Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO 2 Turntable With Pick it EVO Cartridge Satin Walnut (DEMO)

Retail: $799.00

Unprecedented Value Plus New Audiophile Features and Technology

Pro-Ject's new Debut EVO 2 turntable delivers unprecedented value at anywhere near its price. And it's bursting with audiophile features and Pro-Ject technology, including a new TPE-damped die-cast aluminum platter, an 8.6" carbon fiber tonearm, electronic speed control, TPE-damped feet, and much more, including a dust cover.

The Debut EVO 2 features an advanced tonearm with premium 8.6" carbon fiber armtube and massive aluminum bearing block, like the Pro-Ject Debut PRO's tonearm. The low-friction tonearm bearing guarantees precise, stable, and accurate tracking. The carbon fiber tube is both highly rigid and low in mass.

The one-piece armtube and headshell design prevents unwanted resonance and offers an ideal physical pairing with the phono cartridge. This superbly built tonearm delivers impressive sound quality characterized by soundstaging with loads of detail.

The adaptive anti-skating mechanism adjusts for perfect tracking as the skating force varies between the inner and outer grooves of a vinyl record. The CNC-milled aluminum bearing block facilitates very low friction and high rigidity, also contributing to the exceptional tracking.

TPE-Damped Die-Cast Platter

Advancing the design, Debut EVO 2 moves away from its predecessor's steel platter and welcomes moving coil cartridges, should you wish to upgrade, with its new, highly precise aluminum platter with anti-resonance damping.

The 3.75 lb., 11.8"-diameter die-cast aluminum platter is precision balanced with additional machining after casting. This facilitates perfect platter rotation while playing records. The heavy aluminum platter also adds a TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) damping ring and corresponding cutout on the underside, muting any resonance created by the metal record platter and contributing to the flywheel effect.

Height-Adjustable Damped Feet

Speaking of TPM-damping, the Debut EVO 2 stands on three height-adjustable TPE-damped feet. These make for easy leveling and provide great isolation. By using three feet instead of four, Pro-Ject is able to increase stability on uneven surfaces while minimizing surface-contact.

Pick it MM EVO Phono Cartridge

The new Pro-Ject Pick it MM EVO moving magnet cartridge completes the Debut EVO 2 in all respects. It complements the tonearm both sonically and aesthetically. Pro-Ject's phono specialists teamed up with Danish cartridge specialists to develop this design. It uses split-pole pins known for achieving a flat frequency response that's typically only attainable with moving coil designs.

High-Quality RCA/Ground Cables

Cables cannot add any information to a given signal. Instead, they're responsible for allowing as much musical information as possible through to the receiving device. This is why Pro-Ject includes its Connect it Phono E RCA cable. Optimized for phono applications, it uses quality metals and careful configuration to ensure lossless signal transmission.

Sophisticated DC/AC Generator

Pro-Ject turntables use switch-mode power supplies for good reason. They take the unrefined AC power from your wall and convert it to DC. That DC power is then fed to a DC/AC generator within the turntable, which in turn powers the AC motor.

The advantage is that a completely new sine wave is created by the generator, fully decoupling your turntable from the dirty AC power coming from your outlet. This amounts to steady power being fed to the motor, thereby enhancing speed stability.

Overview

  • Design: Belt drive turntable with electronic speed control
  • Pre-adjusted Pick it MM EVO cartridge
  • 11.8" Aluminum platter with TPE damping ring
  • Low-friction precision tonearm bearing
  • Beautiful satin wine red finish
  • 8.6" one-piece carbon tonearm
  • Motor suspension with improved damping
  • Height-adjustable metal feet
  • Electronic speed switch (33 rpm and 45 rpm)
  • Belt drive with electronic speed regulation
  • Eight-coat hand-painted MDF chassis
  • Premium semi-symmetrical phono cable
  • Gold-plated RCA connectors
  • Dust cover included
  • Handmade in Europe

Included accessories

  • 15V DC 0.8A power supply
  • Dust cover
  • 7" singles adapter

Product Specs

  • Platter: 3.75 lb., 11.8" (300mm) diameter die-cast aluminum platter with TPE damping and felt mat
  • Platter bearing: stainless steel axle in bronze bushing
  • Speeds: 33 & 45rpm (electronic speed change)
  • Wow & flutter: +/-0.16% (33rpm), +/-0.14% (45rpm)
  • Speed drift: +/-0.40% (33rpm), +/-0.50% (45rpm)
  • Signal to noise: 68dB
  • Tonearm: 8.6" one-piece carbon tonearm
  • Effective tonearm arm length/mass: 218.5mm / 10.0g
  • Tonearm overhang: 18.5mm
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 16.34" x 4.45" x 12.60"
  • Weight: 13.23 lb.