Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10

The best Debut ever!

The Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 is the ultimate upgrade of the Debut PRO B. In 1991, Pro-Ject surprised the hi-fi world with a turntable that impressed with its outstanding sound and extremely attractive price. The secret of this first Pro-Ject turntable lay in its design, which was completely reduced to the most essential functions. However, the materials and technologies used were uncompromisingly selected with the best possible playback quality in mind.

Following this philosophy, an extensive complete range of turntables, electronic components and loudspeakers was developed over the years. The models in the Debut line are among the best-selling quality turntables in the world. Now the company is celebrating this unique success story by presenting a very special model to mark its 30th anniversary: the Debut PRO - and, based on this, the ultimate version as the "Reference 10".

The Pick it PRO Balanced pickup fitted here is a revised version of the Pick it PRO, which enables "True Balanced" signal transmission. It is the first balanced-compatible MM pickup system in the world! The big advantage of a balanced connection is the ability to remove recorded noise and interference.

The new Pro-Ject Record Puck PRO is available as an option for the Debut PRO, PRO B, Reference 10 and PRO S as well as for many other Pro-Ject models.

Upgrade to TRUE BALANCED

Attention: The Debut Reference 10 is supplied ex works with a semi-balanced phono cable. Use the Debut PRO B Ultra in fully balanced configuration to exploit its full potential and get your True Balanced cable now!

Highlights and features

• NEW One-piece 10-inch tonearm made of carbon and aluminum
• NEW Diamond-cut aluminum parts: Tonearm bearing block, feet, counterweight, speed switch
• NEW Acoustically inert acrylic platter to prevent resonance
• NEW Aluminum sub-platter
• Preset Pick it PRO balanced cartridge
• Mini-XLR output with balanced phono output
• Fully adjustable VTA
• Motor suspension with improved damping
• Height-adjustable metal feet
• Electronic speed switch
• Precision belt drive with electronic speed control
• Eightfold hand-painted MDF chassis
• High-quality semi-symmetrical phono cable
• Dust cover included in the scope of delivery
• Handmade in Europe

Technical specifications

• Speed: 33, 45/(78) rpm (electronic speed change)
• Drive principle: Belt drive with electronic speed control
• Turntable: 300 mm acrylic
• Platter bearing: high-precision stainless steel axle in bronze bushing
• Synchronization fluctuation: 33: +/-0.16 %; 45: +/-0.14 %
• Speed deviation: 33: +/-0.4 %; 45: +/-0.5 %
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 68 dB
• Tonearm: 10-inch tonearm made from a single piece of carbon-aluminum
• Effective arm length/mass: 254 mm / 16.6 g
• Overhang: 16 mm
• Supplied accessories: 15 V DC / 0.8 A power supply unit, dust cover, 78 rpm round belt, 7-inch single adapter
• Power consumption: 4 W/0 W in standby mode
• Gold-plated RCA connections
• Dimensions: 462 × 145 × 345 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 6 kg net

Source: www.audiotra.de