Pro-Ject introduces Debut Carbon The Original turntable

Pro-Ject has expanded its Debut turntable series with the introduction of the Debut Carbon The Original. The new model features a one-piece carbon-fibre tonearm with an integrated tube and headshell, supported by a low-friction, CNC-milled aluminium bearing block. To improve tracking accuracy and reduce resonance, the design includes an adaptive anti-skating mechanism and a TPE-damped counterweight, which the company claims can reduce arm and cartridge resonances by up to 50 per cent.

The turntable is built on a CNC-machined high-density MDF plinth and utilizes a precision belt-drive system. This system includes a 1.7kg steel platter, a glass-fibre-reinforced ABS sub-platter, and an aluminium pulley powered by an AC synchronous motor designed for stable speed and quiet operation. The unit comes equipped with a pre-adjusted Ortofon Pick it S2 MM cartridge.

Available in High Gloss Black, Satin Black, and Real Wood Walnut finishes, the Debut Carbon The Original is scheduled for international release in November. Pricing is set at £499 in the UK, €599 in Europe, and US$649 in the United States. The package includes an acrylic dust cover, a felt mat, and a Connect it Phono E RCA cable.