The new Debut III special edition is even better, it has an Ortofon super om10 cartridge, a 12" platter, piano finish as standard and new motor suspension. All for £250.
I went for the Project debut SEIII, it has a 12" platter and Ortofon super OM10, plus other improvements. Gloss black. £250!! 12" platter looks more professional.
@willregnier There was a record store across the street from me that was going out of business so I just happened to get lucky, even all the new vinyls were only like $5 it was awesome!!! But, very sad at the same time.
If you buy the Pro-ject get the audio technica AT-440ML, no distortion, in the inner grooves, also get the acrylic platter, less static and don't need a mat,. I have both the technics and Pro-ject and with the upgrades to the Pro-ject has a edge, but heard with the Denon DL-160 MC cart, the 1200 sings.
As far as the Technics 1200, is one of the best direct drive you can buy and alos can be upgraded to, just goto "KAB Electro Acoustics" he sell parts and upgrade for the technics.
Hi. I just stumbled across your video and just wanted to say that you did a great job with it. I've got Pro-Ject's 2.9 "Wood Classic" in my system and I love it.
I love the look of Pro-ject Audio's turntables and accessories. I initially was looking into getting a Debut III, but for a little over $100 US dollars more, you can get a RPM 1.3 or RPM Genie (It's called a Genie in Europe). The Genie offers a MDF platter, 3 coned feet for less vibration, a decoupled motor for even less vibration to travel through the tonearm, and a better cartridge than the Debut III. All are significant upgrades for just a little more money. Both are great turntables though!
Thanks for your comments on the Debut III. I have been thinking about it myself. I have heard that there are issues with the stock cart but I think that I would switch it out perhaps to an Ortofon 2m Red. The felt mat seems like an issue, too. Static and dryness is a big issue here in the winter. Again, enjoyable review!
Take it back to the store and ask them to check the alignment on your cartridge. I have a Debut III and prior to replacing the stock cartridge experienced little to no tracking issues. If you are looking to upgrade your cartridge check out the AT440mla, you won't be disappointed. Also, make sure your table is balanced. Prior to replacing the stock Ortofon cartridge with \I have a Debut III and replaced the stock cartridge with the AT440mla (currently $99 US on
Yeah the Debut III is a great choice to start. However for my TT I'm going to buy a Technics 1200 Mk II: I prefer the direct drive sistem.
For the replacement cartridge, check out the Denon DL-160. It has a slimmer stylus that goes deeper in the grooves, thus tracking perfectly, with no distortion, neither in the inner grooves. And it reproduces a lot of sound details. Spellerine had a Denon DL-110, which is very similar: ask him for an opinion.
@lshin80 Thanks for the advice, I'm definitely doing a lot of cartridge researching atm. I know a lot of ppl are choosing direct drive tables but I personally love the belt drives :)
I have that exact turnable, also. Just got it about 4 months ago. I think it was $350 mailorder. Once you had it completely balanced, what number at the back did you dial it up to?
@MrPlatypus9 I set mine up exactly how the instructions said to, but it didn't sit level, I've got it on 1. How is yours set and are you happy with it? I love mine!
The stock cartridge is the ortofon om5 and while its a decent lower end cartridge it definitely has its issues. Dan is running an ortofon 2m red and i am running a 2m blue on my music hall which are both fantastic sounding cartridges that track really well. I also upgraded the platter to an acrylit platter because i didn't like the metal platter with the felt mat, it created too much static. But overall its a great table. Great video!
@ghmoney80 Thanks :) I've just ordered an acrylic platter also, can't wait to throw that felt mat out the window!
I'm doing some research on cartridges as I want to get it replaced asap but I don't have anywhere I can take it to be changed so I'm going to have to wait until I go on holiday, which is to far away!
hello which amp do u use to record on pc or does it have pre-amp installed?
monkeh88 2 months ago
Nope, record store across the street went out of business.
DivinityOfDoom 4 months ago
The new Debut III special edition is even better, it has an Ortofon super om10 cartridge, a 12" platter, piano finish as standard and new motor suspension. All for £250.
gargunza4141 4 months ago
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I went for the Project debut SEIII, it has a 12" platter and Ortofon super OM10, plus other improvements. Gloss black. £250!! 12" platter looks more professional.
gargunza4141 4 months ago
I got mine for $149 ... Bahahahaha!!!
DivinityOfDoom 5 months ago
@DivinityOfDoom lol probably fell from a truck
MrDemilord 4 months ago
@DivinityOfDoom Where?
willregnier 2 months ago
@willregnier There was a record store across the street from me that was going out of business so I just happened to get lucky, even all the new vinyls were only like $5 it was awesome!!! But, very sad at the same time.
DivinityOfDoom 2 months ago
If you buy the Pro-ject get the audio technica AT-440ML, no distortion, in the inner grooves, also get the acrylic platter, less static and don't need a mat,. I have both the technics and Pro-ject and with the upgrades to the Pro-ject has a edge, but heard with the Denon DL-160 MC cart, the 1200 sings.
As far as the Technics 1200, is one of the best direct drive you can buy and alos can be upgraded to, just goto "KAB Electro Acoustics" he sell parts and upgrade for the technics.
RetroPCDOS 6 months ago
@RetroPCDOS
I perfer a belt drive, less rumble, due to the elastomeric belt absorbs motor vibrations, plus the Motor decoupled to also reduce vibration.
RetroPCDOS 6 months ago
Nice Video, I have the same table and love it, cept mine is gloss black. Cheers.
jeffrecordman1958 8 months ago
Hi. I just stumbled across your video and just wanted to say that you did a great job with it. I've got Pro-Ject's 2.9 "Wood Classic" in my system and I love it.
EoLoVoX 1 year ago
I love the look of Pro-ject Audio's turntables and accessories. I initially was looking into getting a Debut III, but for a little over $100 US dollars more, you can get a RPM 1.3 or RPM Genie (It's called a Genie in Europe). The Genie offers a MDF platter, 3 coned feet for less vibration, a decoupled motor for even less vibration to travel through the tonearm, and a better cartridge than the Debut III. All are significant upgrades for just a little more money. Both are great turntables though!
imalcolm 1 year ago
Thanks for your comments on the Debut III. I have been thinking about it myself. I have heard that there are issues with the stock cart but I think that I would switch it out perhaps to an Ortofon 2m Red. The felt mat seems like an issue, too. Static and dryness is a big issue here in the winter. Again, enjoyable review!
LongLostLPMan 1 year ago
Take it back to the store and ask them to check the alignment on your cartridge. I have a Debut III and prior to replacing the stock cartridge experienced little to no tracking issues. If you are looking to upgrade your cartridge check out the AT440mla, you won't be disappointed. Also, make sure your table is balanced. Prior to replacing the stock Ortofon cartridge with \I have a Debut III and replaced the stock cartridge with the AT440mla (currently $99 US on
Amazon)
ccvalentino 1 year ago
Yeah the Debut III is a great choice to start. However for my TT I'm going to buy a Technics 1200 Mk II: I prefer the direct drive sistem.
For the replacement cartridge, check out the Denon DL-160. It has a slimmer stylus that goes deeper in the grooves, thus tracking perfectly, with no distortion, neither in the inner grooves. And it reproduces a lot of sound details. Spellerine had a Denon DL-110, which is very similar: ask him for an opinion.
lshin80 1 year ago
@lshin80 Thanks for the advice, I'm definitely doing a lot of cartridge researching atm. I know a lot of ppl are choosing direct drive tables but I personally love the belt drives :)
Rhiview 1 year ago
@Rhiview A Grado Prestige Black Standard still can beat the DL-110 at lower cost.
SlimeAmTheBest 1 year ago
@Rhiview i prefer a belt drive, less rumble. You get a smoother spin :)
xxhennersxx 1 year ago
@lshin80 No, it isn't. I consider it worthless to pay $500 addition for a belt driven record player that requires manual interchangeability.
SlimeAmTheBest 1 year ago
I have that exact turnable, also. Just got it about 4 months ago. I think it was $350 mailorder. Once you had it completely balanced, what number at the back did you dial it up to?
MrPlatypus9 1 year ago
@MrPlatypus9 I set mine up exactly how the instructions said to, but it didn't sit level, I've got it on 1. How is yours set and are you happy with it? I love mine!
Rhiview 1 year ago
The stock cartridge is the ortofon om5 and while its a decent lower end cartridge it definitely has its issues. Dan is running an ortofon 2m red and i am running a 2m blue on my music hall which are both fantastic sounding cartridges that track really well. I also upgraded the platter to an acrylit platter because i didn't like the metal platter with the felt mat, it created too much static. But overall its a great table. Great video!
ghmoney80 1 year ago
@ghmoney80 Thanks :) I've just ordered an acrylic platter also, can't wait to throw that felt mat out the window!
I'm doing some research on cartridges as I want to get it replaced asap but I don't have anywhere I can take it to be changed so I'm going to have to wait until I go on holiday, which is to far away!
Rhiview 1 year ago
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@ghmoney80 "The stock cartridge is the ortofon om5 and while its a decent lower end cartridge it definitely has its issues."
Name one.
SlimeAmTheBest 1 year ago
I have that exact turntable and couldn't be happier. They sell for about $400 here in the U.S.
JasonsVinylObsession 1 year ago
Nice turntable.Now spin that vinyl and listen to the music!
68BazzJazz 1 year ago