What is the better sounding turntable: Project 1XCarbon or the Rega P3 ??

I'd go for the Pro-ject, easier to setup with different cartridges.

@sunnyjim ,

@limomangus is right.

At this level there’s nowhere enough difference to worry.

Some really good words of advice there.
Certainly worth a screenshot.

Be happy and just listen to your music and enjoy...stop think which is better,god forbidden you pick the wrong tt....relax ,just enjoy the music....don't worry that the other brand you read sounds better than yours....STOP IT....all your going to do is drive yourself NUTS.

First there is a differences between turntables . The problem is you can't detach the sound of a given turntable to a particular tonearm as you can't detach the sound of a particular cartridge to the tonnearm its mounted on . 
In other words, its a system .

That being said the tonearm that comes with the Rega is excellent and would not be out of place on a turntable twice the price of the P3 . Now at this price level apart from the excellent Rega tonearm there isn't much difference between the turntable plinths . Both have more or less the same isolation capabilities and their bearings are of comparable quality . 

If your going for the long haul and not upgrading in the future go with Rega . If you visualize yourself latter on upgrading into topnotch turntables go with the least expensive . Im sure the project will be.more then capable of giving you musical satisfaction till you upgrade . All projects at their respective prices are very competitive .

It'll be the Rega but most seem to suggest avoiding whatever the matching Rega cartridge might be and go elsewhere for that piece of the puzzle.

I would choose based on on which one will Provide greater isolation from external vibration and track the record better. Tracking depends on Cart/tone arm combo as does the sound. 

Which one is that?

But is that sound so noticeable that you can't listen to your music.If you hear it then you have the hearing ability of a dog...no offense ,but really  Maybe if you had a cheap turntable but when you start spending hundreds  and have it grounded and not on top of your amplifier. I have never noticed anything. I Don't use head phones  I believed that would destroy your hearing faster than anything and all you guys under 40 hope your hearing is ok at 50.

The sound of a pickup arm/phono cartridge combination can vary depending on the turntable on which it is mounted. Turntables do have a "sound."

If we can swap cartridges quickly, how can you swap turntables without changing arm/cartridge ? Those turntables the OP is asking for does not have an option to change tonearm @cleeds 

chakster4,423 posts07-22-2020 9:48am

How do you describe a sound of a turntable itself ? Tonearm/cartridge is what you’re hearing basically.
Different cartridge - different sound

The sound of a pickup arm/phono cartridge combination can vary depending on the turntable on which it is mounted. Turntables do have a "sound."

How do you describe a sound of a turntable itself ?

Tonearm/cartridge is what you’re hearing basically.

Different cartridge - different sound

Me too ......REGA! Plus with the REGA you can dive into all kinds of Groovetracer upgrades when you see fit. Way recommended! Also, The best combination I have ever heard was the 1st gen ($450) Dynavector 10X5 this made a very lively, engaging, huge, soundstage with excellent detail and upper extension including dynamic great tight bass. A really fun table, I miss those days....lol.

Matt M

It's just me but I would go with the Rega....