Project Debut Carbon EVO vs. Technics SL-1500C vs Technics SL-1210GR

I have all the turntable you mention in the shop andi did several comparison with customers. As other already said, there is quite a difference between the Technics SL1500 and the SL1200GR, the last one being the better but for sure the SL1500 is a Good package if you are interested in its features. I will add to the table the Rega Planar 3 and Planar 6 that at least here in Italy are on the same price range as the two Technics and are the one I will choose for me.

@sandthemall

If it matters,both tables are made in Malaysia!

https://www.stereophile.com/content/technics-sl-1200g-turntable-specifications

WebBoth the 1200G and the 1200GR were made in Japan until the spring/summer of 2021 when Panasonic moved all of it’s turntable production to Malaysia. So G’s and GR’s before that are made in Japan, and all after that are made in Malaysia.

@katylied  Can you please elaborate, How do the Rega & Tecnhics differ in sound?

Technics current offerings are all wonderful at their respective price points.  The economy of scale and R&D that firm has dwarfs many other manufacturers. No disrespect intended to other makes (many are great too). But if I were you, I'd go Technics.  The build quality is really something, parts are always available, reliability is nearly unparalleled, and sound quality is super. 

Thanks JB!

Any more suggestions would be greatly appreciated!