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New Version of "The Sexiest Record Player Out There" Includes Balanced MM Phono Cartridge
"Sleek and sophisticated, the Pro-Ject Debut PRO turntable is perfect for the stylish audio crew," reports Rolling Stone, which honored the Debut PRO as Best Designed Record Player 2024. "It's equipped with a fully adjustable Azimuth & VTA, an aluminum tonearm for perfect tracking, and a heavy aluminum platter with a TPE ring to dampen all resonances and minimize flutter. If you’re looking for the sexiest record player out there, look no further."
Building on the strengths of the Debut PRO and taking this acclaimed turntable to the next performance level, Pro-Ject developed the Debut PRO B.
This table is identical to the Debut PRO with one crucial difference. The "B" in "PRO B" stands for balanced, and the PRO B is one of the first Pro-Ject turntables to come with the world's first "True Balanced" MM moving magnet phono cartridge along with a mini-XLR balanced phono output. This is a big deal if you interested in an ultimate LP listening experience from Pro-Ject.
Raising the Bar on Affordable Premium Vinyl Playback
Since 1991, Pro-Ject has been offering high-quality hi-fi products at a reasonable price for discerning music lovers. Pro-Ject started with turntables, because they are the first choice for the most natural and affordable music reproduction. The main focus is always on the materials and technology used. The shape and design of Pro-Ject turntables are always dictated by the functionality.
To this day, the designs have always been kept functional and clean, so the first Pro-Ject product was very simple but made from the highest quality materials: MDF, steel, aluminum, glass, and carbon. Plastic was not used for reasons of sound, durability, and the love of the environment. The result was a high-quality but simple-looking product with great sound at a low price.
After the Debut Carbon EVO revolutionized the Debut series in 2020, the new Debut PRO B raises the bar even higher.
"True Balanced" MM Phono Cartridge
The included Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge is a revised version of the Pick it PRO that allows you a "True Balanced" signal transmission. Pro-Ject teamed up with Ortofon to develop this balanced-compatible MM cartridge, and it is the first of its kind! The big advantage of a balanced connection is its ability to remove picked up noise and interferences.
Quality cables make your hi-fi system sound better by ensuring that every detail and information of the music signal is transmitted to the next component in the chain.
The included Connect it Phono E RCA is a high-quality, unbalanced phono optimized cable. Pro-Ject focuses on quality core materials like a copper conductor for a signal transmission without losses.
For an upgrade in audio performance which allows you to take maximum advantage of the included Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge, Pro-Ject's "True Balanced" cable range offers you the perfect cable to connect your turntable to Pro-Ject's Phono Box S3 B, Phono Box DS3 B, or Tube Box DS3 B phono preamplifiers. These cables are optional and sold separately and are recommended for ultimate sound from your Debut PRO B.
Award-Winning Performance
hi-fi+ magazine honored the Debut PRO with an Editor's Choice Award for 2024.
"Its prowess in handling dynamic shifts, subtleties in harmonic balance, and rhythmic expression sets a new standard in affordable fidelity.
"The Debut Pro's remarkable performance in delivering natural timing and musical expression solidifies its position as a standout choice for the vinyl newcomer. The Debut Pro's effortless expression exemplifies its exceptional ability to reproduce music faithfully, making it a standout performer at a very sensible price."
"The Best Value Option at This Price Point"
"Not only a multiple What Hi-Fi? Award-winner, it's also now the best value option at this price point," notes Kashfia Kabir in a February 21, 2024 post for What Hi-Fi?, which named the Debut Pro its Best Overall Record Player 2024.
"This Debut Pro turntable is terrific at digging deep into the production and revealing layers of instrumental textures that most at this level ignore. It sounds incredibly precise and crisp."
"Recommended Component" Honors
Stereophile honored the Pro-Ject Debut PRO by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2023.
According to Stereophile, "The Debut PRO is a lively, fun, exhilarating turntable; it makes records—or rather music from records—jump, boogie, and sing… I was consistently surprised at the Debut PRO's ability to relay gobs of detail in a natural, compelling manner."
"This… handsome-but-unassuming record player proved to me what a manufacturer with decades of experience and expertise can do when designing an analog machine to a price point. The Debut PRO bowled me over with its dynamics, detail, soundstaging, spatial depth, and scale."
8.6" Carbon/Aluminum Tonearm
The Debut PRO B features a one-piece carbon/aluminum sandwich tonearm. The carbon layer gives the tonearm a high degree of rigidity, while the inner aluminum tube takes over the damping of the tonearm. This super stiff and uniquely dampened tonearm construction ensures perfect tracking of the record groove.
Adjustable VTA and Azimuth
With the new tonearm of the Debut PRO B, both the azimuth and the vertical tracking angle (VTA) can be set. The tonearm height can be continuously adjusted by loosening two set screws. These settings give you the option of adapting the tonearm to height changes, allowing the use of different turntable mats or other cartridges to always achieve the best sound quality.
Nickel-Plated Metal Parts
The nickel finish of the aluminum components results in a hard, resistant surface. This process enables Pro-Ject to produce very high-quality and sustainable components and avoid plastics and similar materials that continue to age over time. The precision CNC-milled parts are aesthetically stunning and lead the Debut PRO B to its modern, simple, elegant, and unprecedented design.
Always the Perfect Speed
An onboard Speed Box electronically guarantees accurate and stable speeds. Change between speeds easily with the flip of a switch. With the supplied round belt for 78 RPM, you can also listen to your shellac records (with appropriate cartridge for 78s, optional, sold separately). So that no motor vibrations reach the pickup, the Debut PRO B has the new motor suspension, which is responsible for the perfect decoupling of the motor.
The Dampened Platter
The dampened platter was specially designed for the Debut PRO B. It is die-cast from aluminum to offer the optimal balance of mass and damping. This massive platter is peripherally damped with a TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) ring on the bottom side. In addition to resonance damping, this ring adds extra mass, which in turn minimizes wow and flutter as the platter rotates.
Sophisticated DC/AC Power Generator
All Pro-Ject turntables come with a simple but highly effective 'wall wart' type switch mode power supply. This works well, because these 'tables incorporate a precision DC-driven AC generator inside the turntable, which powers the motor. This system results in a completely clean, new sine wave. This guarantees very clean power for enhanced speed stability.
Consider This Optional Upgrade Power Supply
A clean and stable power is necessary for your turntable. The included power supply is already a good base, but you can take this a step further.
The optional Power Box S3 Phono upgrade power supply (sold separately) provides power for the Debut PRO B and also a Pro-Ject phono preamp. Its two outputs are specifically engineered to power Pro- Ject turntables and phono preamps. The sophisticated DC filtration can have a dramatic impact on the sound quality.
In addition to the sound improvements, Power Box S3 Phono also offers a cleaner cable solution, avoiding PSU and cable management obligations.
