Pro-ject TURNTABLE DEBUT CARBON EVO - PIANO BLACK $870.00
Designer: Pro-ject & Fine Sounds Americas (FKA Sumiko Audio)
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Pro-ject
Dimensions: 32 × 41.5 × 11.3 cm
Why is it Special?
In the mid-90s, at the height of the Compact Disc, Pro-Ject set a goal: bring back the analog sound experience with something like the debut carbon EVO. We decided to create a turntable that could deliver true analog sound at a price that a new, younger generation of record lovers could afford. It must sound great, be simple in setup and pleasing to use, then exude quality while remaining affordable.
It should also come in a range of colors so it could serve as a centerpiece in any home. The first units that came off the production line in 1999 were a runaway success. We quickly scaled up production to meet the demands of a new wave of analog enthusiasts that the industry had forgotten about. After more than 20 years, the Debut is still one of the best-selling turntables in the history of Hi-Fi with close to 1 million units sold.
The Debut made listening to vinyl an affordable option for music lovers, while its clean, minimalist aesthetic and premium finish options helped make analog fashionable again. We have continually improved upon the Debut formula, adopting new technologies and trends to ensure it was always the best option for under $500.
In the early 2010’s the Debut Carbon was introduced, it stunned the high-end audio world by incorporating exotic materials such as a one-piece carbon-fiber tonearm, thermoplastic elastomer, and an audiophile grade cartridge. The Debut Carbon exploded in the US market where the resurgence of vinyl was really born. Today, vinyl playback has once again become the center of music lovers’ systems.
- 8.6″ one-piece carbon fiber tonearm
- Low-friction precision sapphire tonearm bearings
- Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge, factory mounted and aligned (US only)
- Heavy 1.7kg steel platter w/ TPE damping
- Electronic speed selection for 33 & 45rpm (78rpm capable)
- TPE-damped motor suspension
- Premium gold-plated, chassis-mounted RCA jacks
- One continuous run of high-purity copper tonearm wire
- Shielded termination box
- Height-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum leveling feet
- Hinged adjustable dust cover
- 1.23m semi-balanced phono cable with dedicated ground wire
- 8-coat lacquered finish in 3 high gloss colors, 5 satin matte finishes or real walnut veneer
- Manufactured in the European Union
- Two year parts and labor warranty
Package Contents: - Debut Carbon EVO turntable
- Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge (mounted & aligned)
- Adjustable acrylic dust cover
- Drive belt for 33 1/3 & 45rpm
- Drive belt for 78rpm
- Adapter for 7″ singles
- Connect It E phono cable with external ground wire
- Felt record mat
- Multi-voltage power supply
For nearly 30 years, Fine Sounds Americas (FKA Sumiko Audio) has brought the finest high-end audio products to North America from around the globe. From its humble beginnings as a phono cartridge importer, Fine Sounds Americas has carefully selected its partners and is now comprised of Pro-Ject, Sonus Faber, Sumiko Phono Cartridges, Rotel and Bassocontinuo to assemble a complete answer to every audiophile’s most burning question: what should I buy?
The result is a family of analog and digital audio components that allows you to easily and confidently build your dream audiophile system from the ground up, no matter how big or small your dreams may be. From power amplifiers, speakers, and turntables to streaming devices, DAC’s, and headphone amps, Fine Sounds Americas simply has the best to offer in high-end audio.
Fine Sounds Americas’ relationship with Pro-Ject Audio started in 1993 when Heinz Lichtenegger, CEO of Pro-Ject Audio Systems, recognized that we would be instrumental in establishing his European-proven brand here in the US. This relationship has propelled Pro-Ject to become one of the most venerated brands in affordable high-end audio today.