Which turntable should I keep?

[casinonightzone]

So I currently have a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon, with SpeedBox S, Acryl-it Platter, and Puck-It, going through a Marantz PM5004 through to Paradigm Atom series 7 speakers. I love the setup.

 

BUT

 

I just got my hands on a Technics SL220 for absolutely free. It needs  a belt, but other than that should work absolutely fine. 

 

I know this might be a stupid question, but I'm wondering which one I should keep, because I plan to sell one. Are there drawbacks to either one? With the right cart, will the Technics sound as good as the Pro-Ject?

 

I know it's going to come down to me listening to them both, but I'm wondering what the board thinks.

Thanks!

 

[slinch]

Keep the Carbon, no question. Of course there are drawbacks. With vintage gear, you never know when something will stop working. Even if it was brand new it would have a hard time competing with the Carbon. 

[RowBearToe]

25 minutes ago, slinch said:

Keep the Carbon, no question. Of course there are drawbacks. With vintage gear, you never know when something will stop working. Even if it was brand new it would have a hard time competing with the Carbon. 

and this man knows what he's talking about. 100% would trust his opinion.

[allenh]

Or keep them both and build another system for another room, it's impossible to have too many

You need to do your bit in keeping the economy growing in the western world by buying more shiny things, I'm doing my bit but I can't do it all on my own.