On many competitor turntables, the 2M Red is an upgrade, but on the Debut Carbon it’s the stock model. The Debut Carbon’s Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge ($99 if purchased separately) is one of Turntable Lab’s most recommended cartridges and one of the top 3 listening cartridges in its price range. The Debut Carbon's detachable Connect It E cables come included 4) Quality, Modular, Upgradeable Components Completely loose or too much force is not a good sign. Good tonearms feel like they defy natural gravity. Good tonearms feel like they’re floating with a subtle downward force. Lab Tip: When shopping for a turntable, lift up the tonearm and get a feel. More rigid and lighter than steel, the Carbon-Fiber tonearm gets the most out of a good cartridge. This level of manufacturing just doesn’t exist elsewhere at this price range. First it was the tonearm tube, then they introduced a one-piece design that integrated the headshell. Over the last 5 years, Pro-Ject has developed a carbon fiber tonearm. This design was heavily copied in the market and many competitors actually purchase these tonearms to install on their turntables. When Turntable Lab first started carrying the Debut Series, the tonearms were made of an alloy. The prime example of “manufacturing evolution” in the Debut Carbon is its carbon fiber tonearm. The Debut Carbon 1-Piece Carbon Fiber Tonearm with integrated headshell 3) That Tonearm Pro-Ject has also invested heavily in CNC machinery and other advanced hardware to increase precision and productivity. The factory has been producing turntables since the 1950s and has an unequaled breath of knowledge and experience in producing precision instruments. Almost every component is manufactured in house allowing for significantly lower costs and better QC than other manufacturers. "Pro-Ject is the largest audiophile turntable manufacturer in the world (by a large margin!) and is highly vertically integrated. To get more specific, here’s a quote from Pro-Ject's Buzz Goddard: In addition, the Debut Series shares features and processes with the manufacture of Pro-Ject's high-end turntables. They have been continually investing in the manufacturing process, keeping quality high and costs low. Pro-Ject is able to continually improve the Debut Series product because of economies of scale, working exclusively with a renowned EU-based factory (conversely, most competitors use the same OEM-style factory in China). ![]() We’ve seen substantial upgrades over the years in the Debut’s tonearm, motor, and cartridge.įor example, the latest model of the Debut Carbon added a newly-designed, stable and efficient DC motor + power supply plus a new suspension system with elastomer materials (TPE) used in Pro-Ject's higher end turntables. Each model has brought meaningful changes aimed at performance. ![]() The Debut Series has gone through several model changes over the last decade while maintaining its price point. Cartridge Headshells / Alignment / CleanersĢ) Product Evolution + Economies of Scale
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