Pro-Ject Essential II vs Marantz TT-15S1

Essential II vs TT-15S1 comparison chart

Overall
Pro-Ject Essential II
7.4
Marantz TT-15S1
8.7
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Product

Pro-Ject Essential II
Marantz TT-15S1

Model

Essential II
TT-15S1

Brand

Pro-Ject
Marantz

Reviews

85
77

Cartridge

Type

moving magnet (MM)
moving magnet (MM)

Catridge model

Ortofon OM5E

Needle pressure, g

3.5
2.2

Stylus

Replaceable

Type

diamond

Stylus model

Ortofon OM5E
Marantz Virtuoso Ebony

Motor

Drive method

belt
belt

Motor type

DC
AC

Platter type

aluminum diecast
aluminum diecast

Speed, RPM

33.3, 45
33.3, 45

Torque

>4.5 kgf-cm

Wow and flutter, %

0.25
0.07

Tonarm

Material

aluminum
aluminum

Audio features

Frequency response, Hz

20Hz - 25000kHz
20Hz - 20000kHz

Signal to noise ratio, dB

65
80

Specifications

Operation type

manual
manual

Built-in speakers

Built-in preamplifier

Pitch control

Pitch variation, %

Power consumption, W

3
5

Other

has not
has not

Connectivity

RCA

1
1

AUX

0
0

USB

0
0

Bluetooth

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size, cm/inches

11.2 x 41.5 x 33.5/4.4 x 16.5 x 13
11 x 44 x 35/5.4 x 16.5 x 14.2

Weight, kg/pounds

3.7/8.8
8.9/19.6

Other

Release year

2016
2015
Pro-Ject Essential II
Marantz TT-15S1
Pro-Ject Essential II
Marantz TT-15S1

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  • 7.4
  • 8.7
  • 7.4Pro-Ject Essential II
  • 8.7Marantz TT-15S1