thread is a bit old but I like the Project Debut line more than my NAD 533 which is a P2 made by Rega for NAD. And despite the internet blather to the contrary they are EXACTLY the same machines. A number of the ProJects also have a built in phono stage which will allow you to get by until you decide on something better.

That said you can do a bunch of modifications to the Rega units - the arm is arguably better as well. I have grown to like my NAD 533/RegaP2 but I think the Debut is better right from the get go.

Again the Rega can be better but you need to do the upgrades to get them there - I have no idea what kind of upgrades can be done with the Pro-Jects, but presumably you can take these up several levels as well.

I asked a question about upgrading my NAD a while back and here is some good info for you if you decide to look at Rega - he is a Rega/AN dealer.

http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.pl?...pe&r=&session=