Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC review
Mar 28, 2019
The Austrian company Pro-Ject, one of the leaders in the market of vinyl players, has presented its cutting-edge budget turntable – the Debut Carbon DC. See price Article navigation Design Se...
Read MoreMake your own choice - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC vs Rega Planar 2
Comparison of Rega Planar 2 vs Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC is a rather hard occupation. For about $200 more than the P-1, you get the P-2 with a better tone are that's one piece, a much more massive glass platter, and better platter bearing than even Pro-Ject has. I wouldn't recommend Debut Carbon for a true beginner or someone who wants the convenience of an automatic table. But you still can compare both turntables versus each other on your own using given below information.
Features & Performance
Neither units have phono preamp. Playing at the same speed (33.3, 45 RPM) Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC and Rega Planar 2 both own moving magnet (MM) type of cartridge. These three features add up to better audio than P-1, and even Pro-Ject is capable of. If you're an audiophile, the extra cost of the P-2 is worth it for sure.
Design & build quality
Tracking force adjustment of P-2 is a bit tricky since the tonearm weight has no markings, but the manual indicates the right amount of weight that it applies when you spin the weight 1/2 and one full turn. Overall there are no doubts that a cheaper model has lower build quality compared to the expensive one.
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC pros & cons
Pros
- It's not difficult to set up, and once you get the bitty anti-skate taken care of, the arm with its lifter is easy to use even for old shaky hands.
- The quality of the build is superb, the motor runs smoothly, and the carbon fiber arm is a sight to see.
Cons:
- Calibrating took some getting used to, but the end result definitely pays off.
Rega Planar 2 pros & cons
Pros
- Took me no more than 20 minutes to have everything up and running, and sounding stellar.
- No resonance from the table comes through the speakers.
Cons
- The little mat that is put on the glass platter is not round. It is off by a bit, so when it spins, it looks off balance. You'd really expect that a $675 turntable would have a round mat. Nothing says precision like an off-balance spinning object.
- The dust cover hinges are really flimsy. They are made of plastic. Imagine bending a piece of plastic back and forth a dozen times, and then hoping that that plastic stays strong. They look like they might last about a year at most. I do see that you can purchase hinge replacements, so I guess that hinge replacements are expected.
Rega Planar 2 review
Mar 29, 2019
This audiophile-grade turntable has everything to make the sound flow naturally. Its heavy build ensures the flat vibration and no resonance going through the speakers. It is belt-driven and features...
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Common
Product
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC
Rega Planar 2
Model
Debut Carbon DC
Planar 2
Brand
Pro-Ject
Rega
Rating
4.4 of 5
4.0 of 5
Reviews
342
34
Cartridge
Type
moving magnet (MM)
moving magnet (MM)
Appropriate needle pressure, g
2,5
2,5
Supplied headshell weight, g
3,5
3,5
Stylus
Replaceable
Type
diamond
Model
Ortofon 2M
Rega Carbon
Motor
Drive method
belt
belt
Platter type
aluminum diecast
acrylic
Speed, RPM
33.3, 45
33.3, 45
Torque
>4.5 kgf-cm
>1.6 kgf-cm
Wow & flutter (WRMS), %
0.2
0.1
Sound
Frequency response, Hz
20 - 20000
20 - 20000
Signal to noise ratio, dB
68
65
Gain
Output level
Controls
Operation type
full manual
full manual
Pitch control
Pitch variation, %
Braking system
electronic
electronic
Connections
USB
0
0
RCA
1
1
Other
has not
has not
Features
Dust cover
45 RPM adapter
Other
has not
has not
Power
Motor type
DC
DC
Power consumption, W
1
3
Dimensions
Size, cm/inches
10.1x 40.6 x 30.4/4.7 x 16.3 x 12.6
11.7 x 44.7 x 36 x/4.6 x 17.6 x 14.2
Weight, kg/pounds
5.9/12.3
5.5/12.1
Turntables HelpToChoose comparison rating
- 12.9Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC
- 9.1Rega Planar 2
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