After the worldwide success of the Debut Carbon EVO turntable, Pro-Ject crowns this range with a new turntable: the Debut PRO B!
Pro-Ject Debut PRO B: design
The Pro-Ject Debut PRO B turntable offers a new design that contrasts with the Austrian manufacturer's previous productions. Its surprising design is highlighted by the various milled parts (CNC) in aluminum in nickel finish.
The manufacturing process makes it possible to produce very high-quality and durable components and to avoid the use of plastic, which often ages poorly over time.
Pro-Ject Debut PRO B: Chainring
The new Debut PRO B platter is a completely new version from Pro-Ject.
This die-cast aluminum chainring is precisely balanced in an extra step to achieve a perfectly balanced chainring. The material used is anti-magnetic, which allows the Debut PRO B to be paired with a low-level MC cartridge.
This platter is equipped underneath with a TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) ring that dampens all resonances and minimizes wow and flutter. It is also designed to be combined with the new Record Puck PRO presser puck, available as an option.
Pro-Ject Debut PRO B: motor
The synchronous motor is combined with electronic control that ensures the most precise and stable speeds possible.
Gear change is via a toggle switch. Except for the 78t speed which requires a belt change (supplied) and a stylus change (optional).
PRO-JECT DEBUT PRO B: OUTPUT AND PHONO CABLE
The Pro-ject DEBUT PRO B is therefore equipped with traditional RCA shoes but also with a stereo Mini XLR. The latter is therefore a symmetrical output, hence the "B" for Balanced. To be able to reap the benefits of this output, you need a special cable and of course a balanced phono preamp and an MC cartridge.
Depending on your phono preamplifier, you will need a "Connect It Phono Mini XLR / Mini XLR" or a "Connect It Phono Mini XLR / 2x XLR" cable.
We remain doubtful about this connection for several reasons. It can only be done with phono cables that only Pro-Ject offers, and it is only optimal with an MC. And this turntable comes standard with an MM. And so this connector offers a very small musical contribution... Even if the Pick It Pro cartridge is announced by the manufacturer as being "symmetrical"
It should be noted that this turntable only comes with a Connect It E RCA phono cable. This is a low-capacitance phono cable with a shield superior to standard interconnect cables.
Pro-Ject Debut PRO: test and listen
The sound output is far from the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO II and closer to the Pro-Ject X1 B as expected. Indeed, the latter is very similar in design to the Debut PRO if we put aside the acrylic top.
The level of transparency is higher than that of the Debut Carbon EVO II. The details and nuance also seem more obvious. The soundstage and the precision of it are surprising for a turntable in this range.
The biggest difference is certainly the dynamics and the "physical" side that the Debut PRO B adds compared to its little sister the Debut Carbon EVO II. On this parameter, it also seems to do a little better than the X1. Nevertheless, we can prefer the more calm and "fleshy" side of the latter.
Clearly, this Pro-Ject Debut PRO B turntable is closer to a Pro-Ject X1 B in terms of technology but also in terms of reproduction than a Debut Carbon EVO II. But it is still less efficient than the superb Debut Pro S equipped with its 10-inch tonearm!
The DEBUT PRO B is an excellent turntable, superbly made and very musical.
To recommend.
FranckPro-Ject Debut PRO B turntable
Speeds: 33, 45/(78)
Speed change: electronic
Drive principle: belt drive with electronic speed control
Turntable: die-cast aluminium with TPE damping
Deck diameter: 300 mm
Deck cover: felt
Axle/bearing: stainless steel and bronze
Wow & flutter 33T: +/-0.16
Wow & flutter 45T: +/- 0.14
33T speed drift: +/-0.40
45T speed drift: +/-0.50
Signal to noise: 68dB
Arm: 8.6’ carbon/aluminium monoblock
Effective length: 218.5 mm
Effective weight: 10.0 g
Overhang: 18.5 mm
Power supply: 15V DC / 0.8A
Cover: Clear acrylic
Accessories: phono cable, 45T centring device
Dimensions(WxHxD): 415 x 113 x 320 mm
Weight : 6 kg
Pro-Ject Pick It Pro cartridge
Principle: MM (Moving-Magnet)
Output voltage at 1 kHz: 4 mV
Channel separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB
Tracking capability at 315 Hz: 70 µm
Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz +/- 2dB
Stylus type: Elliptical
Radius of stylus tip: r/R 8/18 µm
Bearing force: 1.8 - 2.2 g (mN)
Recommended contact force: 2.0 g (mN)
Tracking angle: 20
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 750 Ohms
Internal inductance: 450mH
Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance: 150-300pF
Weight: 7.2 g
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