I had a good look at one of these the other day. Build quality looks good, but, and it's a big one, the tonearm? Looks to be cheap and the weak point.
I had a good look at one of these the other day. Build quality looks good, but, and it's a big one, the tonearm? Looks to be cheap and the weak point.
Simple answer, it's a HANPIN.
You really have it in for the Teac, don't you? Have you spent time with one? It doesn't come off in person as being at all cheap or shoddy and it sounds quite good for an entry level deck. Supposed specs notwithstanding the one I've heard several times sounded better than the Technics SL-20 I had for many years back in the day. Both are entry-level decks so keeping expectations at a reasonable level is a necessity.Simple answer, it's a HANPIN.
Make sure you buy from a dealer where you can audition or if an online dealer with a solid return policy. Some entry-level Pro-Jects are known to have motor noise issues. I've had two with the same problem and tried replacing the motor in one only to have the same problem with the new motor. As for the RP1, do a search on YouTube for Rega platter wobble.I'm in the market for a new TT and the TN-300 has certainly caught my attention.
However, I'm doubting between this TN-300, the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon or the Rega RP1.
I don't care as much about the looks as I care about the build and sound quality.
Which one would be most recommended?
It is a cheap table to begin with.
Simple answer, it's a HANPIN.
For what it is, its a decent low end turntable. No need to bash it. While I haven't used the Teac I have used the Denon DP300F which everyone also seems inclined to bash. Thats an excellent table for the outlay. Sure, its not as good as my JVC QL7 though I don't expect it to be. Lighten up guys.
Since it's a new turntable, it's too early to know what its long-term performance will be.No-one is disputing that, only saying the two alternatives are better in the long term.
On what basis do you make this claim?No-one is disputing that, only saying the two alternatives are better in the long term.