PRO-JECT DEBUT PRO B TURNTABLE LAUNCHED

The Pro-Ject Debut PRO B Turntable is, says Pro-Ject, their most audiophile Debut yet.

Almost exactly three years after releasing the commemorative Debut PRO turntable, which was originally made to mark the company’s 30th anniversary, Pro-Ject Audio Systems are advancing on the design with a new, upgraded model.

TRUE BALANCED CONNECTION

With the Pro-Ject Debut PRO B Turntable, users can more easily access Pro-Ject’s True Balanced Connection concept technology, for reduced noise and interference, when the turntable is partnered with one of the company’s balanced phono stages and cables.

TONEARM

Pro-Ject says the Debut PRO B takes the traditional Debut template, but improves on every aspect, with each component re-engineered for a more high-end performance. Starting with the tonearm, the Debut PRO B features Pro-Ject’s coveted Carbon-Aluminium one-piece tonearm technology. The 8.6” tube is incredibly light and rigid, utilising the lightweight, sturdy characteristics of carbon fibre, and combining it with aluminium for its added damping properties and better electrical shielding, resulting in improved resistance to external interferences.

The Debut PRO B tonearm can also be adjusted for accurate azimuth and VTA (vertical tracking angle) settings, allowing more experience ed audiophiles to fine-tune their Debut better than ever before. The arm is then finished with a CNC-milled aluminium bearing block with special bearings, high-purity copper internal tonearm wiring, and a shielded junction box with gold-plated RCA and MiniXLR output connectors. The tonearm is supplied with the new Pick-IT PRO Balanced moving magnet cartridge pre-installed and aligned.

PICK IT PRO BALANCED

For the Pick it PRO Balanced, Pro-Ject worked closely with Ortofon to develop something new and Ortofon were able to produce a very special cartridge, designed to deliver a more lively and robust sound with a big dynamic range, like that of traditional SPU cartridge designs.

The Pick it Pro Balanced is also the first moving magnet cartridge from Pro-Ject that’s capable of supporting a True Balanced audio signal to compliant phono stages.

PRO-JECT DEBUT PRO B TURNTABLE

The Pro-Ject Debut PRO B Turntable features include:

NEW pre-adjusted Pick-IT PRO Balanced moving magnet cartridge (normally £199.00 SRP)

8.6” one-piece carbon-aluminium tonearm with fully adjustable VTA and azimuth

Nickel-plated aluminium tonearm bearing block

Non-magnetic aluminium platter with TPE damping

Motor suspension with better damping

Precision belt drive system

Height-adjustable metal feet

Stylish electronic speed change rocker switch (support for 33, 45 and 78 RPM playback)

Eight-layer hand-painted MDF chassis in Satin Black finish (Satin White also available)

Premium semi-symmetrical Connect-IT E phono cable included

Gold plated RCA output connectors and NEW MiniXLR balanced output

Dust cover included

PRO-JECT DEBUT PRO B TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Speeds: 33 / 45 / 78 RPM (78 RPM requires manual adjustment)

Drive Principle: Belt drive with electronic speed control

Platter: 300mm, die cast aluminium platter with TPE damping and felt mat

Main Bearing: High-precision stainless steel axle in bronze bushing

Wow & Flutter: 33 = ± 0.16% / 45 = ± 0.14%

Speed Drift: 33: ± 0.40%; 45: ± 0.50%

Signal to Noise: 68dB

Tonearm: 8.6” one-piece carbon-aluminium tonearm

Effective Arm Length / Mass: 218.5mm / 10.0g

Overhang: 18.5mm

Included accessories: 15V DC / 0.8A power supply, Dust Cover, Standard Flat Belt / 78 RPM Round Belt, 7” Single Adapter, Connect-IT E Phono Cable (RCA), Felt Mat

Power consumption: 4W / 0W standby

Dimensions (w x h x d): 415 x 113 x 320mm

Weight: 6.0kg net

PRO-JECT DEBUT PRO B PRICE

£799, available during August 2024.

Pro-Ject are distributed in the UK by Henley Audio.

HiFi PiG Says: A great looking turntable with plenty of audiophile options at an accessible price.