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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC with Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge (Gloss Black)

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  • 8.6" carbon tonearm
  • Increased platter size with more weight
  • Precision belt drive with synchronous motor
  • New Sorbothane motor suspension
  • Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
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power source
Corded Electric
AC
Corded Electric
DC
AC
connectivity tech
Wired
Auxiliary
Wireless
Wired
signal format
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
material
Plastic, Engineered Wood
Engineered Wood
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Wood
weight
5600 grams
16.76 pounds
12.12 pounds
8.11 pounds
1.2 grams
14.99 pounds
motor type
DC Motor
DC Motor
AC Motor
AC Motor
AC Motor

From the manufacturer

The turntable classic with carbon tonearm and DC power supply!

The first Debut turntable, introduced in the late 1990s, was a revolution for the hi-fi industry. The new Debut Carbon DC was designed to set new standards in this category for the coming decade – as perfectly timed as analogue is today, it’s again a respected source, while the demand for good turntables is growing again!

The most obvious improvement is the inclusion of a Carbon tube for the tonearm, which increases stiffness and decreases unwanted resonance. Together with other improvements like an increase in platter size and weight to realize even smoother rotation, the overall sound quality is greatly improved. The approved belt drive design offers a low noise AC motor with effective motor decoupling (utilising TPE-damping) and ultra precision frequency DC-driven AC generator (like the Speed Box) for ultimate speed stability without unwanted vibration.

The DEBUT CARBON DC is offered in high-gloss black, shiny red, green, blue, yellow, silver, purple, white or as walnut mat.

2m red

Premium Cartridge included

Pre-installed Ortofon 2M Red for audiophile vinyl enjoyment

tonearm

Stunning carbon fibre arm

An 8.6" one-piece carbon fibre tonearm, adding stiffness and reducing resonance around the pick-up cartridge

debut carbon back

Technical data:

Speed: 33.45 (manual speed change)

Drive principle: belt drive

Platter: 300mm metal with felt mat

Mains bearing: stainless steel

Wow & flutter: 33: +/- 0.60%, 45: +/- 0.70%

Speed drift: 33: +/- 0.19%, 45: +/- 0.17%

Signal to noise: 68dB

Tonearm: 8.6”, Carbon

Effective arm length: 218.5 mm

Effective arm mass: 6.0 g

Tracking force: 10 - 30mN

Power connection: 110/120 or 230/240 Volt - 50 or 60 Hz

Included accessories: 15 volts DC /0.8A power supply, dust cover

Dimensions: 415 x 118 x 320mm (WxHxD) lid closed

Weight: 5.6 kg net

Product Description

The Best-Sounding Under-$400 Turntable Made: Plug-and-Play Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Includes Installed Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge, Carbon-Fiber Tonearm, DC Power Supply, and Much More Plainly speaking, no other turntable comes close for the price. Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC boasts an incredible carbon-fiber tonearm for stiffness, an updated DC power supply for resolute speed stability, and the critically acclaimed Ortofon 2M Red moving-magnet cartridge for exceptional detail retrieval. When you're ready to hear what high-end analog really sounds like at an extremely affordable cost, this superb plug-and-play 'table is the only one that should be on your radar. By decreasing unwanted resonances, the 8.6" carbon-fiber tonearm immediately yields higher fidelity from any LP you play. Combined with the preinstalled 2M Red, this arm/cartridge combination delivers exceptional tracking and recovery of the musical nuances found within vinyl grooves. A hefty platter, low-noise motor with effective decoupling, stable isolation feet that protect Debut Carbon DC from vibrations, and multiple high-gloss color options are icing on the cake. Honestly, we don't understand how this is built and sold for less than $400. 100% Music Direct Guaranteed. "I'm confident the Carbon DC will sonically outperform any cheap CD player, particularly in terms of musical flow and general warmth. ...The sense of depth and spaciousness plus the image stability is impressive. Most highly recommended. I don't know what else comes close for $399."
 – Michael Fremer, Stereophile Terrific Support and Suspension Keep Vibrations and Noise to a Minimum An attractive, piano-gloss finished, resonance-reducing MDF plinth supports a heavy, wide low-resonance platter for smooth rotation and low wow and flutter. Additionally, a felt record mat gives you superior record support and decoupli

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
587 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, performance, ease of installation, and value of the turntable. For example, they mention that it works great, the tonearm is beautiful, and the instructions are fairly decent to understand. That said, they appreciate appearance, speed, and clarity. That being said, opinions are mixed on the quality.

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103 customers mention89 positive14 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the turntable. They mention that it has great sound, they hear music that is vibrant, alive, and connects with them. The soundstage seems to be wider and fuller, and it's wonderful hearing albums they've stashed away for twenty years. They also say the extras make a massive improvement reducing unwanted noise, and the turn table is completely silent. Customers also mention that the turn tables is great for jazz, punk, and metal.

"...It's sweet, crisp, solid on the low, middle and high, great for jazz or punk or metal and is going to please anyone but douchebags who wear fedora..." Read more

"...It sounds fantastic, which I know is so subjective...." Read more

"...Sound, looks, lowered wear on the vinyl...the only issue is convenience...." Read more

"...Red cartridge supplied with the turntable (and pre-installed) produces wonderful sound, but if you are a more serious audiophile this turntable..." Read more

69 customers mention59 positive10 negative

Customers like the performance of the turntable. They say it's easy to set up, works great, and produces a pleasing sound. They also appreciate the design and carbon fiber tonearm. Overall, customers are happy with the quality features and the simple setup of this basic higher end TT.

"...I wanted a simple looking, great sounding and affordable turntable that I could play at home...." Read more

"...It was love at first sound… soooooo much warmer and rich than anything I’ve heard in 25 years!..." Read more

"...The simplistic sleek design is attractive included in the home theater setup. My only concern is longevity for the Pro-ject...." Read more

"...The initial sound I'm getting is very pleasing with no rumble, wow, flutter, or wobble. Mission accomplished." Read more

60 customers mention50 positive10 negative

Customers like the ease of installation of the turntable. For example, they say the instructions are fairly decent to understand and assemble. They also mention that the turn table is very simple with absolutely no frills. That said, some say the anti-skate setting is not complicated. Overall, customers are happy with the ease and quality of installation, and recommend it to others.

"...Setting the anti-skate is not complicated, but please read the instructions carefully as there is a tethered counterbalance weight that needs to be..." Read more

"...Product came well-packed and with all parts and was easy to assemble with guidance from instructions and youtube videos..." Read more

"...First of all, it's a beautiful, minimalist record player, and matched my piano speaker set perfectly...." Read more

"...I do miss the strobe though. The Pro-ject is a really basic manual turntable that plays vinyl very well. It also has great reviews...." Read more

47 customers mention41 positive6 negative

Customers like the value of the turntable. They say it's well worth the purchase price, has quality features, and is competitively priced. Some say the turn table is a great deal out of the box and provides better sound quality for the money.

"...I wanted a simple looking, great sounding and affordable turntable that I could play at home...." Read more

"...bought a "used-like new" from IQ HOME ENTERTAINMENT for a very good price. The turntable could have passed for new...." Read more

"...I think it is well worth the money and a great purchase...but...there are a couple of things I don't like, didn't think of, or miss from my old..." Read more

"...This is a good combo for a reasonably priced system." Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the turntable. They mention that the piano black looks really sharp with the carbon fiber, and the graphite tonearm is very nice. The finish is amazing, and it has a sweet, crisp sound.

"...It's sweet, crisp, solid on the low, middle and high, great for jazz or punk or metal and is going to please anyone but douchebags who wear fedora..." Read more

"...Sound, looks, lowered wear on the vinyl...the only issue is convenience...." Read more

"...First of all, it's a beautiful, minimalist record player, and matched my piano speaker set perfectly...." Read more

"...Again, the graphite tonearm is very nice and just adds to the beauty. The felt pad is rather thin as a lot of reviews state...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the turntable. They mention that the speed stability is great, the dc setup is very speed stable, and the speed sounds like it stays put. The motor runs smoothly and the carbon fiber arm is a superb build. It's easy to change the platter speed with the included belt tool. Customers also appreciate the less skipping and more stable playback than the UTurn. They say that it has no wobble and is heavy enough to have no flutter.

"...The speed sounds like it stays put. I have now means to measure that...." Read more

"...The dc setup is very speed stable. The noise and rumble are all at very low levels... very impressive. It tracks wonderfully...." Read more

"...This German turntable has no wobble. The Ortofon cartridge is better than the Audio Technica which came with the Teac...." Read more

"...It has no wobble; it is heavy enough to have no flutter, and the felt minimizes a lot of the warpage of some very old vinyl...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers like the clarity of the turntable. They say that it has lots of detail and the music feels alive.

"...Very clear, lots of detail and with a good record the music joins you in the room...." Read more

"...than the stock Red, but so far, I find the stock head to be warm and clear...." Read more

"...eh turntable does bring out the best sound of the speakers I have.. Clear enough that you get the full feel of the analog sound...." Read more

"...It's sending more signal to my pre-amp, and there is significantly more clarity overall, the highs are crisper, I hear more definition and..." Read more

58 customers mention39 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the turntable. Some mention that it's a good quality, basic manual turntable that's built like a rock. However, others say that it is thin that when held up to the light, light is easily seen, and there is a somewhat spitty quality to cymbals. It started skipping a year ago, and the felt mat occasionally sticks to the records.

"...As for sound, the quality is fantastic but I think the bass is a little less overall than my Gemini for my rock and roll collection." Read more

"...It's sweet, crisp, solid on the low, middle and high, great for jazz or punk or metal and is going to please anyone but douchebags who wear fedora..." Read more

"...About a year ago, it started skipping. I tried to set it up many times but to no avail. I finally took it to a highly rated repair shop...." Read more

"Please understand this is a good quality, basic manual turntable...." Read more

Well Worth It!
5 Stars
Well Worth It!
For the past several years I had been using a vintage Technics early 80s turntable that was one notch below their top of the line - for a P mount. It has a modern Audio Technica cartridge and sounds fine. I couldn't help but think that I was short-changing my listening experience in some manner with the older tech.I thought well this is expensive...then I did a 1982 $ to 2019 $ for the Technics unit I bought back in high school, well. THIS IS A BARGAIN!!!!! What I paid for the Technics is roughly 550 in today's dollars.Everything about this turntable is a significant upgrade over the Technics.Sound, looks, lowered wear on the vinyl...the only issue is convenience. I knew going in, and I used to have a totally manual Technics back in the day. Setting up the tone-arm, getting up to move the tone-arm off the record, etc. For a true audiophile, that's part of the fun. But some folks that might be too much, so be prepared. If you like hitting a button and walking away for an hour, nope. NOT for you. There are other more convenient turntable options for you.I would give ten stars if I could. The cartridge is high quality unit and the tone-arm is top shelf.HIGHLY, HIGHLY Recommend.
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For the past several years I had been using a vintage Technics early 80s turntable that was one notch below their top of the line - for a P mount. It has a modern Audio Technica cartridge and sounds fine. I couldn't help but think that I was short-changing my listening experience in some manner with the older tech.

I thought well this is expensive...then I did a 1982 $ to 2019 $ for the Technics unit I bought back in high school, well. THIS IS A BARGAIN!!!!! What I paid for the Technics is roughly 550 in today's dollars.

Everything about this turntable is a significant upgrade over the Technics.

Sound, looks, lowered wear on the vinyl...the only issue is convenience. I knew going in, and I used to have a totally manual Technics back in the day. Setting up the tone-arm, getting up to move the tone-arm off the record, etc. For a true audiophile, that's part of the fun. But some folks that might be too much, so be prepared. If you like hitting a button and walking away for an hour, nope. NOT for you. There are other more convenient turntable options for you.

I would give ten stars if I could. The cartridge is high quality unit and the tone-arm is top shelf.

HIGHLY, HIGHLY Recommend.
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Phil Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Big smiles. Hrs of enjoyment
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2021
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Luis Fernando Gutiérrez Domínguez
5.0 out of 5 stars La experiencia del Pro-Ject Debut Carbon
Reviewed in Mexico on February 27, 2020
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西沢寛
5.0 out of 5 stars 無理無駄のない正にアナログなプレーヤー
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Alex Kaiser
5.0 out of 5 stars Einfach und einfach gut
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RICCARDO
5.0 out of 5 stars The best at the lowest price - Il meglio al minor prezzo
Reviewed in Italy on December 22, 2016
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best at the lowest price - Il meglio al minor prezzo
Reviewed in Italy on December 22, 2016
Non c'è storia. Questo giradischi è sicuramente il miglior acquisto qualità/prezzo per estrapolare tutto il possibile dai nostri vinili vecchi e nuovi. La Ortofon Red riesce a scovare tutti i suoni anche i più nascosti e traccia in maniera ottimale anche dischi "problematici". Merito del braccio in carbonio ad alta rigidità e bassissimo attrito che segue fedelmente i solchi anche con dischi ondulati. Ottimi bassi ed acuti ben presenti per la testina e splendida l'estetica piano black del giravinili. Unica piccola pecca: se dovete suonare un 45 giri dovrete smontare il piatto per cambiare puleggia alla cinghia in base alla diversa velocità. Io personalmente ho solo 3 45 giri contro circa 600 33 giri: per me problema inesistente. Esistono sicuramente altri gira e testine ancora migliori ma la percentuale di miglioramento sarà sempre inversamente proporzionale all'aumento di spesa rispetto a questo prodotto. Con questo kit si va sul sicuro. Prestazioni hi-fi a costi umani. Grazie anche per la spedizione impeccabile e rapida più del preventivato (è arrivato in 36 ore dall'ordine).
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