Product Comparison: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon vs Rega RP1

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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon

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Rega RP1

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General Specifications

Brand

Pro-Ject

Rega

Model

Debut Carbon

RP1

About the Product

The new DEBUT Carbon DC was designed to set new standards in this category for the coming decade – perfectly timed as analogue today is again a respected source, while the demand for good turntables is growing again! The most obvious improvement is the inclusion of a CARBON TUBE for the tonearm, which increases stiffness and decreases unwanted resonance.

Rega's new RP1 turntable was designed and engineered to achieve outstanding performance way beyond the expectations of a product at this price point. Excellent build quality, reliability and ease of use combine to make a product, which will offer a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Omitting all the usual gimmicks allowed Rega to concentrate the manufacturing costs on the high quality parts necessary to reproduce records accurately.

Origin

England

Key Specs

Drive Type

Direct Drive

Belt drive

Operation Type

Manual

Semi-Automatic

Size & Weight

Height

4.6 in.

4.5 in.

Width

16.4 in.

17.5 in.

Depth

12.5 in.

15 in.

Weight

12.3 lbs.

9.2 lbs.

Audio

Record Sizes

Playable Record Speeds

33 ⅓, 45

Stylys/Cartridge

Ortofon 2M red

Rega Carbon cartridge

Integrated Preamp

Features

Control

On/Off switch

Functions

Vinyl player

Platter Material

Felt mat

Phenolic

Dust Cover Included

Yes

Speaker(s) Included

Interfaces

Stereo RCA audio out

Extras

Increased platter size with more weight, Precision belt drive with synchronous motor, New DC power supply with ultra precision frequency DC-driven AC generator (like Speed Box) for ultimate speed stability, 7 high-gloss colours

High quailty, low vibration motor, Phenolic resin flywheel effect platter improves speed stability