Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 Turntable
The Debut EVO 2 is the ultimate first step into high-end vinyl playback. Designed to be effortless to set-up and use, it offers exceptional sound out of the box thanks to its premium components and class-leading build quality. However, it’s also an extensively upgradeable turntable, for music lovers who want to journey further into their vinyl experience.
Motor suspension system features a metal decoupling plate that keeps the motor level
Built-in speed control brings added convenience for easy changing between 33 and 45 RPM
Precision machined MDF plinth for reduced resonance transfer between components
Aluminium diecast platter
Adjustable 8.6" tonearm
Light and stiff carbon fibre tonearm tube
The Debut EVO 2 stands out thanks to its premium carbon fibre tonearm. The 8.6” conical tube is super stiff and lightweight, allowing any attached cartridge to traverse the record groove efficiently, while also resisting any unwanted vibrations. The tonearm tube is mounted in a CNC-milled aluminium block with low-friction bearings.
The Debut EVO 2 is supplied with a pre-mounted Pick it MM EVO cartridge. Designed to perfectly suit the carbon fibre tonearm, both technically and aesthetically, the moving magnet cartridge was co-designed with experts at Ortofon, benefiting from the Danish company’s advanced technologies and production processes.
The premium belt-drive system features an in-house designed and manufactured AC drive motor, decoupled from the main chassis by TPE, powered by a sophisticated DC/AC power generator. This set-up allows for clean and stable power, resulting in excellent rotational stability and minimal vibrations. Speed change between 33 and 45 RPM is handled by a discrete power switch underneath the plinth. 78 RPM speed can be achieved with an optional pulley and drive belt change, available separately.
Structurally, the Debut EVO 2 is most recognised by its expertly finished plinth, available in six satin paint options, three high gloss paint options or a real-wood walnut veneer. The minimalist rectangular footprint has a timeless elegance, and is made of MDF for its excellent anti-resonant properties, which are further enhanced by a new machining process that recesses the RCA junction box into the main chassis for further reduced hollow spaces within the turntable.
The turntable is finished by its three height-adjustable metal feet with TPE-damping in a sleek black finish. The result is a platform free from unwanted vibrations, ideally suited to record playback.
Drive Principle
Sub-Platter Belt Drive
Speeds
33, 45 & 78 RPM
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
Die-cast Aluminium with TPE Lining
Plinth Material
MDF
Sub-Platter
Metal spindle, plastic base
Tonearm Type
Adjustable
Tonearm Material
Carbon Fibre
Effective Tonearm Length
218.5 mm
Overhang
18.5 mm
Effective Tonearm Mass
10 g
Maximum Power Consumption
4 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
415 x 113 x 320 mm
Weight
6 kg