Considering upgrade

[schmagetu]

Hey all,

I'm currently running a Pioneer PL-30k TT with a cheap Audio Technica cartridge. It plays fine, but I've been looking to upgrade. I recently saw a second hand Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC going for $300NZD, $400 below retail. As far as I know, the TT is in great condition.

Is this an upgrade, and if so, is it worth selling my PL-30k for?

I understand little about the PL-30k as a model. There's limited info online, and I am still new to the analogue listening gig. I would really appreciate some advice if any of you know about either of these TTs.

Cheers!

 

[tima]

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable

A few months ago, a friend asked me to recommend a record player. This friend knows and loves music as much as I do; when he visits, we spend our time drinking wine and listening to records. Last time, it was Scott Walker, Fela, Joni Mitchell, Jacques Brel, Burzum, and both glorious sides of The...

www.stereophile.com

That's the successor to the DC

Here's a comparison of the two:

Review: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO vs. DC Turntable | World Wide Stereo

Here is our review and comparison of the new Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable. The EVO features a carbon fiber tonearm, low-friction bearings. and a mounted Sumiko Rainier cartridge.

www.worldwidestereo.com

I see you already have a phonostage which is a good thing as the Pro-Ject models don't have a built-in equalizer like the Pioneer does. Projet does make some decent entry level turntables. I've heard neither but on paper it sounds like an upgrade assuming the Pro-Ject DC is in top condition -- I"d ask about that.

 

[schmagetu]

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable

A few months ago, a friend asked me to recommend a record player. This friend knows and loves music as much as I do; when he visits, we spend our time drinking wine and listening to records. Last time, it was Scott Walker, Fela, Joni Mitchell, Jacques Brel, Burzum, and both glorious sides of The...

www.stereophile.com

That's the successor to the DC

Here's a comparison of the two:

Review: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO vs. DC Turntable | World Wide Stereo

Here is our review and comparison of the new Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable. The EVO features a carbon fiber tonearm, low-friction bearings. and a mounted Sumiko Rainier cartridge.

www.worldwidestereo.com

I see you already have a phonostage which is a good thing as the Pro-Ject models don't have a built-in equalizer like the Pioneer does. Projet does make some decent entry level turntables. I've heard neither but on paper it sounds like an upgrade assuming the Pro-Ject DC is in top condition -- I"d ask about that.

Thanks very much for your reply, I’ll take your words into consideration