Share The acrylic platter gives the sound a natural liveliness, free from discoloration and resonance. 0 4.9k The most obvious improvement is the inclusion of a Carbon tube for the tonearm, which increases stiffness and decreases unwanted resonance. As UK distributors for the brands we represent, our main focus is to give you all the information you need to help assist with your purchase. 0 Sounded a bit muffled by comparison. Total Rating 0% On several occasions in the past, researchers have studied eastern wisdom & created powerful scientific interpretations. Total Rating 100% The approved belt drive design offers a low noise AC motor with effective motor decoupling (utilising TPE-damping) and ultra precision frequency DC-driven AC generator (like the Speed Box) for ultimate speed stability without unwanted vibration. Posted July 23, 2017 vinyl addict Members To wit: My daughter and her tech savvy friends were pretty excited by the cool, green record spinner while I unboxed it, so I turned it over to them for setup. Share Tried corkalong with the factory rubber and leather sounds the best to me but every table is different. had a debut carbon and got the acrylic platter. Posted July 31, 2017 The twangy guitars in Best Coasts Up All Night from the groups new The Only Place are positively dreamy. The $139 Denon DL-110 (reviewed in Issue 45) is a smart move, as swapping it in bears further resolution and a larger soundstage. Widescreen Explained: Whats With The Black Bars? More sharing options Get a cork mat. 1 Posted July 30, 2017 Clear editor. The approved belt drive design offers a low noise AC motor with effective motor decoupling (utilising TPE-damping) and ultra precision frequency DC-driven AC generator (like the Speed Box) for ultimate speed stability without unwanted vibration. Link to comment 4.9k Members Share Quote Occasionally, the felt mat it came with can stick to records when I remove them. You get the isolation intended by the manufacturer plus the non stick qualities of the felt. An acrylic platter on any table but if cost is an issue then you can also get acrylic mats, for my ears cork is good but not as good as acrylic LocationPortland, Oregon The new Debut Carbon pictured here again raises the bar for what one can expect from a $400 turntable. Posted July 23, 2017 However, I found on my system it actually "choked" the sound too much for my taste. 1 Share Together with other improvements like an increase in platter size and weight to realize even smoother rotation, the overall sound quality is greatly improved. I'm new to vinyl and I bought a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable recently and it's great. skycriesmary For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Total Rating 0% All rights reserved. More sharing options Quote Posted July 30, 2017 LocationPortland, Oregon Posted July 22, 2017 LocationOhio 0 vinyl addict They are also very easy to set up and operate, essential to keeping the analog flame burning for any newbie. More sharing options A lot less static and better sound are the benefits I noticed after making this change. Members 8 a Better Music Store Experience since 1999. Extra 20% off Clearance Vinyl, use code EXTRA20, Cartridge Headshells / Alignment / Cleaners. vinyl addict Posted July 30, 2017 Also, not all of the mat stays level on the platter always. I've replaced my stock project debut carbon mat with a technics rubber mat. Link to comment allenh Link to comment 0 The guy who sold it was gifted a esprit. More sharing options 3.1k 0 4 minutes ago, NapalmBrain said: Share on other sites Played through an older Pro-Ject Tube Box phonostage with NOS Telefunkens (an audiophile dad cant let his daughter have a stock phonostage, can he? I agree with thw 2M red point and I've heard that about the DC but maybe they ironed that out no excessive hum here, I wonder if so many new owners just dont know how to properly attach a grounding clip. Posted July 23, 2017 Share on other sites 0 Members It has speed control and the upgraded platter. vinyl addict Much better than feltless static. Share on other sites NewVinylGuy (And Is MC Worth It? Trader Feedback Members 0 Trader Feedback Gonna just echo and say get the acrylic platter not sure what the exact cost is as I bought an open box esprit for $489 and it came equipped but I have friends with the standard pro-ject and the acrylic is night and day, it's going to lower your surface noise considerably Link to comment Posted July 22, 2017 You must be logged in to post. Velocity of Sound Together with other improvements like an increase in platter size and weight to realize even smoother rotation, the overall sound quality is greatly improved. Get a cork mat. Tracking Frank Zappas Let Me Take You To The Beach from Studio Tan does not throw any sand in the gears; the multiple levels of synthesizers and percussion are tidily kept in check. Posted July 30, 2017 skycriesmary It's a solid, one piece plastic platter, not metal. Share Thanks, I'm just interested in general hifi listening. Trader Feedback You can post now and register later. 472 I'd search for a different turntable, unless you are aware of the Debut's common hum issue. Posted July 23, 2017 Link to comment Share I'm about to pull the trigger on a Pro-Ject carbon for $299, and am wondering if those who have had this model have noticed much of a difference upon upgrading from the felt mat it comes with. Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 Thanks for all the feedback. 59 Link to comment Total Rating 0% Thanks for all the feedback, I'll update after I've spun a few albums. A $10 cork mat is all you'll need. Carbon tonearm with 2M Red and DC power supply. Share Plus, female vocal tracks, whether belonging to Diana Krall or Anne Bisson, sound great. If so, what did you upgrade to, and what were the differences? Thanks for all the feedback, I'll update after I've spun a few albums. 3.1k I went back to the felt and it sounds better to me. 0 Looking forward to giving the new release of Decade a good listening, as well as The Downward Spiral and Moon Shaped Pool. Share on other sites Posted July 23, 2017 Also, it sounds like the OP is buying an older one as he's paying $299. Posted July 23, 2017 I replicated the experience in my photo-studio system, comprised of a Marantz 2220B receiver and JBL L-100 speakers. In the jazz department, the title track from Gato Barbieris Ruby, Ruby paints the headliners trademark saxophone lines across the entire soundstage, yielding plenty of tone while keeping the rest of the band anchored with oodles of width and depth. Posted July 30, 2017 Link to comment I have the same player and a cork mat, it is quite better than the felt mat. vinyl addict 0 If you locate this anywhere, please contact [emailprotected] so we can take action immediately. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. By crap I mean an old JVC amp, a Cambridge Audio phono-amp and tiny Sharp bookshelf speakers, borrowed from a mini cd/radio combo. thesewoodenideas Total Rating 0% LocationNunya An acrylic platter is what your manufacturer offers as an upgrade to the standard one. By Science, Eastern Wisdom And Generative Leadership, Achieving extra-ordinary results through communication, Creating Effective & Sustainable Leadership, Leadership Conversations For Possibilities, Managing Capacity, Managing Promises and Achieving Results, Creating a powerful growth strategy and making it work, Come with over two decades of business and leadership. Trader Feedback On 7/30/2017 at 0:29 PM, youspinmeround said: Replacement mat for Pro-Ject Debut Carbon. Posted July 30, 2017 I've been very happy with the HerbiesAudio Lab Way Excellent II mat, http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=505081, http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00B4RHFZG?pc_redir=1403443992&robot_redir=1, http://www.a1-sound.co.uk/data/prd801lg.jpg, http://www.audioadjust.com/images/submultipulldown_1324354020/%A1aortofon-2m-red.jpg. skycriesmary Share on other sites Total Rating 0% Recommended for listening setups, but can be used for DJing. 1 Total Rating 0% Thanks for the feedback, I'm very green as far as components and hardware. Share NapalmBrain LocationNunya For hifi use in terms of static reduction and sound quality get an acrylic mat or better still the acrylic platter upgrade then you don't need any mats whatsoever. 0 Click here to find out more about Buy Now,Collect Locally. 0 However, rarely, has anyone looked at science & Eastern Wisdom, and brought forth leadership distinctions & practices. Synchrony Financial. Total Rating 0% Simply connect your Debut Carbon RecordMaster HiRes turntable to your PC via USB and rip your precious vinyl collection into High-Resolution Audio. 248 Lots of different opinions, as expected. More sharing options I don't like rubber mats because they can mark the records easily and tend to be dust gatherers imo. follow us @turntablelabget our tightly-edited weekly newsletter. I probably need to change the speakers first, the rest is not so crappy after all. Posted July 27, 2017 Precision belt drive with synchronous motor. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The Hum issue appears to have been resolved but is caused by a screw in the mounting plate that can easily be removed and not effect performance ), Best Turntable Under $200 (Reviews And Comparison), Victrola Record Player Wont Turn On (How To Fix It), Victrola Suitcase Record Player Skipping (Troubleshooting Steps), Technics 1200 MK2 Vs MK5 (Solid Upgrade Or Waste Of Money? 27 not sure if there is a deference, but it looks great. Yes, it's thicker and you can't adjust the VTA but I honestly don't hear any difference. 2.9k Sorry didn't realize that was you who bought the eBay item. Timthevinylguy 0 Author Let us know how you like it. Quote Financing available through 3.1k I use the acrylic platter without a mat. Standard Shipping ships within 1-3 Business Days, International Shipping Experts, Fully Tracked, Easy returns, we wont leave you hanging. Hence, we are thrilled to give the Carbon an Exceptional Value Award for 2012. 5k 0 NewVinylGuy 0 At IGL-India, we see that when you live in the way it is distinguished above, you are also leading, and the distinction between living and leading collapses. Why Now Is A Great Time To Start Planning Your Home Theater, MartinLogan Masterpiece Renaissance ESL 15A Floorstanding Speaker Review, High-Performance Essentials For The Best Gaming Audio & Video, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO Turntable Review, In-Ear vs. On-Ear vs. Over-Ear Headphones, How to Select the Right Motorized Shades for your home, Lighting Control & Design: Pathway Lighting. Where Ortofons OM5e has always struck me as slightly thin, the companys 2M Red possesses more tonal clarity and saturation, bringing you closer to the music than you might expect for the price. It is the perfect turntable to listen to LPs and singles, but also 78 rpm shellac records. Author The use of a felt mat helps ensure a smooth rotation of the record on the turntable platter. Share Dead Can Dance Spiritchaser and Into the Labyrinth, Grand Funk Railroad Were an American Band, KC and the Sunshine Band KC and the Sunshine Band, Sisters Of Mercy First And Last And Always, Explosions in the Sky take care, take care, take care, The Dream Syndicate The Days of Wine and Roses, Prince Controversy, Dirty Mind, and 1999, Elvis Costello and the Attractions Get Happy, Stan Getz The 1953-54 Clef/Norgren Studio Sessions, Quicksilver Messenger Service Quicksilver Messenger Service and Happy Trails, Madeleine Peyroux Standing on the Rooftop, Jean Michel Jarre Rarities, Oxygene, Equinoxe, and Magnetic Fields, Rory Gallagher Notes From San Francisco, Miriam Makeba The World Of Miriam Makeba. 3 Total Rating 100% I believe the acrylic platter upgrade is about a hundred A lot of people seem to prefer cork though. In all honesty I would save a few more pennies and get the Esprit model. Total Rating 100% LocationMadison, WI 0 Started by Ruben1459 over 8 years ago, 32 replies. Often called a slip mat, their design is simply to sit under the record and on top of the platter. Welcome to the wacky world of audiophilia. Members youspinmeround comparison between the Pro-ject DC and vintage turntables, Best Record Player Under $100 (What To Sacrifice At This Price? The guy who sold it was gifted a esprit. Ecommerce design & platform by Fast Floor Multimedia Ltd. A quick tracking-force check with a digital stylus-force gauge revealed that they were only a tenth of a gram away from the suggested 1.8-gram setting. More sharing options 0 Members Share on other sites 2 skycriesmary 0 Explore our extensive Home Theater Design Guides, Inspiration Gallery, and videos of real Audio Advice installs. Trader Feedback Share Trader Feedback If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The most obvious improvement is the inclusion of a Carbon tube for the tonearm, which increases stiffness and decreases unwanted resonance. Also, it sounds like the OP is buying an older one as he's paying $299. NapalmBrain 0 You cannot paste images directly. 0 LocationNunya Quote I would like the best bang for the buck in upgrades under $100. I have the same TT and cut a cork mat for it. Turntable Lab has been a trusted store for DJs + Audio Heads + Music Fans for over 20 years. More sharing options Had a feeling the cork mat might deaden the sound a bit. Have you all seen these get much lower than $299? My ears are ok, but far from audiophile. Total Rating 0% Thinrecord mat from Pro-Ject. Share on other sites 0 vinyl addict It's more with the motor and how it is mounted I believe. Funny, I ended up getting a 3month old Debut Carbon DC with the acrylic platter for $380 off ebay from someone who was just gifted the esprit. At The Institute for Generative Leadership, we: Copyright 2020 Institute For Generative Leadership. Quote 0 Link to comment Share on other sites Also could be the speedbox stabilizing the current better on mine *shrug* Quote More sharing options Link to comment 248 As well as offering protection, Pro-Ject felt mats are designed to resist slip, so the audio performance does not suffer in use. Thanks for the feedback, I'm very green as far as components and hardware. Your link has been automatically embedded. Share on other sites Members Pro-Ject also offers an acrylic platter (the Acryl-it) for $125. For those concerned about tech bits, the Carbon uses a Sorbothane-damped AC motor powered by a wall-wart supply, and requires manual changing of the belt on the pulley to achieve 33 and 45RPM speeds. Members 0 All rights reserved. Trader Feedback More sharing options Trader Feedback I have lots of sealed classic mats pairs for sale. Link to comment 18 Share on other sites A snap to set up, it offers fantastic performance and an easy upgrade path. Author Finally, since the table comes with a detachable phono cable that uses standard RCA jacks, listeners have yet another chance for another modest upgrade for minimal cost. Once you have the information you need, we want to make the purchase process as simple as possible. Velocity of Sound Thanks for all the feedback. Total Rating 0% The RSS feed provided is for personal, non-commercial use only. 0 I'm definitely upgrading to the acryl it platter. 2 Gonna just echo and say get the acrylic platter not sure what the exact cost is as I bought an open box esprit for $489 and it came equipped but I have friends with the standard pro-ject and the acrylic is night and day, it's going to lower your surface noise considerably. Glad I didn't shell out for an expensive cork mat. Theres more depth and body to Van Ettens waif-like voice, and her acoustic guitar possesses extra decay and air. Trader Feedback Quote We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 0 Quote Members vinyl addict More sharing options While the steel platter with felt mat is straightforward, the new carbon-fiber tonearm and upgraded Ortofon cartridge constitute the biggest improvements over whats available in the preceding Debut III. A lot less static and better sound are the benefits I noticed after making this change. Sounds ok to me without one. And according to this image, the Ortofon Red has 2 parallel sides: Unless your mat is filled with static, it will not effect the play. Posted July 23, 2017 Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). It's more with the motor and how it is mounted I believe. 0 More sharing options Share Trader Feedback As mentioned above, I bought a 3 month old DC version with acrylic platter for $380. Posted July 31, 2017 0 I don't use a mat and just put the record right on the platter. Quote Quote had a debut carbon and got the acrylic platter. Please note that all TONE and TONE related text and images are copyright 20052022 TONE Magazine and The Audiophile Apartment. Posted July 30, 2017 The Hum issue appears to have been resolved but is caused by a screw in the mounting plate that can easily be removed and not effect performance. Share Share on other sites More sharing options Its cheap and easy to try cork as you can get one of the 12" squares form almost any hardware store and just cut it to shape. 0 15 minutes ago, skycriesmary said: More sharing options Link to comment 0 1 Hit me up if you are interested!! Tardcore Posted July 23, 2017 I use the acrylic platter without a mat. As mentioned above, I bought a 3 month old DC version with acrylic platter for $380. Members Members Share on other sites 0 Posted July 23, 2017 Depending on the humidity of where you live, you may want to reconsider something that will hold moisture like cork. Posted July 27, 2017 I'll receive it on Wednesday, we'll see about the hum issue. 0 But how do you plan to do it? Posted July 30, 2017 Featuresfelt construction and comes in an assortment of colors to give your turntable some flavor. 248 Still not sure Not that I have the same table but I love my leather mat. 0 My TT came with a thin felt mat, and it does sometimes stick to the underside of records. Quote Link to comment Also could be the speedbox stabilizing the current better on mine *shrug* For smaller items, you can also have the ultimate convenience of purchasing directly through our website. Velocity of Sound The checkout process is entirely secure, so you can trust your information will be safe - and your desired product will arrive with you as quickly as possible. skycriesmary Link to comment Carbon tonearm, 3 speeds and acrylic platter! NewVinylGuy Together with other improvements like an increase in platter size and weight to realize even smoother rotation, the overall sound quality is greatly improved. Share on other sites Thanks to the Denons 1.6mv output and 47k loading, you wont require an upgraded phonostage to take advantage of its benefits. In all honesty I would save a few more pennies and get the Esprit model. NapalmBrain not sure if there is a deference, but it looks great. vinyl addict Share Or you can purchase a $159 Speed Box II, which volunteers speed changes at the push of a buttonas well as improved speed stability. 1 More sharing options The acrylic platter gives the sound a natural liveliness, free from discoloration and resonance. Debut Carbon Esprit SB (DC) with Ortofon 2M red, Built-in precision Speed Box with switch on upper side, New DC power supply with synchronous AC motor, For 78 playback: remove stylus & exchange to 2M78 (not included), High-gloss black, red, white piano lacquer finish or matt-walnut wood finish, Debut Carbon RecordMaster HiRes with Ortofon 2M red, Precision belt drive with decoupled synchronous motor, Electronic speed control with 33/45 rpm (78) speed change, which acts as Speed Box with ultimate speed stability, Built in MM phono preamplifier with line output and USB out for audio recording in PCM 24bit/192kHz or DSD256 11.2MHz, Simultaneously connection with amplifier & PC/Mac, Available in 3 high-gloss finishes (piano, red or white) and walnut matt. 0 Pasted as rich text. You'll be among the first to know about product launches, exclusive online deals, and the hottest audio trends. 0 Link to comment I'm aware that you can purchase rubber, felt, cork, and metal mats but I can't decide which is the best choice. Share 0 More sharing options Trader Feedback Quote There is no longer a need for a felt mat between the record and the platter. faaip de oiad Your email address will not be published. Total Rating 100% I agree with thw 2M red point and I've heard that about the DC but maybe they ironed that out no excessive hum here, I wonder if so many new owners just dont know how to properly attach a grounding clip. 59 If you bought a half way descent TT, the mat has been considered, use it, it's just fine. Hey everyone, can someone offer any advice on felt mats? Upload or insert images from URL. 0 LocationPortland, Oregon skycriesmary Share Posted July 22, 2017 To find your local retailer, either click the 'Buy In-Store' button on your product page for exactly the right recommendation, or head to our comprehensive Where To Buytool. 8 minutes ago, vinyl addict said: Total Rating 100% Posted July 23, 2017 So we give you up-to three options on how to buy our products. Link to comment If you want the added convenience of only having to pop-in to store when you know the product you want has arrived, you can use our Click & Collect-style checkout process. Has nothing to do with a grounding clip. But maybe there are better ways (leather?). Total Rating 100% Trader Feedback skycriesmary Design your own media room, home theater, or learn how to optimize your current room. Powered by Invision Community. I'll receive it on Wednesday, we'll see about the hum issue. You start to live and lead your life in the true sense.
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