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I connected the Pro to my Audiolab 6000A Play and the McIntosh 7200 stereo receiver, both of which have phono preamps built-in. I only listened to the Pro using the included Rainier cartridge because that is how I feel 99 percent of listeners will enjoy this table. In other words, your experience may differ from my own, especially considering your ancillary gear is not likely to be the EXACT same as mine. HOW WE TESTED THE PRO-JECT TURNTABLEĪ turntable’s sound is derived from the sum of its parts, so when evaluating a turntable you are also evaluating the cartridge, which is often made by a third party, not to mention the phono preamp, which on the Pro, is not included. The tone arm is incredibly lightweight, at least compared to the all aluminum or magnesium tone arms that I’m used to, which took some getting used to but that isn’t a knock against the Pro-ject, just an observation. All of the parts feel sturdy and well built and the act of spinning records inspires confidence that the Pro is likely to stand up to years of use! I especially liked how well dampened the built-in cue lever was, lowering the new tonearm with absolute control, never allowing the stylus to crash into the vinyl the way some levers can. The Pro looks like a higher end turntable than its asking price would have you believe. But apart from the usual adjustments MOST turntables require upon unboxing, the Pro isn’t THAT different or more difficult to get up and running when compared to other belt-driven turntables. Thankfully, once you get it installed you should never have to adjust it –unless of course you switch cartridges, which may or may not require some anti-skate adjustment.
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The Rainier cartridge is pre-installed, though you will still have to balance the arm once out of the box, not to mention install the anti-skate weight, which I’m not going to lie, is kind of a pain thanks to its old-school weight on the end of a piece of monofilament design. In terms of setup, the Pro comes ALMOST fully assembled from the factory. Now, the Pro does NOT have a built-in phono preamp, which means you may need to budget for a separate phono preamp, or you need to make sure that your existing preamp, integrated amp, AVR, processor or powered speakers have a phono preamp in order to connect and enjoy the Debut Pro turntable. This moving magnet design features an elliptical stylus. The Pro ships with the Sumiko Rainier cartridge, a well-known entry to mid-level cartridge among enthusiasts, pre-installed.
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It features adjustable feet that help to keep the turntable level and free of vibration, not to mention a new satin black MDF plinth that is hand painted and finished to perfection at Pro-ject’s factory in Europe. In true Debut fashion, the Pro is a belt-driven design that has electronic speed control with support for 33, 45 and 78 RPM records, the latter requiring the use of a separate, but included, belt. There’s also a new, updated platter with the Pro, one purported to cut down on wow and flutter. The carbon fibre and aluminum tonearm rests inside a new tonearm collar, providing greater levels of adjustment to allow for compatibility with a wider range of third-party cartridges –or cartridge sizes. So what’s so special about the Pro? For starters, the Pro gets a new tonearm, which is a carry over from Pro-Ject’s costlier X1 and X2 turntables.
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