Notably, with the emphasis on the low end, there is no sign of rumble, which is often associated with noise and vibration from the motor arrangement, and this is a positive observation.įor a 45 RPM record, I chose Ed Sheeran’s multiply which is a double album. I will add the bass presentation from the Pro-Ject is excellent with the REL supporting the Kudos speakers. The only problem with a 10” double album, is I’m up and down every 10 or 12 minutes or so flipping the vinyl over in a trance. My favourite track, The Pyramid Song, is towering, wide and emotional. It has a clean delivery too in Packt Like Sardines. Turning to my 10” copy double LP copy of Radiohead’s Amnesiac, I immediately have a sense of an energetic presentation from the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO. The tonearm on the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO is very aesthetic indeed I’m still using the stunning Tellurium Q Ultra Black II speaker cable into the Kudos Cardea C10 standmounted speakers and I am using a REL T/5i to support them in the low end. With the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO, I’m using a Musical Fidelity MM phono stage into the brilliant T+A PA 2000 R integrated amplifier. The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable is retailing at £449.00 with Henley Audio. The turntable itself is 415 x 118 x 320 mm, and with the dust cover open 415 x 365 x 405mm (W x H x D). There are several colour choices and finishes, satin golden yellow and the high gloss red finish stand out to me. There is a high quality feel to the satin blue steel plinth that I have. The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO is boxed cleverly, and you are immediately reassured by the well-packed lid and protection for the preassembled tonearm that everything is thought of. There is also a clear plastic dust cover included that slots on the plinth elegantly. Pro-Ject claim this delivers a “quieter and noiseless operation with less wow and flutter”.įinally, the phono output cable is detachable (and therefore upgradeable?) with a grounding wire alongside it. The metal-based platter is heavy at 1.7kg, it features a thermoplastic elastomer damper on the inside rim that creates a flywheel effect. The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO has three big metal feet The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO can turn to 78 RPM if required, with a belt change. On the front underside is an ON (33.3 RPM) – OFF – ON (45 RPM) switch that controls the speed, and this clever idea avoids changing the belt to adjust the speed. The motor for the turntable is suspended below the plinth to prevent mechanical noise transference to the cartridge and tonearm assembly. The metal feet have a felt pad on the underside.
The turntable is mounted on three adjustable circular metal feet making levelling a simple task. The carbon fibre offers a stiff but lightweight tonearm for the cartridge, claim Pro-Ject. The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO has a classic turntable look with the single piece 8.6” carbon fibre tonearm looking every inch the part. Pro-Ject has a century-old relationship with Ortofon and the turntable is supplied with their well-established Ortofon 2M Red moving magnet cartridge.
Owner, I have unboxed the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO noting the differences in design but reflecting that the two are similar in price and tactile operation, though they are an audio generation apart. Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
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