Marantz TT42P VS
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB
- Brand - Marantz
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 18000
- Manual - tt42p.pdf
- Brand - Pro-Ject
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 22000
- Manual - debut-carbon-espirit-sb.pdf
Pros & Cons
Marantz TT42P
VSPros
- Easy to set up and install, due to having an internal pre-amp
- The automatic functions work well without any clunky noise.
Cons
- Some customers claim that the turntable starts skipping audio.
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB
VSPros
- Sound Quality
- Built-in Speed Box
- Easy to set up
- Upgradeability
Cons
- Not budget-friendly option
Specifications
| Specification | Marantz TT42P | Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | ||
| Drive Method | belt | belt |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.07 | 0.2 |
| Torque | >4.5 kgf-cm | |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45, 78 |
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | acrylic |
| Sound | ||
| Output Level | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | 5.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Gain | ||
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 65 | 68 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 18000 | 20 - 22000 |
| Features | ||
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | Dual DN251S | Ortofon 2M Red |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 6.49/11.2 | 4.9/10.8 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 13.7 x 41.9 x 35.8/4.7 x 16.5 x 14.2 | 11.8 x 41.5 x 32/4.6 x 16.3 x 12.5 |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 3 | 6 |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 2,2 | |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Controls | ||
| Braking System | electronic | electronic |
| Pitch Variation, % | ||
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full automatic | full automatic |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | tt42p.pdf | debut-carbon-espirit-sb.pdf |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 3 |
