Debut carbon evo review12/26/2023 ![]() If you haven’t used a Pro-Ject ‘table before, the way you have to rest the tonearm vertically takes some getting used to - you can’t just swing the arm back over to the right. The Pro-Ject may not quite feel like true a high-end player, but it was definitely more fun to use than the Fluance.Ĭompared to the Fluance’s plastic-y lever the Pro-Ject’s knobbed lever felt a little more like you’d expect in a product costing half a grand. Tactility - removing the record from its sleeve, putting it on the platter, picking up the tonearm, placing the needle in the groove - is arguably more than half of the experience when you’re playing records. The company also includes an admittedly attractive RCA cable in the box, but tweakers may still want to upgrade to a better one later. One is flat, which you’ll probably use all of the time, and the second is a rounded cable for people who have old 78s. ![]() The three positions - Left 33 ⅓rpm, Center Off and Right 45rpm - aren’t marked however, so you’ll need to exercise your muscle memory when turning on the player. The Pro-Ject deals with speed changes in an innovative way: with a three-way power rocker tucked underneath the plinth. The finger lift (the jutty-out bit at the end of the tonearm) is a little too flat and broad, making it trickier to grab than other models. Though the carbon fiber tonearm looks spiffy, the fact that it’s one piece can make it a little more awkward to use. Note that all of my listening tests below were of the US version the UK and Australia versions will sound different. In the US the EVO comes pre-mounted with the Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge (little brother to the Olympia), while in the UK and Australia it’s fitted with the Ortofon 2M Red. Doing the same thing on the Fluance’s acrylic platter didn’t ring at all. Rapping with a knuckle on the platter still made it resonate however, even with the felt slipmat on, and especially towards the middle. The platter has been dampened with TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) lining the edge, which contributes to the turntable’s impressive weight. The turntable includes a suspension system borrowed from the higher-end X1, supporting a hefty 3.7-pound aluminum platter. In addition, Pro-Ject offers nine different finish options, including forest green and canary yellow. It includes a one-piece carbon-fiber tonearm, adjustable feet and an electronic speed selection (no more removing the platter, more on that shortly). The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO packs in the audiophile-friendly features. The new EVO version ($500, £449 and AU$879) is a worthy update and one of the best ways to spend up on a record player. The original Debut Carbon has enjoyed accolades ever since its appearance over ten years ago. The EVO combines excellent playback quality with a selection of extras that you won’t see even on some more-expensive players like the Rega Planar 3. Both outdo cheaper models with solid build quality and step-up features, but in the end I preferred the Pro-Ject over the Fluance - it sounded more musical and felt more pleasing to use. I compared the EVO to another turntable in this price range, the Fluance RT85. ![]() LikeSuberb features for the moneySweet, even-handed soundSolid build qualityAvailable in nine colorsĭon’t LikeUnusual tonearm ergonomicsSounds less exciting than the Fluance RT85 ![]()
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