Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC turntable

Manual turntable with carbon tonearm and acrylic platter

Ortofon 2M Red cartridge

DC power supply

Comes with dust cover and phono cable

 

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Description

Ever the perfectionist, the Austrian manufacturer has now released an upgraded version of their famous Debut Esprit: the Debut Carbon Esprit DC turntable.

It is available in seven different high-gloss colours ranging from black to white and including red and green, amongst others. This turntable is the most elaborate model in the range.

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC : motor

Designed after the new Debut Carbon model, the Esprit DC features a number of specific improvements, and in particular a new AC motor with a new suspension, complete with two TPE vibration isolation bushings. It reduces vibration in the turntable and rumble, hence improving the signal-to-noise ratio.

The motor also features a new bearing with stainless steel spindle.

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC : platter and speed change

The platter is crafted into a trued 300 mm single acrylic piece. It usefully replaces the felt platter mat, which had static building problems.

Unlike conventional steel platters, its low resonance frequency delivers a more neutral and evenly textured sound quality.

You can change the speed (33⅓/45 RPM) by moving the belt to the desired cog. The platter must be lifted to access the belt, which is very simple.

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC turntable

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC : tonearm and phono cartridge

The biggest change has been to the tonearm. The original 8.6" one-piece aluminium tonearm has been replaced by a new and exclusive 8.6" one-piece carbon tonearm weighing only 6 g!

This significantly increases rigidity and provides much improved tonal neutrality and precision.

The new design of this Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC means that while it comes with the famous and efficient Ortofon 2M Red cartridge with an elliptical stylus, it is also compatible with a large selection of other cartridges.

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC turntable - Ortofon 2M Red cartridge

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC : cables

It is worth mentioning that the tonearm cables are not captive. So the standard cables can easily be replaced by higher performing models, such as Pro-Ject's 'Connect It' range.

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC turntable

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC : listening and review

The sonic performance is very precise and well balanced. Reduced noise allows the listener to focus on the music and the details.

The sound stage is quite amazing for a turntable within this price range.

The technical and technological solutions adopted by Pro-Ject have proven once again to be a success. OK, it doesn't quite match the performances of its elder sisters, but you can't deny that the sound quality is excellent for a product under €450 with a phono cartridge!

Also, another great feature is its superb finish, regardless of the colour you opt for. This Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC turntable is yet another success for Pro-Ject! Another job well done!

 

CAUTION: Speed Box I, II and S are not compatible with the following DC motors: Debut Carbon, Debut Carbon Esprit, Debut Carbon USB.

VIDEO demonstration of how to set up any Debut Carbon model: click here

Franck

Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm manual change

Drive principle: belt 

Motor: Synchronous, isolated with TPE bushings

Platter: 300 mm acrylic

Spindle: Stainless steel

Wow & Flutter: +/- 0.1% -Speed drift +/- 0.8%

Signal-to-noise ratio: - 68dB

Tonearm: 8.6”, 218.5 mm carbon fibre

Effective tonearm mass: 6.0 g

Tracking force: 10 - 30mN

Accessories: Phono cable, dust cover, 45 rpm adapter

MM Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Red

DC power supply: 15 V

Dimensions: 415 x 118 x 320 mm closed dust cover

Weight: 5.6 kg

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Customer reviews
(36 reviews)

Customer reviews

4.9/5
05/16/2020

une super platine

Merci maplatine.com, cette platine me fait visiter mes vinyles sur un ampli marantz 6006 et des aria 906, la voix ressort merveilleusement bien, c'est une delice

10/12/2019

Rapport Qual/Prix

Cela fait NEUF ANNEES que je possède cette platine qui tourne environ 340 jours de l'année. Mon interrupteur vient de me lâcher et le réparateur va m'en mettre un autre, c'est peu de choses. Le moteur tiens bien et je suis très satisfait de cette platine au bon rapport qualité/prix. Ca n'est aucunement une platine de pro audiophiles MAIS elle restitue assez proprement de bons enregistrements vinyles (faut voir aussi les pressages avant de juger la platine).

09/30/2019

avis MOREAU alain

J ai recu ma platine debut carbon dc mardi 24 09 2019 commande samedi 21 09 donc delais de livraison rapide emballage conforme aux promesse de ma platine.com . Apres avoir regle un probleme de ronflette du a mon preampli phono , que du bonheur rapport prix exellent ma platine precedente etait unr thorens 145 MK1 pourtant tres bonne mais qui commencait a etre couteuse en pieces d usure elle datait de 1975 je recommande ce produit

07/28/2019

Impeccable

Très content de mon achat, livraison rapide, emballage indestructible. Très bonne petite platine et très bon site.
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC turntable

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit DC turntable

Manual turntable with carbon tonearm and acrylic platter

Ortofon 2M Red cartridge

DC power supply

Comes with dust cover and phono cable

 

The maPlatine.com bonus: All of our turntables are set up and tested before delivery!

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