Marantz TT42P VS
Pro-Ject Essential II
- Brand - Marantz
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 18000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 6.49/11.2
- Brand - Pro-Ject
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 25000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 3.7/8.8
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 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.
Specifications
| Specification | Marantz TT42P | Pro-Ject Essential II |
|---|---|---|
| Cartridge | ||
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 3 | 5 |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 2,2 | 3,5 |
| Motor | ||
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45 |
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | aluminum diecast |
| Drive Method | belt | belt |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Torque | >4.5 kgf-cm | >4.5 kgf-cm |
| Controls | ||
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full automatic | full manual |
| Braking System | electronic | |
| Pitch Variation, % | +/-1,5 | |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 3 | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Sound | ||
| Output Level | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Gain | ||
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 65 | 65 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 18000 | 20 - 25000 |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | Dual DN251S | Ortofon OM-5E |
| 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 | 3.7/8.8 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 13.7 x 41.9 x 35.8/4.7 x 16.5 x 14.2 | 11.2 x 41.5 x 33.5/4.4 x 16.5 x 13 |
