Posted July 30, 2017 0 Thanks for all the feedback. 2.9k 0 0 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. As mentioned above, I bought a 3 month old DC version with acrylic platter for $380. I've heard mats can significantly affect the sound quality also? 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. Members Author 0 Share Exploring some recent Blue Note releases from Music Matters shows the Ortofon fully capable of expertly managing Wayne Shorters horn playing and Art Blakeys drumming without mistrackinga testament to the tonearms performance. Your email address will not be published. With that much difference there should have been some noticeable difference. 0 Total Rating 0% 248 How Does Lighting Control Impact the Design of a Home? ject xpression cork If you bought a half way descent TT, the mat has been considered, use it, it's just fine. 0 Powered by Invision Community. Trader Feedback I'd search for a different turntable, unless you are aware of the Debut's common hum issue. A snap to set up, it offers fantastic performance and an easy upgrade path. Explore our extensive Home Theater Design Guides, Inspiration Gallery, and videos of real Audio Advice installs. Share Tried corkalong with the factory rubber and leather sounds the best to me but every table is different. More sharing options Members Total Rating 0% Members skycriesmary Share on other sites Share Posted July 30, 2017 0 Pro-ject do one themselves. 3 They had the Carbon rolling in about ten minutes. 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. 5k Identify important areas of your life and redesign your life to make it the way you really want. Quote But how do you plan to do it? 18 Also, not all of the mat stays level on the platter always. Pasted as rich text. Link to comment Recommendedfor listening setups, butcan be used forDJing. Members 472
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. 0 I would like the best bang for the buck in upgrades under $100. If so, what did you upgrade to, and what were the differences? allenh Quote Yes, it's thicker and you can't adjust the VTA but I honestly don't hear any difference. Total Rating 0% NapalmBrain The most obvious improvement is the inclusion of a Carbon tube for the tonearm, which increases stiffness and decreases unwanted resonance. Quote So we give you up-to three options on how to buy our products. LocationMadison, WI Members 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. Velocity of Sound As well as offering protection, Pro-Ject felt mats are designed to resist slip, so the audio performance does not suffer in use. In all honesty I would save a few more pennies and get the Esprit model. It's a solid, one piece plastic platter, not metal. Widescreen Explained: Whats With The Black Bars? Share 15 minutes ago, skycriesmary said: No need for a mat and better platter Our preferred option is for you to visita nearbystore and buy what you need locally. Total Rating 0% Link to comment 8 Posted July 23, 2017 For those looking to maximize the value, the Carbon tonearm can extract even greater details if you acquire a cartridge thats a level beyond that of the 2M Red. The guy who sold it was gifted a esprit. 4.9k The guy who sold it was gifted a esprit. 2 huge improvement. I don't use a mat and just put the record right on the platter. As mentioned above, I bought a 3 month old DC version with acrylic platter for $380. 0 vinyl addict 2 Tinnitus has taken a toll. Total Rating 0% Link to comment Posted July 30, 2017 0 The 2M Red cartridge is a great tracker, easily handling not only dense but loud passages. Fork Radio Inc. 2 Members Trader Feedback Link to comment Once you have the information you need, we want to make the purchase process as simple as possible. Yes, this table is all you need to get hooked on analog. More sharing options 10% OFF 4 or MORE Records Everyday! 0 I went back to the felt and it sounds better to me. Posted July 30, 2017 Share on other sites Quote 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. 0 There is no longer a need for a felt mat between the record and the platter. 0 3.1k More sharing options More sharing options If you locate this anywhere, please contact [emailprotected] so we can take action immediately. Quote 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. 3.1k Link to comment 0 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. LocationPortland, Oregon Share on other sites ), and plugged into a B&W Zeppelin Air, the Carbon began its existence with fantastic results. Posted July 30, 2017
Paste as plain text instead, More sharing options Share on other sites Thanks for all the feedback. Posted July 30, 2017 For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. Quote You'll be among the first to know about product launches, exclusive online deals, and the hottest audio trends. Total Rating 0% Posted July 23, 2017 0 More sharing options Link to comment Trader Feedback 0 You cannot paste images directly. Featuresfelt construction and comes in an assortment of colors to give your turntable some flavor. It's more with the motor and how it is mounted I believe. Lots of different opinions, as expected. 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. 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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. Tardcore LocationOhio Members Members More sharing options 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? Be careful choosing the mat because it can affect the VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle) and this tonearm has no adjustment for it. The new Debut Carbon pictured here again raises the bar for what one can expect from a $400 turntable. Posted July 23, 2017 thesewoodenideas Quote 248 Posted July 30, 2017 Also, the Ortofon Red cart is well known for sssssssibilance issues. Sounds ok to me without one. 59 The twangy guitars in Best Coasts Up All Night from the groups new The Only Place are positively dreamy. More sharing options Share I'll receive it on Wednesday, we'll see about the hum issue. 0 Author LocationOverland Park, KS Hence, we are thrilled to give the Carbon an Exceptional Value Award for 2012. 0 Share on other sites 59 Hey everyone, can someone offer any advice on felt mats? vinyl addict Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers Indestructible! Recommended for listening setups, but can be used for DJing. More sharing options Share on other sites 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. 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. Posted July 23, 2017 Link to comment The use of a felt mat helps ensure a smooth interface between your vinyl record andthe turntableplatter. Pro-ject do one themselves. Posted July 31, 2017 Members Trader Feedback Financing available through Thanks. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. But maybe there are better ways (leather?). LocationNunya 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. Share Quote Click here to find out more about Buy Now,Collect Locally. I have used felt for DJ'ing for 30+ years and the original rubber mat that came with the turntable (if available) with a felt one on top for home use. Share Posted July 30, 2017 Breathe new life into analogue masterpieces with DSD. On 7/30/2017 at 0:29 PM, youspinmeround said: The included Phono RCA cable, Connect it E, is a high-quality semi-balanced interconnect cable with gold-plated RCA connectors that guarantees the perfect connection. The internal high class A/D converter supports native conversion from analogue to DSD 11.2 MHz digital. However, I found on my system it actually "choked" the sound too much for my taste. Trader Feedback Has nothing to do with a grounding clip. They are also very easy to set up and operate, essential to keeping the analog flame burning for any newbie. As mentioned above, I bought a 3 month old DC version with acrylic platter for $380. Quote 1 hour ago, vinyl addict said:
Design your own media room, home theater, or learn how to optimize your current room. Audio Advice is North Carolinas #1 smart home and automation company. Link to comment The 'Standard'12" option is for use with: Note: Were constantly updating our website to ensure all our listings are as accurate as possible. Ecommerce design & platform by Fast Floor Multimedia Ltd. 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. Thanks for all the feedback, I'll update after I've spun a few albums. The first Debut turntable, introduced in the late 1990s, was a revolution for the hi-fi industry. I'll receive it on Wednesday, we'll see about the hum issue. 0 Timthevinylguy The new Debut Carbon DC was designed to set new standards in this category for the coming decade! Discover our selection of Buyer Guides, Installation Videos, Smart Home Planning & Budgeting Tool, and more! I'm definitely upgrading to the acryl it platter. You can post now and register later. Upload or insert images from URL. ), Best Record Player (Reviews Of The Top Value Turntables), How To Tell What Year A Vinyl Record Was Made. Learn what it takes to be a breakthrough leader and how to generate extraordinary results in less than a year. 0 skycriesmary 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. Share on other sites I'm not an audiophile expert tho, my crappy amplifier and even crappier speakers probably don't do the project TT justice but eh, if you ear is pleased enough yeah project do a leather tt mat its way better than cork or felt i.m.o. Share a Better Music Store Experience since 1999. Extra 20% off Clearance Vinyl, use code EXTRA20, Cartridge Headshells / Alignment / Cleaners.
More sharing options vinyl addict 27 I have the same TT and cut a cork mat for it. 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. It is the perfect turntable to listen to LPs and singles, but also 78 rpm shellac records. Share Quote 0 Timthevinylguy Quote 0 Posted July 27, 2017 1 vinyl addict Link to comment Depending on the humidity of where you live, you may want to reconsider something that will hold moisture like cork. vinyl addict
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Link to comment A lot less static and better sound are the benefits I noticed after making this change. I don't like rubber mats because they can mark the records easily and tend to be dust gatherers imo. turntable turntables ject By More sharing options A lot of people seem to prefer cork though. The RSS feed provided is for personal, non-commercial use only. 248 More sharing options Share on other sites Posted July 27, 2017 Posted July 30, 2017 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. 0 Share Plus, female vocal tracks, whether belonging to Diana Krall or Anne Bisson, sound great. LocationPortland, Oregon 0 322 Glad I didn't shell out for an expensive cork mat. Share 1 Also, it sounds like the OP is buying an older one as he's paying $299. Share on other sites Author Posted July 23, 2017
LocationUK Quote 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. 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. You start to live and lead your life in the true sense. The included Phono RCA cable, Connect it E, is a high-quality semi-balanced interconnect cable with gold-plated RCA connectors that guarantees the perfect connection. 0 not sure if there is a deference, but it looks great. 8 minutes ago, vinyl addict said: Share on other sites Posted July 23, 2017 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. Quote Started by Ruben1459 over 8 years ago, 32 replies. Total Rating 100% Thanks for the feedback, I'm very green as far as components and hardware. Total Rating 0% Ataulfo Argenta/London Symphony Orchestra Espana! skycriesmary, Call for Details. 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. Trader Feedback 0 The acrylic platter gives the sound a natural liveliness, free from discoloration and resonance. I probably need to change the speakers first, the rest is not so crappy after all. 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. debut ject stabi kuzma turntable stogi You get the isolation intended by the manufacturer plus the non stick qualities of the felt. Members Thanks for all the feedback, I'll update after I've spun a few albums. Together with other improvements like an increase in platter size and weight to realize even smoother rotation, the overall sound quality is greatly improved. Turntable Lab has been a trusted store for DJs + Audio Heads + Music Fans for over 20 years. 0 ), 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? Share Trader Feedback I use the acrylic platter without a mat. Trader Feedback Link to comment 63 Flushing AvenueBLDG 3 / Suite 810Brooklyn, NY 11205contact us. Share on other sites Link to comment Together with other improvements like an increase in platter size and weight to realize even smoother rotation, the overall sound quality is greatly improved. The included Phono RCA cable, Connect it E, is a high-quality semi-balanced interconnect cable with gold-plated RCA connectors that guarantees the perfect connection. 0 Quote A $10 cork mat is all you'll need. skycriesmary More sharing options had a debut carbon and got the acrylic platter. Total Rating 0% Share on other sites NapalmBrain 4 minutes ago, NapalmBrain said: Share More sharing options Using a PC application (Vinyl Studio Lite, supplied on CD) you are able to rip, edit and store tracks from your vinyl records. 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. Total Rating 100% debut Members Share on other sites cork mat pro turntable ject project It's more with the motor and how it is mounted I believe. Members Share More sharing options I replicated the experience in my photo-studio system, comprised of a Marantz 2220B receiver and JBL L-100 speakers. 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). 0 Posted July 22, 2017 I use the acrylic platter without a mat. Not that I have the same table but I love my leather mat. skycriesmary Simply connect your Debut Carbon RecordMaster HiRes turntable to your PC via USB and rip your precious vinyl collection into High-Resolution Audio. Trader Feedback Please enter your email address below to create account. comparison between the Pro-ject DC and vintage turntables, Best Record Player Under $100 (What To Sacrifice At This Price? 0 vinyl addict skycriesmary LocationPortland, Oregon Author Trader Feedback In addition, its about as fool-proof as an analog device can get. 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 youspinmeround Share Trader Feedback Mated to the ICON Audio PS2 phonostage, the Carbon proves even more formidable. Welcome to the wacky world of audiophilia. youspinmeround Total Rating 100% Quote I suspect their attempt was as good as anyone else could muster without proper tools. Just remember to adjust your tone arm height and re balance and anti skate your turntable depending on the felt thickness, etc. Log In 0 Share 0 1 My TT came with a thin felt mat, and it does sometimes stick to the underside of records. Author






