
The table sounded boomy when plugged into a phono preamplifier, and while it was more neutral with the onboard pre-amp, it was still a little ho-hum.
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The Deluxe has a plethora of features including Bluetooth in/out plus RCA out, but some compromises appear to have been made including a cheaper stylus.

However, the following players didn't quite make the list. Most of the turntable models I've tested for this buyer's guide have at least something to recommend it - whether it be design, sound quality or both. $1,295 at Turntable Lab Other products we've tested That said, it is also worth looking at the pared-back Rega Planar 3, as it offers a touch more sonic subtlety and comprises of one of the best tonearms out there. When you pair "true hi-fi" performance with day-to-day ease of use and drop-dead good looks I can't think of another turntable at this level that competes with it. The downside to the Pro-Ject's enthusiastic presentation is that with the "wrong" record, the sound could become a little fatiguing.

If your music needs some pep - if your records make you sleep rather than dance - this player is a great way to energize your system.
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Through testing, I found the Debut Pro has a way of making even well-worn records sound hi-fi with plenty of high-end detail, an expressive midrange and surprisingly deep bass. When paired with a decent system, a high-quality turntable vinyl like the Pro-Ject should sound as good as, if not better, than the equivalent digital file. If you've ever heard of vinyl described as "warm", then this is definitely not that. Once setup is complete, though, the sound the Pro produces simply astonishes. The only tip I would give a potential buyer of this turntable is to buy a stylus force gauge as the "plastic see-saw" in the box is finicky to set the tracking weight correctly. The Pro-Ject Debut Pro is a high-quality record player that offers a lot of usability features the competitive Rega Planar 3 doesn't.įor instance, the Sumiko Ranier cartridge comes preinstalled, and the combination of adjustable feet and electronic speed change are a godsend for user-friendliness. Entry-level turntables are great for people getting into the vinyl hobby, but if you really want to unlock the sound quality encased in your records it's well worth upgrading.
