Pro-Ject Debut PRO vs TEAC TN-3B-SE
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Pro-Ject Debut PRO · TEAC TN-3B-SE.
| Specification | Pro-Ject Debut PRO |
TEAC TN-3B-SE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £480 (used) | Highlighted difference. £449 |
| Category | Hi-fi | Hi-fi |
| Status | discontinued | current |
| Years | 2021–? | 2022–present |
| Drive | belt drive | belt drive |
| Speeds | Highlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | Pick it PRO Balanced (PRO B) / Pick it S2 C (PRO S) | Audio-Technica VM95E |
| Phono stage | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| USB output | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium with TPE damping | aluminium |
| Tonearm | 8.6" carbon-aluminium hybrid | SAEC-designed knife-edge |
| Wow & flutter | — | <0.1% |
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 TEAC TN-3B-SE undercuts the Pro-Ject Debut PRO by £31 — £449 against £480, bearing in mind one figure is a current RRP 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 TEAC TN-3B-SE has a built-in phono stage. Skip the phono stage and you'll need one built into your amp, or a separate box, to play through normal speakers.
The Pro-Ject Debut PRO is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used Pro-Ject Debut PRO vs new TEAC TN-3B-SE" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.
Bottom line: £31 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.
Merchant searches
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| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay UK | used marketplace | Varies by seller | Search at eBay UK ↗ |
| Vinyl Revival | music retail | UK delivery | Search at Vinyl Revival ↗ |
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