Pro-Ject Essential II VS Rega Planar 1
Pro-Ject Essential II
  • Brand - Pro-Ject
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 25000
  • Weight, Kg/pounds - 3.7/8.8
Rega Planar 1
  • Brand - Rega
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20-20000
  • Weight, Kg/pounds - 4.2/9.2

Pros & Cons

Pro-Ject Essential II

VS

Pros

    • The price point is fit to buyers who search for budget-friendly options.
    • The user is delivered a dust cover and one cartridge in addition.
    • The bass response is rich and well-defined.

Cons

    • The platter mat may stick to vinyl records when you try to take it off.

Rega Planar 1

VS

Pros

    • 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 II Rega Planar 1
Connections
Rca 1 1
Other has not
Usb -
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 3.7/8.8 4.2/9.2
Size, Cm/inches 11.2 x 41.5 x 33.5/4.4 x 16.5 x 13 11.7 x 44.7 x 36/4.6 x 17.6 x 14.2
Stylus
Replaceable
Model Ortofon OM-5E Rega carbon
Type moving magnet (MM) MM
Sound
Frequency Response, Hz 20 - 25000 20-20000
Output Level 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Gain
Signal To Noise Ratio, Db 65 75
Controls
Braking System
Pitch Variation, % +/-1,5
Pitch Control
Operation Type full manual full manual
Cartridge
Supplied Headshell Weight, G 5
Appropriate Needle Pressure, G 3,5
Type moving magnet (MM) MM
Motor
Wow & Flutter (wrms), % 0.25 0.2
Torque >4.5 kgf-cm 4.5 kgf-cm
Speed, Rpm 33.3, 45 33, 45
Platter Type aluminum diecast Plastic
Drive Method belt Belt-Drive
User Manual
Manual essential-ii.pdf -
Power
Power Consumption, W 3 5
Features
Other has not
45 Rpm Adapter
Dust Cover

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