Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB DC Red / 2M Red

The first Debut turntable, introduced in the late 1990s, was a revolution for the hi-fi industry. For the first time after the arrival of Compact Disc and the assumed demise of vinyl records, an analogue product re-emerged in the “mass market” – something all music lovers could afford. The new DEBUT CARBON ESPRIT (DC) was designed to set new standards in this category for the coming decade – perfectly timed as analogue today is 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. This material normally is extensively used in high-end tonearms, but – because of cost reasons – was never used in products at lower price levels. 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 low noise AC motor with effective motor decoupling (utilising TPE damping) and ultra precision frequency DC-driven AC generator (like Speed Box) for ultimate speed stability without unwanted vibration.  

Features:

• Lifestyle for vinyl fans  

• 8,6” carbon tonearm  

• Heavy non resonant acrylic platter  

• New DC power supply with ultra precision frequency DCdriven AC generator (like Speed Box) for ultimate speed stability

• Precision belt drive with synchronous motor  

• New TPE motor suspension  

• Magnetic cartridge 2M red from Ortofon  

Specifications:

• Speed : 33, 45 (manual speed change)
• Drive principle : belt drive
• Platter : 300mm acrylic platter
• Mains bearing : stainless steel
• Wow & flutter : +/- 0,10%
• Speed drift : +/- 0,80%
• Signal to noise : - 68dB
• Tonearm : 8,6”, Carbon
• Effective arm length : 218,5 mm
• Effective arm mass : 6,0 g
• Overhang : 18,5mm
• Tracking force : 10 - 30mN
• Included accessories : RCA cable, lid
• Power connection : 110/120 or 230/240 Volt - 50 or 60 Hz
• Dimensions : 415 x 118 x 320mm (WxHxD) lid closed / Weight : 5,6 kg net
• Cartridge : Ortofon 2Mred