Project Debut Pro B Turntable with Pick-it Pro Balanced MM Cartridge

The Project Debut PRO B is a true audiophile-grade turntable, featuring class-leading technologies and stunning aesthetics. Thanks to the inclusion of a premium Pick it PRO Balanced moving magnet cartridge and a high-quality MiniXLR connector, the turntable is True Balanced-ready for users who want to upgrade their system performance even further. 

Precision machined MDF plinth for reduced resonance transfer between components
Motor suspension system features a metal decoupling plate that keeps the motor level
Built-in speed control brings added convenience for easy changing between 33 and 45 RPM
Sturdy aluminium platter providing sleek aesthetics
Carbon Fibre and Aluminium tonearm tube is stiff and light with good electrical shielding
Tonearm offers adjustable azimuth and VTA

The Project Debut PRO B takes the traditional Debut template, but improves on every aspect, with each component re-engineered for a more high-end performance. Intensive research, development and listening tests have been necessary to gain the exact sound that Pro-Ject were looking for in producing the Debut PRO B.

The Project Debut PRO B features Pro-Ject’s coveted Carbon-Aluminium one-piece tonearm technology. The 8.6” tube is incredibly light and rigid, utilising the lightweight, sturdy characteristics of carbon fibre, and combining it with aluminium for its added damping properties and better electrical shielding, resulting in improved resistance to external interferences. 

The Project Debut PRO B features Pro-Ject’s coveted Carbon-Aluminium one-piece tonearm technology. The 8.6” tube is incredibly light and rigid, utilising the lightweight, sturdy characteristics of carbon fibre, and combining it with aluminium for its added damping properties and better electrical shielding, resulting in improved resistance to external interferences. 

The in-house designed and manufactured AC drive motor is made to fine tolerances for minimal noise, but to further eliminate any potential interference the motor is decoupled from the main chassis by a mounting plate with TPE-damped fixing points. The mounting plate isolates the motor while still keeping it perfectly level with the sub-platter drive system for absolute speed stability. The turntable plinth also sits on three height-adjustable metal feet with TPE-damping  in a unique nickel-plated finish for the Debut PRO B. The result is a platform free from unwanted vibrations, ideally suited to record playback.  

The Project Debut PRO B is equipped to play 33 and 45 RPM records with a simple switch of the elegant top-mounted rocker switch. When setting to 45 RPM playback and manually adjusting the drive belt to a larger pulley ring, the turntable can also play 78 RPM records. As well as bringing convenience to the overall design, the speed control system also ensures the motor rotation is electronically regulated for total accuracy and stability. 

Pro-Ject have been able to work closely alongside Ortofon to produce a very special cartridge, designed to deliver a more lively and robust sound with a big dynamic range, similar to that of traditional SPU cartridge designs. The Pick it Pro Balanced is also the first moving magnet cartridge from Pro-Ject that’s capable of supporting a True Balanced audio signal to compliant phono stages. The big advantage of a balanced connection is its ability to remove picked up noise and interferences.
Pro-Ject's True Balanced Connection concept has drawn inspiration from professional audio experts, who all make use of balanced audio connections for a reliable, rock-solid performance in their high-pressure environments like live concert venues and recording studios. Pro-Ject’s True Balanced Connection concept intends to extend these benefits to a broader variety of vinyl enthusiasts than ever before.

To make the most out of your Project Debut Pro B, we would recommend incorporating a Balanced Phono Preamplifier into your system, such as the Phono Box S3 B or Phono Box DS3 B, and using a Mini-XLR to Mini-XLR cable to connect between the two. 

Specifications
Drive Principle - Sub-Platter Belt Drive
Speeds - 33,45 & 78 RPM(with Adaptor Pulley-optional)
Speed Variance (33 RPM) - 0.4%
Speed Variance (45 RPM) - 0.5 %
Wow and Flutter (33 RPM) - 0.16 %
Wow and Flutter (45 RPM) - 0.14 %
Turntable Signal to Noise Ratio - 68 dB
Main Bearing - Stainless Steel & Bronze
Main Platter Material - Die-cast Aluminium with TPE Lining
Plinth Material - MDF
Sub-Platter - Metal spindle, plastic base
Tonearm Type - Adjustable
Tonearm Material - Carbon Fibre & Aluminium Sandwich
Effective Tonearm Length - 218.5 mm
Overhang - 18.5 mm
Effective Tonearm Mass - 10 g
VTA Adjustment - Yes
External Power Supply Rating - 15V-800mA DC
Maximum Power Consumption - 4 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) - 415 x 113 x 320 mm
Weight - 6 kg
Products Included - Pick it PRO Balanced