Pro-Ject Debut PRO vs Rega Planar 2
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Pro-Ject Debut PRO · Rega Planar 2.
| Specification | Pro-Ject Debut PRO |
Rega Planar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Highlighted difference. $600 (used) | $895 |
| Category | Hi-fi | Hi-fi |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Years | 2021–? | 2016–present |
| Drive | belt drive | belt drive |
| Speeds | Highlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | Highlighted difference. Pick it PRO Balanced (PRO B) / Pick it S2 C (PRO S) | Rega Carbon (Nd3 optional upgrade) |
| Phono stage | No | No |
| USB output | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium with TPE damping | float glass |
| Tonearm | 8.6" carbon-aluminium hybrid | RB220 |
| Wow & flutter | — | — |
Practical differences
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
The Pro-Ject Debut PRO undercuts the Rega Planar 2 by $295 — $600 against $895, bearing in mind one figure is a current reference price and the other a typical used price that moves with condition.
Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.
The Pro-Ject Debut PRO is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used Pro-Ject Debut PRO vs new Rega Planar 2" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.
Bottom line: $295 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.
Retailer searches
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at eBay ↗ |
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | Search at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | Search at Upscale Audio ↗ |
Live retailer offers
Checking current in-stock offers for Rega Planar 2…
Retailer searches
7 US retailers stock Rega — linked directly to the product page where we have one, otherwise to a site search for the deck.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Direct | hifi independent | Free shipping on orders over $49. | View at Music Direct ↗ |
| Turntable Lab | hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | View at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| Audio Advice | hifi independent | Free shipping on most orders. | Search at Audio Advice ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at eBay ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | Search at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| World Wide Stereo | hifi independent | Free shipping on all orders. | Search at World Wide Stereo ↗ |