The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO 2 sits at the heart of Pro-Ject’s turntable range, slotting above the entry-level T1 series and below the Debut PRO. It builds on the multi-award-winning Debut Carbon EVO with a redesigned platter, upgraded motor suspension and a new cartridge developed in collaboration with Ortofon.
Platter & Drive System
The steel platter of the original Debut Carbon EVO has been replaced with a 300 mm die-cast aluminium platter weighing 1.7 kg. A ring of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is bonded around its perimeter to damp resonance. The platter rides on a stainless steel axle seated in a bronze bushing, providing low-friction, low-noise rotation.
Drive comes from a high-quality AC motor fed by a DC/AC power generator that creates a clean sine wave for enhanced speed stability. A sophisticated suspension system with a metal decoupling plate isolates the motor from the plinth. Electronic speed switching between 33 and 45 RPM is controlled via a rocker switch on the plinth — there is no need to lift the platter and reposition the belt.
Tonearm
The 8.6-inch one-piece carbon fibre tonearm has an effective length of 218.5 mm and an effective mass of 10.0 g. The bearing block is CNC-milled from aluminium and damped with TPE to minimise resonance transfer. An adaptive anti-skating mechanism adjusts force across the record groove for consistent tracking from lead-in to run-out.
Cartridge
The Debut Carbon EVO 2 comes pre-fitted with the Pick it MM EVO, a moving-magnet cartridge developed with Ortofon using their split pole pins technology. It delivers a high dynamic output with a flat frequency response that Pro-Ject describes as comparable to moving-coil designs.
Construction
The plinth is precision-machined from MDF for controlled resonance behaviour. Gold-plated RCA output sockets are integrated into the rear of the plinth, and a semi-balanced Connect it E Phono RCA interconnect cable is included in the box. The turntable is also supplied with a dust cover, felt mat and 7-inch single adapter.
The Debut Carbon EVO 2 is available in ten finishes: six satin colours (Black, White, Blue, Fir Green, Wine Red and Yellow), three high-gloss options (Black, White and Red) and a real wood walnut veneer.
What the Press Says
- "Lively, detailed and fluid sound" with an "easy-going, open, smooth presentation" — What Hi-Fi? ★★★★★ (September 2024)
- What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 winner
| Drive Type | Belt-driven sub-platter |
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| Speeds | 33 and 45 RPM (electronic switching) |
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| Wow & Flutter | 33 RPM: ±0.16%; 45 RPM: ±0.14% |
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| Speed Drift | 33 RPM: ±0.40%; 45 RPM: ±0.50% |
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| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 68 dB |
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| Tonearm | 8.6-inch one-piece carbon fibre |
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| Effective Arm Length | 218.5 mm |
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| Effective Arm Mass | 10.0 g |
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| Overhang | 18.5 mm |
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| Cartridge | Pick it MM EVO (pre-fitted) |
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| Platter | 300 mm die-cast aluminium with TPE damping ring |
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| Platter Weight | 1.7 kg |
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| Bearing | Stainless steel axle in bronze bushing |
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| Plinth | MDF |
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| Power Supply | 15 V DC / 0.8 A |
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| Power Consumption | 4 W / 0 W standby |
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| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 415 × 113 × 320 mm |
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| Weight | 6 kg |
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| Also Available As | Gloss Black, Gloss Red, Gloss White, Satin Black, Satin Blue, Satin Fir Green, Satin White, Satin Yellow, Wine Red |
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