Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB VS
Audio-Technica AT-LP5
- Brand - Pro-Ject
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 22000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 4.9/10.8
- Brand - Audio-Technica
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 22000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 10.5/23.1
Pros & Cons
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB
VSPros
- Sound Quality
- Built-in Speed Box
- Easy to set up
- Upgradeability
Cons
- Not budget-friendly option
Audio-Technica AT-LP5
VSPros
- It has a built-in Phono Stage.
- It has a built-in ADC and USB output for digitization (16 bit / 48 kHz).
- It is equipped with a proprietary AT95 pickup and detachable 2RCA-2RCA cable.
Cons
- The manual is poorly written.
Specifications
| Specification | Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB | Audio-Technica AT-LP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | ||
| Drive Method | belt | direct |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Torque | >1.6 kgf-cm | |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45, 78 | 33.3, 45 |
| Platter Type | acrylic | aluminum diecast |
| Sound | ||
| Output Level | 5.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | Pre-amp “PHONO”: 3.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec. Pre-amp “LINE”: 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Gain | 36 | |
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 68 | 50 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 22000 | 20 - 22000 |
| Features | ||
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | Ortofon 2M Red | AT95EX |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Usb | - | 1 |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 6 | 10 |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 2 | |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Controls | ||
| Braking System | electronic | electronic |
| Pitch Variation, % | ||
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 4.9/10.8 | 10.5/23.1 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 11.8 x 41.5 x 32/4.6 x 16.3 x 12.5 | 15.7 x 45 x 35.2/6.1 x 17.7 x 13.8 |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 6 |
