The project debut carbon earned the top overall score in our testing, bolstered by its incredible sound quality and sturdy components. Project essential iii recordmaster turntable at audio affair. Product ranges dont hang around for the best part of 20 years without reason. Project debut iii phono sb with ortofon om5e i payed 500 pounds for that project in russia. Manual turntable with builtin phono preamp and premium ad conversion and usb output. An upgrade on the plastic competition that makes easy work of transferring your vinyl to a computer. How to upgrade a project debut carbon dc turntable youtube. The awardwinning project debut iii turntable makes playing vinyl lps easy and fun, and at this special price, an irresistible pleasure. Best cartridge upgrade for project debut carbon vinyl.
Make your vinyl sound better with these hacks and upgrades cnet. I also tried replacing the motor on the xpression ii with a new one, but same problem. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. That said, there are other upgrades to consider that will enhance the sound quality of the iii. This is an affordable upgrade kit for the pro ject debut all models xpression all models, pro ject 1, 1. Project use the linn mounting standard which somewhat limits your choices unless. Tonearm upgrades are a good thing and you should be praised for considering it, to get the most from your turntable purchase but not here. At the time it was the more affordable alternative to the pro ject variety. Project debut iii arrives fully setup from the factory and includes preinstalled ortofon om5e cartridge. Project debut iii cartridge upgrade post by kosta loskov. Personally, i have two turntables that are more or less comparable with the pro ject debut. Debut iii delivers rich, organic, and inviting analog sound at levels unrivaled for its price.
May 18, 2014 the majority of pricequality comparisons on any forum about tts seem to be between the rega pro ject brands. The rpm3 carbon features a larger plinth and features a bonded vinyl mat. Pro ject debut iii arrives fully setup from the factory and includes preinstalled ortofon om5e cartridge. Rated 5 out of 5 by dave1tro from gorgeous looks stunning sound i originally auditioned the project essential turntable but i purchased the project debut se3 as it had an upgraded cartridge ortofon super om10. Ive set up up several project made turntables to date, and the essential iii follows the same. From essentials for iphones to accessories for macbooks and imacs, these. Really, you cant go wrong with the project debut carbon. Project debut iii manual turntable black pj65180675. Click any of the turntable images below to be taken through to a list of all their spare parts. We can supply any available project audio spare part. There are a choice of colours and saves you foriking out for an funk achromat whcih has similar properties or similar.
Project produces carbon copy of debut iii thats even. Project debut iii upgrade ideas vinyl and turntables. Simple and straightforward to assemble, and with a decent arm and cartridge included, this table seems a good buy even before the first tune is spun. As paul rigby finds out, the project debut iii s audiophile has a few twists one of the power houses of turntable production and a company that has taken full advantage of the vinyl resurgence, austrias project has established itself in a dominant position within the hifi market. I pulled out a pair of definitive technology mythos sts speakers, again trying to match up what id think is a balanced system. Released onto the market this week, project presents another turntable in its debut line. The debut iii s audiophile comes with two upgraded aluminium feet in place at the front but we screw in a third at the rear. Now in its third generation, this deck continues to set high standards. The rpm 1 now features a new carbon fiber over aluminum arm tube as well as a new magnetic repulsion antiskating system. There are a few upgrades on the debut format here, which aim to give. The price will go up some but the exact price has yet to be announced. Ive had two project turntables with the same problem a debut iii and xpression ii. Project, the czech republics foremost turntable maker, has been busy upgrading its xpression deck, a model that has been around for. Project didnt just splice a piece of carbon fiber tubing into the debut iiis tonearm.
Dec 12, 2017 in terms of footprint, the turntable measures 16. Pro ject introduced its new, upgraded rpm line of turntables at munichs high end show. The traditional styling and modern specifications combined to make a hugely popular turntable combination that is still enjoyed by many people around the world. The steel platter on the debut iii also lends an extremely hollow and highpitched essence to the overall sound. The debut carbon includes more upgrades from the debut iii. The steel platter and felt mat must be put in place, along with the belt drive youll need to move the belt to switch between 33 and 45rpm steps on the motor pulley. The debut carbon dc is just such an example, bringing a carbon fibre tonearm to the party. Project debut iii troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. What hifi project has done something unbelievable with the already bestselling debut iii.
May 19, 2011 pro ject debut iii phono sb with ortofon om5e i payed 500 pounds for that project in russia. Project debut iii matte black turntable shop music direct. Rated 5 out of 5 by dave1tro from gorgeous looks stunning sound i originally auditioned the pro ject essential turntable but i purchased the pro ject debut se3 as it had an upgraded cartridge ortofon super om10. Wockoder portable bluetooth 3 stereo speed turntable with.
Rated 5 out of 5 by dryland from nice upgrades make this a great deal this updated version of the debut iii really addresses some of the issues of the previous versions sold at ld. A cartridge upgrade is probably the most effective way to take the sonic performance of the pro ject debut carbon to the next level. Its not the most resolving turntable but you wouldnt expect it to be at this price range. Apr 16, 2018 projects debut range of affordable turntables is fast approaching its 20th birthday. A sh thorens td160166 or rega planar 2 for less than. Apr 03, 2014 ive had two pro ject turntables with the same problem a debut iii and xpression ii. The designers really outdid themselves the tubes woven fiber is pressed flat to form the cartridge mount, with a slim finger lift molded from the same piece of carbon fiber. Jan 19, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Project debut iii cartridge upgrade page 2 vinyl engine. Recordmaster the essential iii recordmaster is the perfect turntable if ease of use and. I read the the debut iii is a lot better than ii because of its better tonearm, i mean the antiskating method string and a weight is almost caveman like and seems to make no difference when its on or off on my debut ii.
The se3 we have on test is a uk model and has some notable upgrades the most obvious being the black gloss finish more usually found on projects pricier products. Love this player it totally out performs any rega at this price, i upgraded from the rega planar 2 to the project dc carbon and it was a massive improvement in. The debut carbon was the clear frontrunner in our sound quality testing, earning a score of 9 out of 10. Pro ject debut iii record player page 2 when i played complex and difficult music, two things struck me. Project debut iii cartridge upgrade post by kosta loskov 05 oct 2012 15. Its a simple stylus exchange, so no cartridge installation required. Project upgrades rpm line with new tonearm and other. Ive now had the project debut se3 turntable for 10days and am amazed at the stunning reproduction from my old records from the. Setup is a snap and youre off and running within minutes. Project debut iii record player page 2 when i played complex and difficult music, two things struck me.
Aug 19, 2011 projects debut has been a major player in the budget market since it first appeared in 1999. The om5e can be conveniently upgraded to an ortofon 10, 20 or 30 for much improved sound. Just an fyi, but its just debut iii, a debut carbon is a different table that comes with an upgrade tone arm and a better cartridge on it. The debut iii is a complete plugnplay record player that includes a project 8. Cabasse kali 3 ma premiere ecoute sur ma toute premiere platine vinyl. Pro ject debut carbon dc esprit sb is an upgraded version of our bestselling turntable, the pro ject debut carbon dc. Project turntables including debut carbon at planet of sound. Ive now had the pro ject debut se3 turntable for 10days and am amazed at the stunning reproduction from my old records from the. Using an iphone rpm app, which i wouldnt consider 100% reliable or official, i found the turntable spins ever so slightly fast about 33. The project debut iii ran for many years as projects most recognised turntable. Sep 18, 2012 project didnt just splice a piece of carbon fiber tubing into the debut iiis tonearm. Project introduced its new, upgraded rpm line of turntables at munichs high end show. Upgradingmodifying my tt project debut iii headphone.
Alternatively, you can visit our turntable servicing page for a full rundown of all the repairmodification services we can offer. Projects debut has been a major player in the budget market since it first appeared in 1999. Project essential iii recordmaster follows on from the debut, it is prebuilt, designed for those wishing to digitise their record collection. Upgrading the likes of a tonearm is best done when your turntable reaches the. In summary, then, the debut se3 is the traditional project debut but with welcome improvements and true hifi quality at a truly budget price. Toprated project debut iii is perfect for anyone that wants to hear what analog can really do project debut iii arrives fully setup from the factory and includes preinstalled ortofon om5e cartridge the awardwinning project debut iii turntable makes playing vinyl lps easy and fun, and at this special price, an irresistible pleasure. The project debut carbon is well built, beautifully designed and just sounds awesome.
I actually also have a debut iii but with the project phono box ii preamp and the speed box ii. A definite upgrade from the standard pro ject debut iii platter. A bit of a pepsi coke thing maybe theyre the same company. The easiest way to upgrade the pro ject debut iii is to upgrade the stylus in the ortofon cartridge. Jan 07, 2010 gives a lot better isolation with the default project platter and i think cost about. Unfollow pro ject turntable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The higher numbers for the ortofon styli correspond to better sound and of course, higher expense. While t isnt as visually striking as the project rpm 3 carbon, but it does everything else so right. Sep 18, 2006 it might look a bit agricultural but projects latest debut is a nobrainer for the tentative or firsttime buyer. The awardwinning pro ject debut iii turntable makes playing vinyl lps easy and fun, and at this special price, an irresistible pleasure. All in all, this is another excellent project debut turntable and one you need to hear. Project have always been great at bringing technology and features to a hitherto price point.
View and download project audio systems debut iii instructions for use manual online. This item wockoder portable bluetooth 3 stereo speed turntable with built in speakers project debut carbon dc turntable with ortofon 2m red cartridge piano black fluance rt85 reference high fidelity vinyl turntable record player with ortofon 2m blue cartridge, acrylic platter, speed control motor, solid wood plinth, vibration isolation feet. For most people, this is all the turntable they could ever need. Pro ject debut iii troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. This simple but intuitive set adds qualities and features to your existing deck, which are only usually associated with much more. In the following sections we discuss how it fared in all of our individual tests. The easiest way to upgrade the project debut iii is to upgrade the stylus in the ortofon cartridge. It amazes me that a company that charges hundreds of dollars for a turntable and thousands for higher end models cant source motors that dont vibrate. We originally purchased a project primary turntable, tested it out and were very happy with it but then noticed london drugs carried the debut 3 and in white which is what we were originally after, having looked into the spec upgrades from the primary to the debut 3, we found the investment was definitely worth the slight price increase. Digitising your records could not be simpler, you just connect your essential iii recordmaster to a computer pc or mac and record your vinyl.
The s iii audiophile is solidly designed and smartly finished and though there may be a new logo and tonearm design, its a chip off the old block. Toprated pro ject debut iii is perfect for anyone that wants to hear what analog can really do pro ject debut iii arrives fully setup from the factory and includes preinstalled ortofon om5e cartridge the awardwinning pro ject debut iii turntable makes playing vinyl lps easy and fun, and at this special price, an irresistible pleasure. Project debut iii turntable series sign in to comment. I believe the debut iii arm is light enough to accommodate even the more compliant higher range models, but these get quite expensive. This is an affordable upgrade kit for the project debut all models xpression all models, project 1, 1. The debut carbon esprit sb is definite bargain in this price range, and includes several upgrade tweaks acrylic platter, speed box, etc.
Sep 29, 2017 the project debut carbon is well built, beautifully designed and just sounds awesome. Feb 23, 2010 the debut iii is a complete plugnplay record player that includes a pro ject 8. A complete guide to project turntables gear patrol. My preference would be for a late model thorens as they are fairly reliable, have good isolation from vibration and have removable armboards so changing arms is a breeze. But the price was right and i was promised 120v wallwarts. Pro ject debut iii phono sb with ortofon om5e i payed 500 pounds for that project in russia. This item wockoder portable bluetooth 3 stereo speed turntable with built in speakers pro ject debut carbon dc turntable with ortofon 2m red cartridge piano black fluance rt85 reference high fidelity vinyl turntable record player with ortofon 2m blue cartridge, acrylic platter, speed control motor, solid wood plinth, vibration isolation feet.
Read our how to upgrade a project debut carbon dc turntable complete guide here. Project debut carbon dc esprit sb is an upgraded version of our bestselling turntable, the project debut carbon dc. I had doubts about purchasing audio equpiment, with the whole voltage difference and etc. For example, the baseline essential iii is designed for those who want to. Heinz lichtenegger, the founder of project audio, explains the differences. The pro ject debut iii ran for many years as pro ject s most recognised turntable. The esprit is upgraded with a builtin speed box button controlled 3345 speed change and an acrylic platter for better sound performance. I agree i would not make a lot of upgrades to the turntable itself.
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