1000s or Pioneer HPM-100s, and spend whatever's left on the best receiver I could find.

New:
TT--Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit. Or, perhaps better yet (if you're willing to go over budget), a base Debut Carbon DC and upgrade the needle to 2M Blue--no cartridge swap required!

Speakers--SVS Prime Towers from the SVS outlet. These consistently appear on "best speakers under $x" lists and they sound phenomenal for the price. They can be used without a subwoofer, and the trial period + warranty that SVS offers makes it risk-free to audition them in the room where you'll actually be using them.

Receiver--Assuming you've gone the Esprit route, you'd have $50 to play with on a $1,500 budget, which means you're still going to have to go used on the amp. I'd hit up as many Goodwills as often as possible in search of a good receiver. I've found several really solid units for $20-80 at Goodwill and other thrift shops. If you get the base Debut Carbon DC but decide to upgrade to Blue down the road, for about $200 I like the Yamaha RX-V line. Affordable, decent power, sounds nice, digital friendly, and would allow you to expand your setup to home theater at some point if you wish. Of course, that will necessitate the use of a phono pre-amp, but the ART DJpre II can be had for under $50 and it's great.