Pro-Ject Essential II VS
Stanton T55USB
- Brand - Pro-Ject
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 25000
- Manual - essential-ii.pdf
- Brand - Stanton
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
- Manual - t55usb.pdf
Pros & Cons
Pro-Ject Essential II
VSPros
- 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.
Stanton T55USB
VSPros
- Compatible with 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records
- Durable build quality
- Easy setup and operation
- Adjustable pitch control
Cons
- Sometimes potential motor noise
Specifications
| Specification | Pro-Ject Essential II | Stanton T55USB |
|---|---|---|
| Cartridge | ||
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 3,5 | 3,5 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 5 | 10 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | >4.5 kgf-cm | |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45 |
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | aluminum diecast |
| Drive Method | belt | belt |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.25 | 0.2 |
| Controls | ||
| Pitch Variation, % | +/-1,5 | +/-10 |
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full manual | automatic |
| Braking System | electronic | |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | essential-ii.pdf | t55usb.pdf |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 3 | 6.5 |
| Features | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Sound | ||
| Output Level | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | |
| Gain | ||
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 65 | 50 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 25000 | 20 - 20000 |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | Ortofon OM-5E | Stanton 500.V3 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Usb | - | 1 |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 3.7/8.8 | 2.5/5.4 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 11.2 x 41.5 x 33.5/4.4 x 16.5 x 13 | 8.7 x 45.2 x 37/3.4 x 17.7 x 14.2 |
