Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Classic Turntable with Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge

The newly offered Ortofon 2M Red cartridge offers the lowest levels of colouration ever achieved in a "moving magnet" style cartridge, all thanks to the inclusion of modern design elements not featured on other contemporary cartridges.

This product represents the new mainstream flagship turntable from the Pro-Ject brand and unequivocally cements the Debut Carbon's leadership in features and value at this high-activity area of the market. With a total value of $629 RRP for the Debut Carbon 2M Red, new levels of performance are achieved in this price-point. The product is unique at the price point, offering motor isolation, native speed regulation circuitry, a true "ultra low-mass" tonearm and a market-leading cartridge – features rarely seen in comparable turntables.

In addition to this newly added feature, the turntable also sports a lightweight carbon fibre tonearm, a minimalistic and audio-driven design, interchangeable interconnects, dust cover, and is available in a full range of glossy finishes - Piano Black, Red, White, Blue, Green, Silver, Yellow and Purple.

Features

8.6" Carbon tonearm

We use premium, cutting edge materials for all our components, especially our carbon fibre Debut Carbon tonearm.

• Higher rigidity
• Heavily reduced reverberation
• No sound colouration - your music sounds pure and natural
• Pre-fitted with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge for great sound and a quick start

Sorbothane motor suspension

Our new suspension system ensures noise and vibration is kept to a bare minimum for the best sound.

• Significant reduction in vibration
• Minimised rumble
• Interference-free drive mechanism for pure uninterrupted audio
• Powered by a DC supply with ultra frequency DC-driven AV generator for greater speed stability

Full width, medium density main platter

The Debut Carbon utilises a medium density platter with a diameter wide enough to support the entire LP for increased stability.

• Improved wow & flutter
• Felt mat provided for record grip and smooth performance

2M Red features

• an improved engine, which provides an increased output of 5.5mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy
• a tipped Elliptical diamond and split pole pins with a copper wire
• 2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth

Specifications

Design: Manual Belt Drive Turntable with hydraulic lift.
Speeds: Nominal speeds 33 / 45 (manual speed change).
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Red Moving Magnet cartridge pre-fitted.
Tonearm: Pro-Ject 8.6 Carbon one-piece tonearm - adding stiffness and reducing resonance around the pick-up cartridge (rarely found on budget turntables, due to high production costs, but on the Debut Carbon!
Base: Medium density fibreboard (MDF) base with four vibration absorbing rubber feet.
Platter: 300mm Metal Platter.
Platter Mat: Felt Mat.
Counterweight: High-quality counterweight mounted in Sorbothane - helping further reduce unwanted resonance.
Lid: Hinged Lid/Dustcover.
Output Jacks: Gold-plated RCA phono jacks.
Leads: Basic detachable RCA lead is included.
Motor: DC
Two isolation 'feet' made specially by Ortofon A/S, used to decouple the motor from the plinth.
Motor decoupled from base for reduced vibration transmission and better sound.
Signal to Noise: -68dB.
Wow & Flutter: ±0.10%.
Speed Drift: ±0.80%.
Input Impedance: 47k ohms/100pf.
Bearing: Precision stainless-steel bearing system for smooth, quiet platter rotation.
General Features
Power Supply: 230V Power Supply.
Consumption: 16V/40mA AC.
Dimensions (WxHxD): 415 x 118 x 320mm dustcover closed
Gross Weight (Inc Packaging): 8kg.
Nett Weight: 5.6kg.
Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years