New
Project Debut Reference 10
The Pro-Ject Debut series began a revolution in analog audio, making high quality turntables accessible to music lovers worldwide. Today, the latest Debut turntable continues that tradition, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge design and craftsmanship
The aluminium components of the Debut Reference 10 are finished with a precise diamond-cut process, giving them a striking, refined appearance with clean edges and a premium feel
Platter & Sub-Platter: Uses a resonance-free acrylic main platter (no mat required) paired with a diamond-cut aluminum sub-platter on a stainless steel spindle and bronze/PTFE bearing block.
Damped & height adjustable feet
The three height adjustable damped aluminium feet guarantee the perfect stand & massively reduce risk of acoustical feedback.
Tonearm: Equipped with a 10-inch carbon-aluminum tonearm offering full adjustability for both azimuth and vertical tracking angle (VTA) via grub screws.
Adjustable VTA & Azimuth
The Debut Reference 10 features a tonearm that offers full adjustability for both azimuth and vertical tracking angle (VTA), allowing for precise alignment and optimal performance.
By simply loosening the two grub screws, the tonearm height can be continuously adjusted, providing the flexibility to accommodate variations in cartridge heights or different turntable mats. These advanced adjustment options make it easy to fine-tune your setup.
Cartridge: Comes bundled with the Pick it PRO Balanced moving magnet cartridge (pre-aligned at the factory).
Speed Control: Electronic speed selection for 33⅓ and 45 RPM via a top/side-mounted toggle switch, with a manual belt change for 78 RPM.
Connectivity: Included gold-plated RCA cables. (Most users note that when using the RCA-only configuration, leaving the external chassis ground floating helps prevent potential ground loop hum)
On the rear panel there is also a mini-XLR balanced output for use with compatible balanced phono stages like S3B or DS3B. Optional mini XLR balanced cable
Reviews
An award right out the gate - Ref 10 wins EISA Award
EISA, or the Expert Imaging and Sound Association, is an organisation representing over 50 of the most respected special interest publications and websites from 27 countries.
"With the Debut Reference 10, Pro-Ject sets a new audiophile benchmark in the value segment. The sophisticated engineering of this minimalist turntable impresses, with an extra-long 254mm (10″) carbon-fibre-and-aluminium tonearm that minimises tracking error, plus a decoupled motor and high-quality acrylic platter for outstanding speed stability and smooth operation. A bonus is Pro-Ject's True Balanced Connection technology for interference-free balanced signal transmission, perfectly complemented by the factory-fitted Pick it Pro Balanced MM cartridge. Sonically, the Debut Reference 10 delivers remarkable maturity, deep bass, exceptional transparency, and an expansive soundstage, pushing the boundaries of what's achievable at this price."
Specifications
- Speed: 33, 45/(78) (electronic speed change)
- Drive principle: belt drive with electronic speed control
- Platter: 300mm acrylic
- Platter bearing: high precision stainless steel axle in bronze bushing
- Wow & flutter: 33: +/-0,16%; 45: +/-0,14%
- Speed drift: 33: +/-0,4%; 45: +/-0,5%
- Signal to noise: 68dB
- Tonearm: 10” one-piece carbon-aluminium tonearm
- Effective arm length/mass: 254 mm / 16,6 g
- Overhang: 16mm
- Included accessories: 15V DC / 0,8A power supply, dust cover, 78 RPM round belt, RCA cables
- Power consumption: 4W / 0W standby
- Dimensions: 462 x 145 x 345mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 6 kg net
