Marantz TT42P VS
Pioneer PL-990
- Brand - Marantz
- Updated_at - 2023-12-18 19:07:23
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 18000
- Brand - Pioneer
- Updated_at - 2023-12-18 19:07:23
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
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.
Pioneer PL-990
VSPros
- Fully Automatic Operation
- Built-in Phono Preamp
- Dual Speeds
- Offers balanced tonearm design
Cons
- Limited Connectivity Options
Specifications
| Specification | Marantz TT42P | Pioneer PL-990 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | ||
| Drive Method | belt | belt |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Torque | >4.5 kgf-cm | >4.5 kgf-cm |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45 |
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | aluminum diecast |
| Sound | ||
| Output Level | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | |
| Gain | ||
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 65 | 50 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 18000 | 20 - 20000 |
| Features | ||
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | Dual DN251S | PZP1004 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 3 | 3,5 |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 2,2 | 2,5 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Controls | ||
| Braking System | electronic | electronic |
| Pitch Variation, % | ||
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full automatic | full automatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 6.49/11.2 | 2.6/5.8 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 13.7 x 41.9 x 35.8/4.7 x 16.5 x 14.2 | 10 x 42 x 34.2/3.9 x 16.5 x 13.5 |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 3 | 2 |
