Description
Debut Reference 10
The Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 continues the legacy of the iconic Debut series, which revolutionised analogue audio by making premium turntables accessible to music lovers worldwide.
Every element is meticulously crafted – from the hand-painted chassis to the precision tonearm – ensuring stability, clarity, and effortless performance. This turntable invites you to slow down and rediscover your favourite albums, immersing yourself in the stories hidden within the grooves.
The Debut Reference 10 features CNC-milled aluminium components finished with a precise diamond-cut process, giving the turntable a refined, premium aesthetic.
Unlike plastic or less durable materials, solid aluminium ensures long-lasting quality and sustainability. Every part is perfectly matched in form and finish, creating a clean, modern, and timeless design that complements any listening space.
Advanced Tonearm
At the heart of the Debut Reference 10 is a 10-inch carbon-aluminium sandwich tonearm. The carbon fibre outer layer provides exceptional rigidity for accurate stylus movement, while the aluminium core effectively dampens vibrations.
This unique construction delivers precise groove tracking, reduced distortion, and a cleaner, more detailed sound. Full adjustability for azimuth and vertical tracking angle (VTA) allows audiophiles to fine-tune their setup for optimal performance.
Precision Speed Control
Enjoy flawless playback with electronic speed control and a newly developed motor suspension system that isolates vibrations for uninterrupted audio.
The diamond-cut aluminium sub-platter adds mass and improves speed stability, while the acrylic main platter enhances acoustic performance by matching vinyl’s impedance. Height-adjustable damped feet ensure perfect levelling, preserving channel balance and sonic accuracy.
True Balanced Connectivity
The Debut Reference 10 includes the Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge, enabling True Balanced signal transmission.
This advanced connection eliminates noise and interference, ensuring pure, high-fidelity sound. Pair it with Pro-Ject’s balanced cable range and phono stages for the ultimate analogue experience.
Debut Reference 10 Turntable, in Black Satin finish, by Pro-Ject Audio Systems
Features
- Heavy resonance-free acrylic platter allows the music to shine through
- Fully decoupled motor stands in its own heavy base for reduced resonance transfer
- Built-in speed control brings added convenience for easy changing between 33 and 45 RPM
- Play 78 RPM records by manually adjusting the drive belt and setting the speed to 45 RPM
- Upgraded aluminium sub-platter adds additional weight and allows for finer tolerances in production
- Extended 10-inch tonearm length reduces inner-groove distortion
- Carbon fibre & aluminium tonearm tube is stiff and light with good electrical shielding
- External DC power supply generating clean current
- Supplied with semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance Connect-IT E RCA optimised turntable RCA cables
- True Balanced Connection Capable
- Factory-mounted with a Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced Cartridge
- Dust cover included
- Made in Europe
Specifications
- Drive Principle: Belt Drive
- Speeds: 33 & 45 RPM (78 RPM with separate upgrades)
- Speed Variance (33 RPM): +/- 0.4 %
- Speed Variance (45 RPM): +/- 0.5 %
- Wow and Flutter (33 RPM): +/- 0.16 %
- Wow and Flutter (45 RPM): +/- 0.14 %
- Turntable Signal to Noise Ratio: 68 dB
- Main Bearing: Stainless Steel & Bronze
- Main Platter Material: Acrylic
- Main Platter Thickness: 300 mm
- Sub-Platter: Aluminium
- Tonearm Type: Adjustable
- Tonearm Material: Carbon Fibre & Aluminium Sandwich
- Effective Tonearm Length: 254 mm
- Overhang: 16 mm
- Effective Tonearm Mass: 16.6 g
- VTA Adjustment: Yes
- External Power Supply Rating: 15 V – 800 mA DC
- Maximum Power Consumption: 4 W
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 462 x 145 x 345 mm
- Weight: 6 kg
Included
- Debut Reference 10 Turntable, with adjustable Tonearm
- Pick-It PRO Balanced Cartridge
- External DC Power Supply
- Connect-It E RCA Cables
- Dust Cover
- Documentation
Full Pro-Ject Range Available
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