Pro-Ject Essential III VS
Rega Planar 1
- Brand - Pro-Ject
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 5.1/11.1
- Brand - Rega
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20-20000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 4.2/9.2
Pros & Cons
Pro-Ject Essential III
VSPros
- This model outputs high-quality sound with the deep bass sound.
- Bluetooth output.
- The built quality is very high – it is heavy enough.
Cons
- The soundstage is quite narrow. It is not automatic.
Rega Planar 1
VSPros
- The turntable comes with a dust cover and one additional cartridge.
- The set-up is easy even for newbies.
- The sound remains crystal clear at all listening levels.
- You can hook up a subwoofer or amplifier if needed.
Cons
- The unit does not have a built-in preamp.
Specifications
| Specification | Pro-Ject Essential III | Rega Planar 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | ||
| Operation Type | full manual | full manual |
| Braking System | electronic | |
| Pitch Variation, % | +/-0,7 | |
| Pitch Control | ||
| Features | ||
| Other | has not | |
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Motor | ||
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | Plastic |
| Drive Method | belt | Belt-Drive |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Torque | >4.5 kgf-cm | 4.5 kgf-cm |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33, 45 |
| Sound | ||
| Output Level | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | |
| Gain | ||
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 65 | 75 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 20000 | 20-20000 |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | Ortofon OM10 | Rega carbon |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | MM |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | |
| Usb | - | |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 5.1/11.1 | 4.2/9.2 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 9.5 x 41.5 x 33/4.4 x 16.9 x 13 | 11.7 x 44.7 x 36/4.6 x 17.6 x 14.2 |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 5,5 | |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 3 | |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | MM |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | essential-iii.pdf | - |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 4,5 | 5 |
