Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Turntable working on and off

@jeffreylee thank you.

a quick google does indeed reveal a ton of complaints.

Silly me, I had considered that reviewers would know and comment upon a company's track record regarding longevity.

I do like the sound of my table, and I can understand why it was well reviewed, but your point is well taken.

I have a "good" system - entry-level audiophile gear, and I want a turntable that will last, to match the other gear.

recommendations? technics? rega? music hall?

Or Linn or VPI.

@kbmr  It all comes down to your budget, and one man’s entry level is another’s top of the line.

I have owned, and own, a lot of nice turntables, but my Clearaudio Concept will always be my primary spinner. I love it, although the light tonearm means you can’t use low compliance cartridges.

You can find Concepts used, or demo models, for decent prices, but if you’re looking to keep it in the $500-700 range for a new turntable it gets pretty generic. It seems to me that, in that price range, you’re basically gambling that the turntable you buy was put together on a day when the assembly line worker was in a good mood.

I’ve no problem buying used gear from reputable dealers. The Music Room services everything they sell, are excellent shippers, and the customer service is very good. They always have turntables. The classifieds on Audiogon have also proven reliable over the years.

@jeffrylee - thank you for putting me onto the Music Room. I did not know about them.

And for your other suggestions and comments.

@kbmr You need to oil the bearing. 
See here:
Pro-Ject_Turntable_Maintenance-rules-EN.pdf (project-audio.com)