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.
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.
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.
Specification | Rega Planar 2 | Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC |
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Stylus | ||
Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
Replaceable | ||
Model | Rega Carbon | Ortofon 2M |
Sound | ||
Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 65 | 68 |
Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 20000 | 20 - 20000 |
Output Level | ||
Gain | ||
Connections | ||
Other | has not | has not |
Rca | 1 | 1 |
Dimensions | ||
Weight, Kg/pounds | 5.5/12.1 | 5.9/12.3 |
Size, Cm/inches | 11.7 x 44.7 x 36 x/4.6 x 17.6 x 14.2 | 10.1x 40.6 x 30.4/4.7 x 16.3 x 12.6 |
Cartridge | ||
Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 3,5 | 3,5 |
Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 2,5 | 2,5 |
Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
Motor | ||
Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.1 | 0.2 |
Torque | >1.6 kgf-cm | >4.5 kgf-cm |
Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45 |
Platter Type | acrylic | aluminum diecast |
Drive Method | belt | belt |
Controls | ||
Braking System | electronic | electronic |
Pitch Variation, % | ||
Pitch Control | ||
Operation Type | full manual | full manual |
User Manual | ||
Manual | planar-2.pdf | debut-carbon-dc.pdf |
Power | ||
Power Consumption, W | 3 | 1 |
Features | ||
Other | has not | has not |
45 Rpm Adapter | ||
Dust Cover |