steviex2shoes Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 So I causally browse a site called massdrop where its a wide variety of items but they have a heavy focus on audio equipment. What they do is contact the companies directly and see what the best possible deal they can get for an item is. They then say if 10 people buy the price is X, if 25 people buy the price is this and so on. Right now you have the possibility to get a Debut Carbon for $319(50 people need to purchase), the current price is at $359, but will drop once more people commit to buy it. I think this sites concept is pretty cool and I've been on there a bunch, I don't buy a ton but it's cool to look at and suggest things for them to try and get a massdrop going. Either way, this is my link obviously if you sign up I get stuff not exactly sure what, but I get stuff. So if you're looking for this table and that price is right for you go for it. https://www.massdrop.com/r/DVG563 Also this isn't Spam I swear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Get outta here spammer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChrisWithanF Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I've been thinking about upgrading my TT. Have a Pioneer PL-540 with an Ortofon Red. Would this be a worth upgrade? I haven't looked into the Project TTs that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I've been thinking about upgrading my TT. Have a Pioneer PL-540 with an Ortofon Red. Would this be a worth upgrade? I haven't looked into the Project TTs that much. Pioneer has been guilty of making some utter rubbish over the years but luckily the PL 540 is one of thier better products especially if its a wood veneer rather than silver one. If your 540 is in good condition I would stick with that, I doubt you will hear much of an improvement and it will hold its value better as well. If it needs a service spend the money on that and a better cartridge but if its worn out then by all means look at a new Project. vinyl addict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Pioneer has been guilty of making some utter rubbish over the years but luckily the PL 540 is one of thier better products especially if its a wood veneer rather than silver one. If your 540 is in good condition I would stick with that, I doubt you will hear much of an improvement and it will hold its value better as well. If it needs a service spend the money on that and a better cartridge but if its worn out then by all means look at a new Project. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Pioneer has been guilty of making some utter rubbish over the years but luckily the PL 540 is one of thier better products especially if its a wood veneer rather than silver one. If your 540 is in good condition I would stick with that, I doubt you will hear much of an improvement and it will hold its value better as well. If it needs a service spend the money on that and a better cartridge but if its worn out then by all means look at a new Project. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviex2shoes Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just looked and the massdrop got the 100 people it needed to get the price to $319, so if you weren't so sure before its for sure now $319. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhemblem Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Waiting for my stupid tax return so I can buy this. It said wait up to 90 days and it's been 85. And there's 6 days left for this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajhall04 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Waiting for my stupid tax return so I can buy this. It said wait up to 90 days and it's been 85. And there's 6 days left for this.... Really, holy crap! Mine had never taken longer than a couple weeks. vinyl addict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhemblem Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Really, holy crap! Mine had never taken longer than a couple weeks. Yeah... the federal one came nice and quick, but this state one is getting close to the 90 day mark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weinerdog Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Yeah... the federal one came nice and quick, but this state one is getting close to the 90 day mark... E-file or snail mail? I know states can vary, but I've never had any e-file take more than a couple weeks. The filing fee is worth it imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhemblem Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 E-file or snail mail? I know states can vary, but I've never had any e-file take more than a couple weeks. The filing fee is worth it imo. It's e-file.... Which is weird. They say 'allow up to 90 days' but I'm getting slightly worried. May have to make a phone call here soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWithanF Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Pioneer has been guilty of making some utter rubbish over the years but luckily the PL 540 is one of thier better products especially if its a wood veneer rather than silver one. If your 540 is in good condition I would stick with that, I doubt you will hear much of an improvement and it will hold its value better as well. If it needs a service spend the money on that and a better cartridge but if its worn out then by all means look at a new Project. Sorry, just now getting back to respond, thanks for the reply. Yeah, my 540 is in great shape, although it is the ugly silver finish, and not the wood veneer. I might just try to veneer it myself, someone did theirs over on Reddit and it it turned out pretty amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Def stick with the Pioneer, especially if everything works. Pro-ject isn't exactly know for great QC Also, the dreaded motor home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Sorry, just now getting back to respond, thanks for the reply. Yeah, my 540 is in great shape, although it is the ugly silver finish, and not the wood veneer. I might just try to veneer it myself, someone did theirs over on Reddit and it it turned out pretty amazing. None of the Pioneers have proper wood veneer as it's more like sticky back plastic but you can get them to look very nice. I have also seen one where someone made a whole new hardboard plinth for one and that looked really good But yes stick with it, I have a 530 which although a lower model number is a higher spec unit than the 540 due to it's age and Pioneer's numbering system, one other VC'er on here kept his 530 over a Project because it looked and sounded nicer. vinyl addict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 They're doing a similar deal for the DC version at $349 now. https://www.massdrop.com/buy/pro-ject-debut-carbon-dc-ortofon-om10-cartridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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