Pro-Ject Debut Carbon

[Wolf75]

Hello Everybody!

I need some help. I'd like to buy a turntable for my fairly basic home cinema system, which consists of a Denon AVR 1611, and Jamo 426 Hcs 3 speakers. Budget is tight, at around 500€. I'd like to rediscover my old vinyl collection, and buy new LP-s as well. After reading some reviews and topics, here is my top list:

1. Pro-ject Debut Carbon dc with Ortofon OM-10 cartridge and Cambridge Audio 651p preamp

2. Pro-ject Debut Carbon dc with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and Cambridge Audio 551p preamp

3. Pro-ject Debut Carbon dc USB with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge

What other options should I consider? Which option would give the best sound quality, and which has the best upgrade potential?

Thanks in advance

 

[Al ears]

Hello Everybody!

I need some help. I'd like to buy a turntable for my fairly basic home cinema system, which consists of a Denon AVR 1611, and Jamo 426 Hcs 3 speakers. Budget is tight, at around 500€. I'd like to rediscover my old vinyl collection, and buy new LP-s as well. After reading some reviews and topics, here is my top list:

1. Pro-ject Debut Carbon dc with Ortofon OM-10 cartridge and Cambridge Audio 651p preamp

2. Pro-ject Debut Carbon dc with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and Cambridge Audio 551p preamp

3. Pro-ject Debut Carbon dc USB with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge

What other options should I consider? Which option would give the best sound quality, and which has the best upgrade potential?

Thanks in advance

I'd scratch the USB version completely and go for first on the list with the best phono stage you can afford. Also forget the 651p unless you ever envisage yourself using Moving Coil cartridges.

 

[Wolf75]

Thanks! What phono stage do you recommend at this price? Is the CA 551p a good choice? Or something like Pro-ject Phono MM?

 

[Al ears]

Thanks! What phono stage do you recommend at this price? Is the CA 551p a good choice? Or something like Pro-ject Phono MM?

The 551p should be sufficient if your just using a moving magnet cartridge. What exactly would your budget be for the phonograph stage alone?

You will no doubt understand that it is the cartridge that is going to make the most difference here but at your stated budget this is really not a cause for concern.

 

[Al ears]

Thanks! What phono stage do you recommend at this price? Is the CA 551p a good choice? Or something like Pro-ject Phono MM?

Double post, apologies.

 

[Wolf75]

My budget for a phono preamp would be 100-150€.

 

[Al ears]

My budget for a phono preamp would be 100-150€.

Thanks. For that the 551p would be your best bet. This will take a cartridge upgrade in the future should funds become available.

 

[Wolf75]

Thank you!