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The original Pro-Ject debut was released in the late 1990s during a time when CD was king and the vinyl format was presumed to be all but gone. But over two decades later the model still stands thanks to its enduring ability to offer exceptional value for money, class leading sound and timeless style.
Structurally, the Debut Carbon EVO is most recognised by its expertly finished main chassis, available in nine elegant finish options. The traditional rectangular footprint has a timeless minimalism, made of MDF for its excellent anti-resonant properties, and this tendency to have minimal vibrations continues throughout the Debut design.
Alongside the expertly crafted chassis, the TPE damped platter and aluminium feet are also made to fine tolerances to manage unwanted vibrations.
The in-house designed and manufactured AC drive motor is made to fine tolerances for absolute speed stability. To further eliminate any potential interference the motor is decoupled from the main chassis by a new mounting plate along with TPE-damping.
For ease of use, the Debut Carbon EVO is equipped with a discrete speed control switch underneath the front lip of the turntable, allowing for rapid switching between 33 and 45 RPM.
At the centre of the Debut Carbon EVO’s design is its 8.6” one-piece carbon fibre tonearm. Chosen for its optimal acoustic properties, carbon fibre is rarely found on turntables below £500, allowing the Debut Carbon EVO to stand apart from the competition as a special proposition.
The pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Red moving magnet cartridge, delivers a true high-end sound quality with a detailed sound presentation that conveys accurate musical emotion.
The Debut Carbon EVO can also be bought as part of the Colourful Audio System set with matching Speaker Box 5 S2, MaiA S3, Damp it and Connect it LS2.
Hi-Fi Choice review the Pro-ject Audio Debut Carbon EVO Upgrade Path
"Flexibility; easy to fit; performance. A clever way of boosting the overall performance of your Pro-Ject Debut turntable"
Hi-Fi News Review the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
"Not only was this sub-£500 analogue package a joy for the money, it also provided a reality check. While the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO is entry-to-mid-level, its performance through a system 200x its price revealed it to be punching wa-a-y above its weight"
AV Forums review the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
"This is the best turntable available for less than £500 I’ve yet to test and the result is that the Debut Carbon Evo has to be seen as a Best Buy."
Hi-FI Choice review the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
"Outstanding addition to the sub £500 turntable market, and arguably the new class of the field."
HI-FI World review the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
"Good starter turntable package with revealing modern sound."
Stereonet Review the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
"Factor in the ease of set-up and use, and if you're in the market for great vinyl value, you simply must hear it"
What Hi-Fi review the Pro-ject Debut Carbon EVO
"For those in the market for a deck costing less than half a grand, the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo is a must listen"
Trusted Reviews review the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
"The Pro-Ject is a wildly detailed listen – even the barely there transient details are picked up on and handed over."
Sound Matters review the Pro-Ject Audio Debut Carbon EVO
"The Evo is a deck that could easily find a place in your listening space for a lifetime; consider this the Debut’s coming of age"
Henley Says...
Debut turntables are an icon in the Hi-Fi world, and are constantly evolving, based both on usability feedback and audience demand, along with a desire to keep up with the very latest technologies and materials. Always available in a range of colours to best suit your listening environment, the Debut models of today are versatile and reliable devices that more than live up to Pro-Ject's strict high-quality standards, in both build and sound reproduction.
The Debut Carbon EVO is a fantastic entry into this seriesand serves as the perfect platform for listening to your records on. With plenty of opportunity to introduce upgrades on to your deck, such as an aluminium sub-platter, or acrylic platter, the Debut Carbon EVO can be enhanced to achieve a level of performance far beyond its price point.
The Debut Carbon EVO is a popular amongst our staff and feature in more than a few personal home systems, thanks to its sturdy build, and stylish aesthetics.
Yes, it is possible for this turntable to be upgraded with a true balanced connection to a supporting Pro-Ject phono stage.*
For turntables with an RCA output, you can purchase one of our RCA > MiniXLR or RCA > XLR cables, depending on the phono stage you are connecting to.
For turntables with a MiniXLR output, you can run a MiniXLR > MiniXLR or MiniXLR > XLR cable, depending on the phono stage you are connecting to.
For turntables with a 5pin TAC output, you can purchase a 5P > MiniXLR or 5P > XLR cable.
For more information on the True Balanced Connection concept click here.
*True Balanced Connections always require a Moving Coil cartridge to be installed.
The 8.6CC tonearm used on the Debut Carbon and other similar models is typically supplied with an Ortofon 2M cartridge. For that reason the turntable will normally be supplied with the 008 55g counterweight. However, there are other options available, detailed in the table below...
| Counterweight Model | Block Weight | Cartridge Weights Supported |
|---|---|---|
| 080 | 50g | 4.5 - 6.0g |
| 008 | 55g | 6.5 - 8.5g |
| 000 | 65g | 7.0 - 10.0g |
| 001 | 75g | 11.0g+ |
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