Description
Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10
The Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 is the highest quality model in the legendary Debut series and marks the current pinnacle of Pro-Ject's philosophy: maximum sound quality through consistently reduced, acoustically optimized design. As the ultimate evolution of the Debut PRO B, it combines state-of-the-art materials, precise manufacturing, and advanced motor and tonearm technology.
Chassis & Construction
The 8-layer hand-painted MDF chassis forms a highly stable base and rests on three height-adjustable aluminum feet with TPE damping. These ensure optimal decoupling and effectively prevent acoustic feedback. Diamond-cut aluminum parts – including the bearing block, speed selector, feet, and counterweight – not only give the Reference 10 a noble finish but also exceptional durability and precision.
Platter & Bearing
The 300mm acrylic main platter reduces resonances to a minimum. The record can rest directly on the acrylic material, without a felt mat. The sub-platter made of diamond-cut aluminum allows for extremely tight manufacturing tolerances, increases mass, and thereby improves running smoothness and speed accuracy. The platter bearing consists of a high-precision stainless steel axle in a custom-fit bronze bushing.
Drive & Motor Control
The precise belt drive works with an electronically controlled motor drive that generates a clean, stable sine wave. This ensures that wow and flutter as well as speed remain precise and constant. A switch allows convenient switching between 33 and 45 rpm; an additional round belt for 78 rpm is included. The motor suspension has been newly developed and is now significantly better damped to reliably prevent structure-borne sound transmission.
Tonearm & Cartridge
The one-piece 10-inch carbon-aluminum hybrid tonearm combines high stiffness (carbon) with effective resonance damping (aluminum). It is fully adjustable – including VTA and azimuth – allowing precise adaptation to cartridges and platter mats. The mounted Pick it PRO Balanced is the world's first True-Balanced compatible MM cartridge. In combination with a balanced mini-XLR cable and a Pro-Ject phono preamplifier from the "True Balanced" series, the system can be operated completely symmetrically, effectively eliminating interference and noise.
Connections & Practical Use
The Debut Reference 10 offers both gold-plated RCA outputs and a balanced mini-XLR output. A high-quality semi-balanced phono cable is included. The included acrylic dust cover holds securely in any position and can be easily removed if necessary. Thanks to its precise manufacturing, modular design, and fine adjustment options, the Reference 10 is ideal for ambitious vinyl listeners looking for an audiophile and sustainable solution.
Properties
Specifications
- Speed: 33, 45 (electronic speed change), 78 RPM (with round belt)
- Drive principle: Belt drive with electronic speed control
- Platter: 300 mm acrylic
- Sub-platter: Aluminum, diamond-cut
- Main bearing: Stainless steel axle in bronze bushing
- Wow and flutter: 33: ±0.16% / 45: ±0.14%
- Speed variance: 33: ±0.4 % / 45: ±0.5%
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 68 dB
- Tonearm: 10" carbon-aluminum hybrid
- Effective tonearm length: 254 mm
- Effective mass: 16.6 g
- Overhang: 16 mm
- Connections: RCA (gold-plated), mini-XLR (balanced)
- Power consumption: 4 W (0 W in standby)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 462 × 145 × 345 mm
- Weight: 6 kg net
Special Features
- One-piece 10-inch carbon-aluminum tonearm
- Pick it PRO Balanced – world's first True-Balanced compatible MM cartridge
- Low-resonance 300 mm acrylic platter
- Diamond-cut aluminum sub-platter
- Vibration-optimized motor suspension
- Electronic speed selection
- Height-adjustable feet with TPE damping
- Precision CNC-machined aluminum components
- Balanced mini-XLR output for true balanced operation
- 8-layer hand-painted plinth – made in Europe
Scope of Delivery
- Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10
- Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge (pre-mounted)
- Dust cover
- 15 V DC / 0.8 A power supply
- Connect it E RCA phono cable
- 78 RPM round belt
- 7" single adapter
- Tonearm counterweight
- Anti-skating weight
- Adjustment tools (hex key, alignment gauge)
Manufacturer information
Debut Reference 10
Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10: Premium turntable with 10-inch carbon-aluminium tonearm, acoustically inert acrylic platter and pre-mounted True-Balanced MM system for maximum vinyl enjoyment.
AVAILABILITY
Immediately available: Available in our warehouse
Available: Available in our supplier's warehouse*
* We ship either from our warehouse or from our supplier's warehouse, whereby the goods can be sent either to us as an intermediate storage or directly to the customer. Our supplier is the manufacturer or distributor of the goods.
DELIVERY TIME
Shipping takes place within the delivery time stated in the online shop.
DELIVERY PERIODS
Prepayment: The delivery period begins one day after receipt of payment
All other payment methods: The delivery period begins one day after conclusion of the contract
DELIVERY DELAYS
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Description
Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10
The Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 is the highest quality model in the legendary Debut series and marks the current pinnacle of Pro-Ject's philosophy: maximum sound quality through consistently reduced, acoustically optimized design. As the ultimate evolution of the Debut PRO B, it combines state-of-the-art materials, precise manufacturing, and advanced motor and tonearm technology.
Chassis & Construction
The 8-layer hand-painted MDF chassis forms a highly stable base and rests on three height-adjustable aluminum feet with TPE damping. These ensure optimal decoupling and effectively prevent acoustic feedback. Diamond-cut aluminum parts – including the bearing block, speed selector, feet, and counterweight – not only give the Reference 10 a noble finish but also exceptional durability and precision.
Platter & Bearing
The 300mm acrylic main platter reduces resonances to a minimum. The record can rest directly on the acrylic material, without a felt mat. The sub-platter made of diamond-cut aluminum allows for extremely tight manufacturing tolerances, increases mass, and thereby improves running smoothness and speed accuracy. The platter bearing consists of a high-precision stainless steel axle in a custom-fit bronze bushing.
Drive & Motor Control
The precise belt drive works with an electronically controlled motor drive that generates a clean, stable sine wave. This ensures that wow and flutter as well as speed remain precise and constant. A switch allows convenient switching between 33 and 45 rpm; an additional round belt for 78 rpm is included. The motor suspension has been newly developed and is now significantly better damped to reliably prevent structure-borne sound transmission.
Tonearm & Cartridge
The one-piece 10-inch carbon-aluminum hybrid tonearm combines high stiffness (carbon) with effective resonance damping (aluminum). It is fully adjustable – including VTA and azimuth – allowing precise adaptation to cartridges and platter mats. The mounted Pick it PRO Balanced is the world's first True-Balanced compatible MM cartridge. In combination with a balanced mini-XLR cable and a Pro-Ject phono preamplifier from the "True Balanced" series, the system can be operated completely symmetrically, effectively eliminating interference and noise.
Connections & Practical Use
The Debut Reference 10 offers both gold-plated RCA outputs and a balanced mini-XLR output. A high-quality semi-balanced phono cable is included. The included acrylic dust cover holds securely in any position and can be easily removed if necessary. Thanks to its precise manufacturing, modular design, and fine adjustment options, the Reference 10 is ideal for ambitious vinyl listeners looking for an audiophile and sustainable solution.
Properties
Specifications
- Speed: 33, 45 (electronic speed change), 78 RPM (with round belt)
- Drive principle: Belt drive with electronic speed control
- Platter: 300 mm acrylic
- Sub-platter: Aluminum, diamond-cut
- Main bearing: Stainless steel axle in bronze bushing
- Wow and flutter: 33: ±0.16% / 45: ±0.14%
- Speed variance: 33: ±0.4 % / 45: ±0.5%
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 68 dB
- Tonearm: 10" carbon-aluminum hybrid
- Effective tonearm length: 254 mm
- Effective mass: 16.6 g
- Overhang: 16 mm
- Connections: RCA (gold-plated), mini-XLR (balanced)
- Power consumption: 4 W (0 W in standby)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 462 × 145 × 345 mm
- Weight: 6 kg net
Special Features
- One-piece 10-inch carbon-aluminum tonearm
- Pick it PRO Balanced – world's first True-Balanced compatible MM cartridge
- Low-resonance 300 mm acrylic platter
- Diamond-cut aluminum sub-platter
- Vibration-optimized motor suspension
- Electronic speed selection
- Height-adjustable feet with TPE damping
- Precision CNC-machined aluminum components
- Balanced mini-XLR output for true balanced operation
- 8-layer hand-painted plinth – made in Europe
Scope of Delivery
- Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10
- Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge (pre-mounted)
- Dust cover
- 15 V DC / 0.8 A power supply
- Connect it E RCA phono cable
- 78 RPM round belt
- 7" single adapter
- Tonearm counterweight
- Anti-skating weight
- Adjustment tools (hex key, alignment gauge)
Manufacturer information
Debut Reference 10
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