{"product_id":"pro-ject-debut-evo-2-hi-fi-turntable","title":"Pro-Ject - Debut EVO 2 Hi-Fi Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Debut EVO 2 turntable! The Debut lineage holds firm footing among the best-selling hi-fi record players of the 21st century. Most recently,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDebut III,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDebut Carbon DC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDebut Carbon EVO\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave illustrated to the audio world just how good vinyl records can sound – and always at real-world prices. This has long been the goal of the Debut range: to put all our eggs in the basket of sound quality while stripping away unnecessary convenience-oriented features that might detract from sonic performance. We call it the “Industry Standard in Value” because nowhere else in the market can you obtain such an blend of sophisticated hi-fi implements so affordably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDebut EVO 2 – What’s New\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Debut EVO 2 turntable takes the torch passed along by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDebut Carbon EVO, and it’s dressed to impress. The following changes are onboard…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5027\/0926\/files\/Debut-EVO-2-Tonearm-Bearing-300x167.webp?v=1739386078\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Tonearm Bearing Block \u0026amp; Counterweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm pivot assembly might look familiar. It now uses the same bearing block as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDebut PRO B. The additional mass draws unwanted resonance away from the armtube \u0026amp; cartridge. It also provides a more stable anchor for the tonearm’s pivot. The anti-skating scale at attached to the bearing block too, making it quite a bit easier to work with. We reduce resonance to an even greater degree with a TPE-damped counterweight. These improvements along with the carbon fiber tube \u0026amp;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eABEC 7\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eball\/race bearing provide effortless tracking with no friction, allowing all the micro-detail through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5027\/0926\/files\/Debut-EVO-2-Vinyl-Record-Platter-300x139.webp?v=1739386130\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Record Platter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother implement that comes courtesy of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDebut PRO B\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eXA B\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eturntables, this has quickly become one of our favorite vinyl record platters. 1.7kg (3.75 lbs) heavy, the platter is CNC-machined from aluminum. Additional machining is applied in the precision-balancing process, which ascertains the platter is completely steady \u0026amp; even as it rotates. To eliminate any potential for unwanted resonance created by the metal material, we’ve machined a ridge into the underside of the platter \u0026amp; filled it with TPE (thermoplastic elastomer). This mutes any potential ‘ringing’ effect. Adding the cutout \u0026amp; TPE to the periphery of the platter also heighten the ‘flywheel effect,’ or rotational stability. Last \u0026amp; certainly not least, the use of aluminum instead of steel makes way for any and all\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emoving coil phono cartridges. Since MC cartridges use much stronger magnets than do moving magnet cartridges, some MCs had potential for magnetic interaction with the steel platter supplied with the Debut Carbon EVO. This risk is now off the ‘table (pun intended).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5027\/0926\/files\/Debut_EVO_2_-_Cartridge-300x92.webp?v=1739386206\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick it MM EVO Phono Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a hearty 7mV output, Pro-Ject’s new moving magnet cartridge has been tweaked specifically to sound great on the Debut EVO 2. Working in tandem with the Danish cartridge experts at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrtofon, Pick it MM EVO transcribes music with immediacy, speed \u0026amp; ‘slam.’ The cartridge’s sonic signature homogenizes harmoniously with Debut EVO 2’s more neutral \u0026amp; transparent underlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5027\/0926\/files\/Debut-EVO-2-RCA-Jacks-300x145.webp?v=1739386241\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe audio junction box is now flush with the bottom of the MDF plinth for a cleaner aesthetic. We’ve also added the alluring new ‘Red Wine’ finish to the satin-painted offerings. All other finishes remain intact. Satin finishes are ‘red wine,’ black, blue, green, white, yellow \u0026amp; real-Walnut wood veneer. Gloss finishes are black, white \u0026amp; red. All painted finishes are done by hand using an 8-coat process before finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5027\/0926\/files\/Debut_EVO_2_Tonearm-300x87.webp?v=1739386293\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAudiophile Carbon Fiber Tonearm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject was the first manufacturer to produce a carbon fiber tonearm for a ‘table costing less than $1000 (the original Debut Carbon). The Debut EVO 2 features a premium 8.6″ carbon fiber armtube with a massive aluminum bearing block that draws resonance away from the cartridge. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eABEC-7-rated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emain tonearm ball\/race bearing guarantees precise, stable and accurate tracking across a record side. The gimbal bearing uses 2 lateral stainless steel tips \u0026amp; thrust pads for smooth motion in the vertical plane. The carbon fiber tube is highly rigid, relatively light \u0026amp; anti-resonant in nature. The one-piece armtube\/headshell design further prevents unwanted resonance and offers an ideal physical pairing with the supplied phono cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Adaptive anti-skating’ means that the anti-skate force increases across a record side. Due to progressively varying conditions from the outer to inner record grooves, skating force itself too increases as the arm traverses the record. Viewed thusly, it only makes sense that a decent anti-skating system adapts with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5027\/0926\/files\/Debut-EVO-2-AC-Generator-300x191.webp?v=1739386333\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSophisticated DC\/AC Generator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur turntables use switch-mode power supplies for good reason. They take the unrefined AC power from your wall and convert it to DC. That DC power is then fed to a DC\/AC generator within the turntable, which in turn powers the AC motor. The advantage is that a completely new sine wave is created by the generator, fully decoupling your turntable from the dirty AC power coming from your outlet. This amounts to steady power being fed to the motor thereby enhancing speed stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5027\/0926\/files\/Debut-EVO-2-Turntable-Isolation-Feet-277x300.webp?v=1739386365\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSweet Isolation Feet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecent isolation feet are imperative to the performance of a hi-fi turntable. They’re responsible for preventing all manner of external vibration \u0026amp; resonance from getting back to the highly-sensitive phono cartridge. We use 3 height-adjustable feet for easy leveling \u0026amp; optimal stability on any surface. The metal columns are CNC-machined with cutouts for and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDamp it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eisolation pods. The pods are made of a purpose-selected variety of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer). They’re highly effective at absorbing everything from footfall vibration to resonance created by your speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5027\/0926\/files\/Pro-Ject-True-Balanced-Logo.webp?v=1739386443\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrue Balanced – Get Blown Away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting us apart from the competition, all Pro-Ject turntables are configured for balanced operation.* Switching to balanced is no subtle upgrade and promises to redefine ‘reference’ sound quality in your turntable system. What’s needed to get there are a) a moving coil cartridge (or the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced), b) a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eturntable with balanced phono outputs, c)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea phono preamp with balanced phono inputs\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand d) a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebalanced cable carrying the phono signal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom turntable to phono preamp. Typically a much more costly endeavor, Pro-Ject has changed that landscape by offering products that make the technology attainable to any serious listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDebut EVO 2 comes equipped with a balanced-capable RCA\/ground phono output. It can be run balanced with an RCA \u0026gt; mini XLR phono cable and a balanced phono stage that has a mini XLR input (Phono Box S3 B,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePhono Box DS3 B,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTube Box DS3 B). The turntable ships with an RCA\/ground \u0026gt; RCA\/ground phono cable for maximum compatibility out of the box (unbalanced dual single-ended RCA\/ground is by far the most common connection type in phono). Balanced add-ons are sold separately. Browse options for balanced phono preamps \u0026amp; cables in the reel below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Excluding turntables with built-in phono preamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes shop_attributes\" aria-label=\"Product Details\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--weight\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e32 × 41.5 × 11.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"yikes-custom-woo-tab-title yikes-custom-woo-tab-title-features\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-adjusted Pick it MM EVO phono cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum platter with TPE damping ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-friction precision tonearm bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful new satin ‘red wine’ finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.6″ one-piece carbon fiber tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor suspension with improved damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight-adjustable TPE-damped metal feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic speed change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with electronic speed regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-coat hand-painted MDF chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium semi-symmetrical phono cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated female RCA jacks \u0026amp; grounding post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"yikes-custom-woo-tab-title yikes-custom-woo-tab-title-specs\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33 \u0026amp; 45rpm (electronic speed change)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive principle: belt drive w\/ electronic speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: 1.7kg (3.75 lbs) 300mm die-cast aluminum platter with TPE damping \u0026amp; felt mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter bearing: stainless steel axle in bronze bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow \u0026amp; flutter: +\/-0.16% (33rpm), +\/-0.14% (45rpm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed drift: +\/-0.40% (33rpm), +\/-0.50% (45rpm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal to noise: 68dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: 8.6″ one-piece carbon tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective arm length\/mass: 218.5mm \/ 10.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverhang: 18.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded accessories: 15V DC 0.8A power supply, dust cover, 7‘‘ singles adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (WxHxD): 415 x 113 x 320mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (standard): 16.34 x 4.45 x 12.60″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass (Weight): 6kg (13.23 lbs) net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sumiko","offers":[{"title":"High Gloss Black","offer_id":59547057094737,"sku":"9120129864831","price":239.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High Gloss White","offer_id":59547057127505,"sku":"9120129864947","price":239.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Steel Blue","offer_id":59547057160273,"sku":"9120129864961","price":239.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Red Wine","offer_id":59547057193041,"sku":null,"price":239.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Black","offer_id":59547057225809,"sku":"9120129864954","price":239.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":59547057258577,"sku":"9120129865005","price":239.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Green","offer_id":59547057291345,"sku":null,"price":239.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin White","offer_id":59547057324113,"sku":null,"price":239.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Yellow","offer_id":59547057356881,"sku":null,"price":239.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High Gloss Red","offer_id":59547057389649,"sku":null,"price":239.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/5778\/3889\/files\/Pro-Ject-Debut-EVO-2-Turntable-on-Display.webp?v=1779329133","url":"https:\/\/c09u90-kd.myshopify.com\/products\/pro-ject-debut-evo-2-hi-fi-turntable","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}