Mistelbach, Austria – July 30, 2024 – Pro-Ject Audio Systems is proud to announce the latest edition to the Debut Series, Debut PRO B. It enhances the design of its very well-received predecessor, Debut PRO. Two main additions bring listeners closer to the True Balanced experience: a balanced mini XLR output and the Pick it PRO Balanced moving magnet phono cartridge, which is the first of its kind. From the turntable, a mini XLR > mini XLR cable (sold separately) connects directly to the mini XLR input of Phono Box S3 B, Phono Box DS3 B or Tube Box DS3 B. Users can also use a mini XLR > standard XLR cable to connect to either DS3 B model or the Reference Series Phono Box RS2.
All customers’ favorite features from the Debut PRO are still in rotation with the Debut PRO B. An 8.6” carbon-on-aluminum arm tube, a massive tonearm bearing block, a precision-machined diecast TPE-damped aluminum platter, an anti-resonant sub-platter, a sophisticated DC/AC power generator and TPE-damped height-adjustable metal feet all propel the impressive sound quality the turntable is known for. Finished with nickel-plated trimmings and an eight-coat satin black paint job, it looks as good as it sounds. Users can run it balanced and hear it for themselves – the improvement is not subtle.
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Debut PRO B It will begin shipping in the U.S. market late Fall 2024, retailing for $1,099 USD.
Debut PRO B Features:
* True Balanced Connection by Pro-Ject
* Balanced mini XLR output & RCA/ground output
* Pre-adjusted Pick it PRO Balanced MM cartridge
* Mini XLR balanced phono output
* 8.6″ one-piece carbon/aluminum armtube
* Precision aluminum platter with TPE damping
* Fully adjustable VTA & azimuth
* Nickel-plated aluminum bearing block
* Motor suspension with improved damping
* Height-adjustable TPE-damped metal feet
* Electronic speed change with toggle switch
* Precise belt drive w/ electronic speed regulation
* 8-coat hand-painted satin black MDF chassis
* Semi-symmetrical RCA/ground phono cable
* Gold-plated female RCA jacks
* Dust cover with hinges included
* Handmade in Europe
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Speed:
33/45(78)rpm (electronic speed change)
Drive principle:
belt drive (electronic speed regulation)
Platter:
300mm die-cast aluminum platter with TPE damping ring
Platter bearing:
high-precision stainless steel axle in bronze bushing
Wow & flutter:
+/-0.16% (33rpm), +/-0.14% (45rpm)
Speed drift:
+/-0.40% (33rpm), +/-0.50% (45rpm)
Signal to noise:
68dB
Tonearm:
8.6″ one-piece carbon/aluminum armtube
Effective arm length/mass:
218.5mm / 10g
Overhang:
18.5mm
Included accessories:
15V DC / 0.8A power supply, dust cover, 78rpm round belt, 7″ singles adapter, felt record mat
Dimensions (WxHxD):
415 x 113 x 320mm
Dimensions (standard):
16.34 x 4.45 x 12.6″
Mass (Weight):
6kg (13.23 lbs) net
Pro-Ject Audio Systems was founded by one of Austria’s leading high-end audio distributors, Heinz Lichtenegger in early 1991. A genuine music lover and a dyed-in-the-wool audiophile, Heinz challenged the common “cost-no-object” approach to analog audio equipment by manufacturing turntables, tonearms and accessories at a reasonable price without compromising build quality or sonic performance. With his passion for high-end audio fueling a desire to take a familiar industry in a new direction, Heinz proceeded to use Pro-Ject Audio Systems as a locomotive to bring high-end gear to the masses. By adhering to that philosophy while still only using quality electronic components that deliver sound that far exceeds their stature, the engineers at Pro-Ject redefined what is possible in high-end audio and demonstrated that great things do come in small packages.