Description
Pro-Ject Debut E Carbon Turntable with Ortofon 2M Red
Serious vinyl sound, done the sensible way.
The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO is one of the most complete and musically engaging turntables in its class. Designed and built in Europe, it combines proven analogue engineering with modern refinement, delivering vinyl playback that feels confident, dynamic and deeply involving.
At its core is a precision belt-drive system paired with a heavy aluminium platter and low-noise motor, ensuring stable speed and excellent pitch accuracy. This allows music to flow naturally, with solid bass control, clear midrange detail and a relaxed, open top end.
The carbon fibre tonearm is engineered for low resonance and precise tracking, providing an ideal partner for the factory-fitted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. This cartridge is known for its energetic presentation and excellent groove tracking, making it a strong all-rounder for a wide range of musical styles.
Designed to be easy to live with yet rewarding to grow into, the Debut Carbon EVO offers a clear upgrade path through cartridge, isolation and phono stage improvements. Whether you are stepping into serious vinyl playback or refining an existing system, this turntable delivers lasting performance without unnecessary complexity.
The Pro-Ject Debut E Carbon is built for people who want proper hi fi vinyl performance without turning setup into a weekend project. It takes the proven Debut platform and sharpens the key areas that matter most: speed stability, low resonance, and clean tracking. Paired with the Ortofon 2M Red moving magnet cartridge, this package delivers a lively, detailed and genuinely musical presentation that works brilliantly across everything from rock and electronic to jazz and acoustic.
The headline upgrade is the one-piece 8.6 inch carbon tonearm. Carbon fibre is used here for a reason: it is stiff, light, and naturally resistant to resonance. That means better control of the stylus in the groove, clearer transients, and a more focused stereo image. Add the pre-fitted 2M Red and you get a cartridge that is famous for punchy dynamics, clean vocals and strong tracking, making it an ideal partner for a performance-first deck like this.
Daily usability is where the Debut E Carbon wins hearts. Electronic speed switching makes it easy to change between 33 and 45 RPM at the push of a button, and 78 RPM playback is available as an option with the correct stylus. Combined with a heavy steel platter and belt drive design, the result is stable rotation and a confident, rhythmically locked sound that keeps timing intact and bass tight.
Why it works so well
- Carbon fibre tonearm for low resonance and precise tracking
- Ortofon 2M Red cartridge pre-fitted for immediate, high quality playback
- Electronic speed switching for easy 33 and 45 RPM selection
- 78 RPM capability available with optional stylus
- Heavy steel platter for improved speed stability and lower vibration
- European build quality with a strong upgrade path for future system growth
If you want a turntable that feels like a genuine step into proper hi fi, the Debut E Carbon with 2M Red is one of the smartest choices in its class. It is engaging, upgradeable, and built to keep you spinning records for years rather than months.
Specifications
- Speed: 33, 45/(78) (electronic speed change)
- Drive principle: belt drive
- Platter: 300mm, 1.7kg heavy steel platter with felt mat
- Platter bearing: high precision stainless steel axle in bronze bushing
- Wow & flutter: 33: ±0.22%; 45: ±0.21%
- Speed drift: 33: ±0.80%; 45: ±0.85%
- Signal to noise: 65dB
- Tonearm: 8.6” one-piece carbon tonearm
- Effective arm length: 218.5 mm
- Overhang: 18.5mm
- Included accessories: 15V DC / 0.8A power supply, dust cover, 7‘‘ single adapter
- Power consumption: 4W / 0W standby
- Dimensions: 415 x 118 x 320mm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 5.5 kg net
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