Pro-Ject Audio Debut Carbon EVO Turntable

The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo-lution

The new Debut Carbon EVO represents the epitome of Pro-Ject’s philosophy: high performance, clean aesthetics, and superb value. The elegant, simple aesthetic is unmarred by gimmicky lights, sliders, and buttons. It is a pure, high-performance turntable.

Good Vibrations – From the Record to You

Vinyl playback starts with the cartridge, converting what’s in the three-dimensional record groove to an electrical signal. The new Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge combines superb trackability with uncanny accuracy and clarity without sacrificing smoothness.

Modern Materials Meet Mass

The main platter upon which the record is played should be heavy and non-resonant. The Debut Carbon EVO approaches this problem by using a proven 12” steel platter, now lined around the outer edge (bottom side) with an anti-resonant thermo-plastic elastomer (TPE). The result is a heavier platter with minimal noise over an expertly engineered main bearing and sub-platter.

A Stable Stance

The Debut Carbon EVO benefits from the huge range of higher-level design elements Pro-Ject Audio has to offer, incorporating the special TPE-damping height-adjustable metal feet from the award winning X1 turntable. Not only do the vibration-absorbing feet help isolate the turntable, they are easy to adjust and leveling the turntable is now as simple as can be. A perfectly leveled, solid & stable platform is crucially important for proper vinyl playback.

Vibes We Don’t Want to Hear

Motors vibrate. That is a challenge for any turntable designer to overcome as those vibrations can transfer to the tonearm and cartridge, negatively affecting sound quality. The Debut Carbon EVO features a new motor suspension system, decoupling the motor from the plinth to reduce the transfer of vibration. The only vibes we want are in the record grooves.

No Need to Watch Your Speed

The Debut Carbon Evolution implements a sophisticated onboard power control circuit that generates a very precise signal to ensure accurate and consistent speed regardless of power supply fluctuation. There’s no need for adjustment nor gimmicky lights and sliders. You can simply rely on spot-on accuracy.

Product highlights

• 8.6″ one-piece carbon fiber tonearm
• Low-friction precision sapphire tonearm bearings
• Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge, factory mounted and aligned (US only)
• Heavy 1.7kg steel platter w/ TPE damping
• Electronic speed selection for 33 & 45rpm (78rpm capable)
• TPE-damped motor suspension
• Premium gold-plated, chassis-mounted RCA jacks
• One continuous run of high-purity copper tonearm wire
• Shielded termination box
• Height-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum leveling feet
• Hinged adjustable dust cover
• 1.23m semi-balanced phono cable with dedicated ground wire
• 8-coat lacquered finish in 3 high gloss colors, 5 satin matte finishes or real walnut veneer
• Manufactured in the European Union
• Two year parts and labor warranty

Specs

• Speed: 33, 45/(78)rpm (electronic speed change)
• Drive principle: belt drive, electronic speed control
• Platter: 300mm, 1.7kg steel
• Platter damping: TPE damping ring and felt mat
• Main bearing: stainless steel, brass bushing
• Wow & flutter: 33: +/-0.19%; 45: +/-0.17%
• Speed drift: 33: +/-0.6%; 45: +/-0.7%
• Signal to noise: 68dB
• Tonearm: 8.6″ carbon fiber one-piece tonearm tube
• Effective arm length: 218.5mm
• Effective arm mass: 6.0g
• Overhang: 18.5mm
• Included accessories: 15V DC / 0.8A power supply, dust cover
• Power consumption: 4W / 0W standby
• Dimensions: 415 x 113 x 320mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 6kg net
• Frequency range: 12-25,000Hz
• Channel separation: 25dB/1kHz
• Output voltage: 5mV
• Recommended load impedance: 47kohms (MM input)
• Compliance/stylus type: 10µm/mN – elliptical
• Recommended tracking force: 20mN
• Weight: 6.5g
• Sumiko Rainier
• Frequency range: 12-25,000Hz
• Channel separation: 25dB/1kHz
• Output voltage: 5mV
• Recommended load impedance: 47kohms (MM input)
• Compliance/stylus type: 10µm/mN – elliptical
• Recommended tracking force: 20mN
• Weight: 6.5g

What’s included 

• Debut Carbon EVO turntable
• Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge (mounted & aligned)
• Adjustable acrylic dust cover
• Drive belt for 33 1/3 & 45rpm
• Drive belt for 78rpm
• Adapter for 7″ singles
• Connect It E phono cable with external ground wire
• Felt record mat
• Multi-voltage power supply