Pro-Ject Debut PRO B Turntable

After the Debut Carbon EVO revolutionized the Debut series in 2020, the Debut PRO raised the bar even higher. Now, the Debut PRO B receives a new balanced MM cartridge – the Pick it PRO Balanced.

The new Pick it PRO Balanced delivers the same lively and robust sound and is now also ready to be used with Pro-Ject’s True Balanced Connection. In that sense, it is the first MM cartridge of its kind.

The Debut PRO B brings a new design to Pro-Ject turntables. The precision CNC-milled parts are optically perfectly coordinated. The nickel finish of all these aluminum components result in a hard, resistant surface. This process enables Pro-Ject to produce very high-quality and sustainable components and avoid plastics and similar materials that degrade over time and affect sound quality.

The tonearm bearing is a completely new design. Precision CNC’d out of a single block of aluminum, you can see all the production stages above. The last step is putting a nickel finish on it. This increases the rigidity of the bearing, ensuring free and fluid movement of the tonearm and precise tracking without material degradation in looks or function.

The electronically regulated synchronous motor drives the platter and guarantees the most accurate and stable speeds. Change between them easily with the toggle switch. With the supplied round belt for 78 RPM you can also listen to your shellac records.

The new Debut PRO B platter is a first on any Pro-Ject turntable. It features a notch for the record label. The die-cast aluminum platter is reworked and precision balanced in an extra step to obtain an evenly spinning platter. It is anti-magnetic, allowing MC cartridges to work properly. Delve deep into the vast upgrade path the Debut PRO B has to offer!

The anti-magnetic heavy aluminum platter has a ring made of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) on the inside that helps to dampen all resonances and minimizes wow and flutter. The separately available Record Puck PRO provides an extra level of damping and stability, so it is the perfect add-on for the Debut PRO B.

A Hybrid Tonearm

The new Debut PRO B features a one-piece carbon-aluminum sandwich tonearm. The carbon layer gives the tonearm a high degree of rigidity, while the inner aluminum tube takes over the damping of the tonearm. This makes the tonearm perfect to be upgraded with higher-end MC cartridges!

The newly designed tonearm base allows you to adjust both the azimuth and the vertical tracking angle (VTA). The tonearm height can be continuously adjusted by loosening the two grub screws. These settings give you the option of adapting the tonearm to height changes allowing the use of different turntable mats or other cartridges to always achieve the best sound quality. Setting and experimenting with the VTA and azimuth is crucial in extracting every last bit of performance out of your cartridges.

Included Accessories

• 15V DC / 0.8 A power supply
• Dust cover
• 78 RPM belt
• 7‘‘ single adapter

Specifications

Speeds: 33, 45 (electronic speed change), 78

Drive Principle: Belt drive with electronic speed control

Platter: 300 mm die-cast aluminum with TPE damping and felt mat

Platter Bearing: Stainless steel axle in bronze bushing

Wow & Flutter (33, 45): +/-0.16%, +/-0.14%

Speed Drift (33, 45): +/-0.4%, +/-0.5%

Signal to Noise: 68 dB

Tonearm: 8.6” one-piece carbon tonearm

Effective Arm Length, Mass: 218.5 mm, 10 g

Overhang: 18.5 mm

Dimensions (WHD): 16.3″ x 4.4″ x 12.6″ (415 x 113 x 320 mm)

Weight: 13.2 lb. (6 kg)