Reddit reviews Pro-Ject - Debut III Turntable (Matte Black)

Pro-Ject Debut III ($300, free ship): http://www.amazon.com/PRO-JECT-DEBUT-MATTE-BLACK-TURNTABLE/dp/B000CDHQK2

ART DJPRE II phono preamp ($49, free ship): http://www.amazon.com/ART-II-Preamplifier-Outputs-Switchable/dp/B000AJR482/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1375872010&sr=8-4&keywords=phono+preamp

Grado SR80i headphones (because shipping speakers sucks! $99, free ship): http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige-SR80i-Stereo-Headphone/dp/B000G3LCQC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1375872251&sr=1-1&keywords=grado

Fiio E6 amp ($26.14, free ship): http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E6-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005HJWWW8/ref=pd_sim_e_5

This is one of the many solutions you can do with $500 if you must have brand new.

Off the top of my head, I would recommend something along these lines:

• Turntable: Pro-ject Debut III - Link Entry level hifi TT, you won't get upgrade fever any time soon. <$400
  
• Amp: The only good options that are new would be an integrated amp from Marantz, Yamaha, or the likes. I'd recommend you search eBay and Craigslist, and you can find a great vintage receiver for under $300.
  
• Speakers: Again, I think used is the way to go here. You could buy new but you'll pay more undoubtedly. I'd recommend you spend the rest of your cash on the loudspeakers, and then blow whatever you have left on LPs.

It's $400 for the Debut Carbon. The Debut III on Amazon is $325 while the Essential is listed at $329, so it's actually cheaper to get the higher quality turntable, hah.

Debut III

Essential II

That is WAY too expensive! Do NOT drop $500 on that. I'd pay $20, seriously. That is not a table/system made for sound quality.

Do you already have an a/v receiver with speakers (usually for a hometheater)? If so, you can ignore buying new speakers or a receiver (though you will need a phono preamp if yours doesnt have a phono input).

If you have a $500 budget, this is my recommendation:

• (1) Go to r/Vinyl and talk to them
  
• (2) Pro-Ject Debut III: $299
  
• (3) Find a good used stereo receiver for $150 (must have phono input)
  
• (4) Micca MB40 Speakers: $50

You can get the Pro-Ject Debut III here or the Pro-Ject Essential II here.

if you have $300 to spend, don't get an LP60. Look at Pro-ject maybe

What's your budget? A new TT that isn't a piece of shit will run you $300, that's for entry level. The Pro-ject Debut III is about as cheap as anyone here will recommend. So if your budget is high enough then start here. If it's lower, as most are, then you're buying used. Technics, Marantz, Pioneer are usually cheap on craigslist, ebay, yardsale, thrift stores, etc.. Avoid the tables made in the 90's, cheap plastic TT's, and READ THIS if you skipped over it in my last post.

Well second hand you can get something really cool, otherwise most likely something like this Pro-Ject, this pre-amp and if you can squeeze in extra 25 I definitely recommend these speakers. These speakers are usually way more and they are really good, giving you the ability to control audio trough them and also using headphones if you want to.

Now I started with a Pro-Ject and am bit biased on them. But I also think they have some real benefits over Regas basic models and the U turn. The Pro-Ject comes with Ortofons OM-10 that is a great cartridge in its own right and it can easily be upgraded with replacing the stylus with a higher quality one. They also have some adjustments available over the rega.

Maybe see if you can get your hands on this thing. It should be within your price range if used.

I have this table and I love it. Works great, sounds great, and it's damn sexy looking. You can upgrade the cartridge later to have it sound even better but it's not necessary to do so. Very little setup as well. With the help of a video on youtube you can have it up and running in under 20mins after you pull it out of the box. If you want it for a bit cheaper you can get the black version.

Or as someone already mentioned, the Debut Carbon (which I believe is already out) should be similar price but a bit better. Better arm and better stock cartridge.

I'm looking at a project debut iii

https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Debut-Turntable-Matte-Black/dp/B000CDHQK2

What do the vets on this subreddit think of this table?

So, should I instead do this setup:

Pro-Ject Debut III

Shiite Magni

*Sennheiser HD598

Check out the Pro-Ject Debut III too. The carbon is a bit more at $400.

Also check out craigslist or ebay. And that budget you could get a killer used model that should be ready to go. I had perfect luck finding a technics that I played right when I got it home. The P mount model tone arms doesn't need to be balanced so it was very straightforward.

This, and upgrade the parts as you go. https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Debut-Turntable-Matte-Black/dp/B000CDHQK2/ref=sr_1_33?ie=UTF8&qid=1498671182&sr=8-33&keywords=pro-ject+record+player

EDIT: Or if you can spare the extra $100, get the Debut Carbon.

Audio-Technica AT-LP5 direct drive with built in phono stage, over the LPW40WN.

Pro-Ject Debut III or Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC) plus a phono stage/preamp, Pro-Ject Phono Box II.

No apology needed lol, probably good I know that now.

How does this one look?

https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Debut-Matte-Black-Turntable/dp/B000CDHQK2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483560607&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=pro-ject+turntable&psc=1

Or this one, which comes with speakers

https://www.amazon.com/Music-Hall-Turntable-Audioengine-Speakers/dp/B011PZJN0G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483560764&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=music+hall+turntable&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Debut-III-Audiophile-Turntable/dp/B000CDHQK2

This would sound excellent.
Mmmmmm.

I own a Realistic Lab 400, that I prefer over the debut III. But it has a nice cartridge on it and just looks damn cool.