Turntables — Pro-Ject PS01-Wave by Parov Stelar

The PS01-Wave by Parov Stelar is a distinctive limited-edition turntable from Pro-Ject, based on the proven Debut Carbon Esprit DC platform and released in a strictly limited run of 1,000 pieces worldwide. The PS01-Wave brings Pro-Ject's considered engineering to a collectible, artist-collaboration analogue playback format.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive with a DC motor. A pre-installed tonearm comes fitted with a factory-mounted Ortofon 2M Red magnetic cartridge. The platter is a 300mm acrylic design. Signal-to-noise is 68dB. At 415 x 118 x 320mm and 4.9kg, the PS01-Wave maintains a manageable turntable chassis inherited from its proven Debut Carbon Esprit DC platform.

Sound and use context

Expect a dependable performance reflecting the proven Debut Carbon Esprit DC platform it is built upon, elevated by the collectible Parov Stelar limited-edition status restricting production to 1,000 units worldwide.

Pairing

The pre-installed Ortofon 2M Red cartridge comes factory-matched, and the PS01-Wave connects straightforwardly to an amplifier with a built-in phono stage or an external phono preamplifier.

Alternatives

Pro-Ject's own standard Debut Carbon Esprit DC offers the non-limited-edition platform this model is based on within the same broader Debut series.