Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Turntable
- Belt drive with electronic speed control
- Ortofon made MM cartridge pre-mounted
- 1.7kg die-cast aluminum platter, anti-magnetic, TPE damped
- Carbon fiber tonearm, True Balanced Ready
- 25 year spare parts availability
- 2 year manufacturer warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A manual belt drive turntable with a carbon tonearm, heavy damped platter and a pre-mounted Ortofon made cartridge. It outputs a phono signal, so it needs a phono stage and the listing says little about what else is in the box.
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ASIN: B0DBM2NKF2Model: Debut EVO 2Category: Turntables
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Overview
Not an all in one record player with speakers, the Debut EVO from Pro-Ject is a manual belt drive turntable built around a heavy damped platter and a carbon fiber arm. An Ortofon made moving magnet cartridge comes mounted and aligned.
A heavy anti-magnetic platter and carbon arm give a stable, low resonance base for vinyl, with room to upgrade to moving coil cartridges later. It is fully manual and sends a phono level signal, so it relies on a separate phono stage or amplifier.
Who it's for
Vinyl listeners stepping up from a starter player who want a component with long parts support. Buyers wanting plug and play sound from one box should choose an all in one unit.
Pros and cons
- Pre-mounted Ortofon made cartridge
- Heavy damped aluminum platter
- Carbon fiber tonearm
- Electronic speed control
- Needs a separate phono stage
- Fully manual, no auto return
- Box contents barely listed
Performance notes
Belt drive isolates motor vibration from the platter, and electronic speed control holds pitch steady when switching speeds. The weight and damping of the platter reduce ringing that the stylus would otherwise read as noise. Sound quality still depends on the phono stage and amplifier downstream.
Specifications
| Brand | Pro-Ject |
|---|---|
| Model | Debut EVO 2 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| SignaltoNoise Ratio | 70 db |
| Record speeds | Up to 45 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | AC |
| Voltage | 15 volts DC |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Color | Satin Yellow |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Signal Format | phono |
| Drive type | Belt-Drive, electronic speed control |
| Tonearm | Carbon fiber |
| Cartridge | Pick it MM EVO (Ortofon), pre-mounted |
| Platter | 1.7kg die-cast aluminum, anti-magnetic, TPE damping |
| Eu spare part availability duration | 25 years |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2?
The turntable with the Pick it MM EVO cartridge pre-mounted. The listing does not detail other accessories, so check with the seller for cables and dust cover.
Does the Debut EVO 2 have a built in phono preamp?
The listing gives a phono signal output and does not mention a built in preamp, so plan on a phono stage or an amplifier with a phono input.
Can I upgrade the Debut EVO 2 to a moving coil cartridge?
Yes. It is described as True Balanced Ready and able to use MC cartridges.
Is the Debut EVO 2 automatic?
No. Pro-Ject describes it as a manual turntable.