Turntables (Recommendations?)

[blueme_us]

Hi All,

My first time on this forum! A pleasure to be a part of this as well!

Looking for an entry level Turntable in Bangalore and have shortened down to two models particularly. Will be awesome, if you could help me choose one:

Pro-Ject Debut III with the Pro-Ject Phono Box MM

OR

Denon DP 300F (With the built-in pre-amp)

My first ever Turntable. Have Onkyo speakers and Amp. Idea is to play vinyl records that I have inherited plus collected.

Thanks much in advance for any tips, suggestions. Cheers!

 

[stevieboy]

Hi blueme,

Project it is for me. You could also check out the Project Genie which has a decoupled motor I think...

Welcome to the forum!

regards

 

[denom]

Pro-Ject Debut III with the Pro-Ject Phono Box MM



Am sure most of the TT specialists will also recommend the same. (I am not one!)

BTW, why shortlisted only these 2 models???
Pls give some more info on your Speakers & amp.

 

[soulforged]

Among the two, I would suggest Project. I own one and quite happy with it. But before you buy, please check if your amp has a phonostage else you would have to buy one. The Denon model comes with a built-in phono I guess.

Also check out Rega and Music Hall. Two other affordable options. The are available here I guess though I'm not sure where...

 

[blueme_us]

Superficial reading research
Listened to these 2 models
Budget
Availability in Bangalore

Figured this will be a decent entry point TT after which I can perhaps change the cartridge or upgrade etc. (Correct me if I am wrong please!)

Will look at Genie as well. Any other model you think I should perhaps check out?

Thanks much again for the response!

 

[denom]

Superficial reading research
Listened to these 2 models
Budget
Availability in Bangalore

Figured this will be a decent entry point TT after which I can perhaps change the cartridge or upgrade etc. (Correct me if I am wrong please!)

Will look at Genie as well. Any other model you think I should perhaps check out?

Thanks much again for the response!

Well then your already almost there Go get the project

 

[deepakgang]

How about the Pro-ject Debut Espirit model. Have heard good things about it and looks cool as well.

 

[Bluu]

I have heard from very reliable sources that Pro-ject's products are good only after the Genie stage. The entry-level RP1 by Rega is a better product in my opinion, both in build quality as well as sound (which is subjective). Since the OP is looking for a starter TT, I think the Rega makes most sense.

 

[sachu888]

I have heard from very reliable sources that Pro-ject's products are good only after the Genie stage. The entry-level RP1 by Rega is a better product in my opinion, both in build quality as well as sound (which is subjective). Since the OP is looking for a starter TT, I think the Rega makes most sense.

+1 for Rega RP1 else look for vintage tables.they offer more VFM and better than current entry level once.

Regards,
Sachin