![]() ![]() 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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