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Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced - new balanced turntable

18.12.2024 06:10 | ~2 minutes read

The Pro-Ject presented a new vinyl turntable, PRO S Balanced. The body of the Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced turntable is made of MDF and has hand-painting in eight layers. The turntable features a belt drive with an aluminum subplatter, which is designed to guarantee increased speed accuracy. The main platter is also made of aluminum - first using a die-casting process and then with the highest precision using a CNC machine.

Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced. Image source (c) Pro-Ject
Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced. Image source (c) Pro-Ject

The turntable motor is controlled by an electronic speed controller and allows easy switching between 33 1/3 and 45 rpm. When using a specially designed round belt, a speed of 78 rpm is also supported for playing shellac records. The Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced turntable is equipped with an external 15 V DC 0.8 A power supply unit, which can be replaced with an optional Pro-Ject Power Box S3 Phono, which, according to the manufacturer, brings a significant improvement in sound quality. 

Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced. Image source (c) Pro-Ject
Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced. Image source (c) Pro-Ject

The Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced turntable is factory-equipped with tonearm (an S-shaped tonearm made of aluminum and anodized in black). The length of the tonearm is 10 inches, which guarantees tracking of the record groove with minimal error. The S-shape allows for a higher effective mass than straight tonearms, making it suitable for use with heavy MC-cartridges. The tonearm allows easy adjustment of VTA and azimuth. Also, the Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced turntable offers factory-equipped MM-cartridge Pro-Ject Pick it S2 C MM.

Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced. Image source (c) Pro-Ject
Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced. Image source (c) Pro-Ject

The package of Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced turntable, in addition to the dust cover, includes a 78 rpm belt, a 7-inch adapter, and a Pro-Ject Record Puck E clamp. The retail price of the turntable is 999 euros.

Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced. Image source (c) Pro-Ject
Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced. Image source (c) Pro-Ject

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

Turntables — Pro-Ject Debut PRO S

  • Model name

    Debut PRO S

  • Speed

    N/A

  • Drive

    Direct-drive

  • Suspension

    Fixed

  • Tonearm preinstalled

    Yes

  • Tonearm model

    Pro-Ject S

  • Cartridge preinstalled

    Yes

  • Cartridge model

    Pro-Ject Pick it S2 C MM

  • Platter

    aluminium

  • Motor

    15

  • Wow and Flutter (%)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise (dB)

    N/A

  • Rumble (-dB)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    462 x 145 x 345

  • Weight (kg)

    7

  • Official link

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