I had the turntable playing in about 20 minutes after opening the box. Since the Debut Carbon EVO has a factory-installed tonearm and cartridge, the initial setup was super simple. There is no question that technically speaking the Debut Carbon EVO will fit the bill for most record listeners and music lovers just starting out in the hobby. I recall being very impressed with the sound reproduction these tonearms are capable of, each time I heard them in play. In fact, my earliest encounters with Pro-Ject tonearms was during listening sessions with turntables outfitted with the Pro-Ject 9cc Evolution tonearm. Pro-Ject tonearms are very well regarded in the audio business as evidenced by the fact that the company is an OEM tonearm supplier for a number of other high-end turntable manufacturers. The tonearm offers a very stiff, lightweight construction to achieve a high level of playback performance. Pro-Ject’s own 8.6-inch one-piece carbon tonearm is included with all models. The rest of the world gets the Ortofon 2M Red moving magnet cartridge. Thanks to this, the Debut Carbon EVO achieves a quieter operation, with less wow and flutter.Īs I mentioned above, my Debut Carbon EVO turntable came equipped with a Sumiko Rainier moving magnet cartridge, which is supplied to all US customers. The 1.7 kg steel platter has also received an upgrade: a TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) ring has been added on the inside of the platter. Another refinement is a trio of new height-adjustable, damped aluminium feet that allow you to easily level the turntable and provide additional vibration control. One of the refinements in the design of the Debut Carbon EVO over its predecessor is in the motor suspension which provides improved vibration control. In contrast, many similarly priced competitors require users to manually adjust the speed selection, meaning that you have to remove the platter and move the drive belt – which is quite a hassle. This makes switching between 33 / 45/ 78 RPM records a breeze. You’ll be happy to know that it offers an electronic speed selection, via a hidden button under the left side of the plinth, which is a great feature to see at this price range. Underneath the surface, the Debut Carbon EVO focuses on the core elements that make a good-sounding turntable: a well thought-out design, high quality materials and expert craftsmanship. Visually, the Debut Carbon EVO looks simple and elegant, and comes in a variety of satin color finishes (black, blue, green, white and yellow), glossy color finishes (red, white, black) and also a satin walnut veneer version. Just unpack it, follow a few simple assembly instructions and you’ll be ready to enjoy music in a few minutes flat. You won’t need any specialist tools or the need to go through a complicated setup which many turntables require. What you get is the turntable itself, a newly designed Sumiko Rainier moving magnet cartridge and a removable acrylic lid. It comes as a complete package that’s ready to play out-of-the-box. It is designed with entry-level users and first-time record player buyers in mind. The Debut Carbon EVO is the successor to the company’s legendary Debut Carbon turntable and offers improvements in many areas. Now let’s take a closer look at their latest turntable. Pro-Ject Audio designs its products in Austria and produces them in various parts of Europe.
According to the company’s website, Pro-Ject Audio has a seemingly simple mission: “to offer the best analogue experience for reasonable prices”. This brings us to Pro-Ject Audio and their latest introduction, the Debut Carbon EVO turntable priced at $499 USD. Naturally then, it should come as no surprise that turntable sales have also seen healthy sales growth. Sales of records also surged dramatically in the UK in December 2020, as reported by the British Phonographic Industry. hit a new record high since Nielsen Music/MRC Data began tracking music sales in 1991. Case in point – BIllboard recently reported that in December 2020 weekly vinyl album sales in the U.S. Well it turns out that Pro-Ject Audio bet on the right move. Some people argued that it was commercial suicide, while others believed that it was a smart move in anticipation of the rebirth of the analogue format. However despite these predictions, in 1991 a company named Pro-Ject Audio was born. In the era of growing digital music adoption, many people predicted vinyl enthusiasts along with the format itself to quickly fade away. Admin T08:12:14+00:00 March 30th, 2021 | Home, Reviews, Turntables and Cartridges | 24 Comments
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