PROJECT DEBUT CARBON OR RPM1 CARBON????

EDUBAG
EDUBAG Posts: 403
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Hello Guys,

Which one would be a better turntable in your opinion? the debut is 399 and the rpm1 is 499. the debut brings the 2mred and the rpm1 the sumiko pearl cartridge. I do not care about the cartridge since I have the denon dl-110 and will use it with either one if possible.

the rpm1 is a mdf platter and the debut is metal platter (can be upgradeable to acrilyc)

Which one would be a better fit to the denon cartridge and a better upgrade than my very normal pioneer pl-100 turntable?

thank you all for your opinions.

is there a better turntable than these options in that price range?

regards,

Eduardo
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  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    Good question. From what I've read the Debut Carbon is the biggest bang for the buck, possibly more so with the acryilic platter and a good cartridge, as such it will be my pick when I finally get around to going Vinyl.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    Get the debut carbon espirit. It has the upgraded platter and the speed box built in. It's like getting the two initial upgrades to the debut for half price.

    I think it's 499 or 599.
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,670
    IIRC, the RPM series had a lot of complaints with motor noise...

    Personally, I've never had an issue with motor noise with my Debut Carbon.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Get the debut carbon espirit. It has the upgraded platter and the speed box built in. It's like getting the two initial upgrades to the debut for half price.

    I think it's 499 or 599.

    BINGO.
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    I recently bought my son a Debut Carbon for his upcoming Bday - will report back once we get it hooked up
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