Pro-Ject Debut PRO B Turntable

Handmade in Europe · True Balanced output · Top-tier Debut Series model

The Pro-Ject Debut PRO B is an evolved and upgraded version of the Debut PRO (30th Anniversary Edition), considered the most audiophile model in the Debut series to date. It features the world's first True Balanced MM cartridge, the "Pick it PRO Balanced," and adds a Mini XLR balanced output, allowing direct connection to Pro-Ject balanced phono preamps. This significantly reduces noise and enhances soundstage depth and detail.

At its core is an 8.6-inch carbon fiber/aluminum tonearm, paired with fully adjustable VTA and azimuth, and a TPE-damped aluminum platter, delivering a truly high-end audio experience at a reasonable price.

Basic Product Information

• Type: Belt-drive high-fidelity turntable (True Balanced support)
• Cartridge: Pre-installed and pre-adjusted Pick it PRO Balanced moving magnet cartridge (world's first balanced MM cartridge)
• Speeds: 33 / 45 RPM (electronic speed change, 78 RPM requires belt change)
• Tonearm: 8.6-inch one-piece carbon fiber / aluminum
• Platter: 300mm die-cast aluminum (TPE damped)
• Outputs: RCA + Mini XLR balanced output
• Color: Satin Black (Satin White also available)
• Origin: Handmade in Europe
• Accessories: Dust cover, felt mat, 78 RPM belt, 7-inch adapter, power supply, RCA cable

Key Technological Highlights

• Pick it PRO Balanced Cartridge: The world's first True Balanced MM cartridge, offering lively, powerful sound with excellent dynamics.
• Mini XLR Balanced Output: Directly connectable to Pro-Ject balanced phono preamps (e.g., Phono Box S3 B / DS3 B), significantly reducing interference and noise.
• 8.6-inch Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Composite Tonearm: High rigidity, excellent damping, with fully adjustable VTA and azimuth.
• Nickel-plated Aluminum Bearing Housing: Durable and effective in reducing resonance.
• Die-cast Aluminum Platter + TPE Damping: Anti-magnetic design, supporting future upgrades to MC cartridges.
• Electronic Speed Control: Precise switching between 33/45 RPM.
• Improved Motor Suspension and Height-adjustable Metal Feet: Enhances stability and isolation from vibrations.
• Factory Pre-adjusted: Tracking force and anti-skating precisely set.

Detailed Specifications

• Drive System: Belt drive (electronic speed control)
• Speeds: 33, 45, 78 RPM
• Speed Variance: 33: ±0.40% ; 45: ±0.50%
• Wow & Flutter: 33: ±0.16% ; 45: ±0.14%
• Signal-to-noise Ratio: 68 dB
• Platter: 300mm die-cast aluminum + TPE damping + felt mat
• Tonearm: 8.6-inch carbon fiber / aluminum; effective length 218.5 mm; effective mass 10.0 g; overhang 18.5 mm
• Dimensions: 415 × 113 × 320 mm
• Weight: 6 kg
• Power Consumption: Max 4W (0W standby)

Sound Performance and Capabilities

The Debut PRO B delivers lively, powerful, and richly detailed sound. The midrange is natural, vocals are warm, and bass is controlled, with an expansive and layered soundstage overall. When connected via True Balanced, noise is significantly reduced, the soundstage is deeper, details are clearer, dynamics are wider, and the sound is more convincing and immersive.

Reviews indicate that it performs most maturely within the Debut series, combining convenience with truly high-end performance, making it an ideal choice for those seeking balanced connectivity and upgrade potential.

Online Reviews

• Official and Media: "The most audiophile model in the Debut series to date... True Balanced technology brings lower noise, deeper soundstage, and higher clarity."
• Hifi Pig: "Excellent aesthetics, rich audiophile options, and a reasonable price."
• Gear Patrol: "Balanced connection effectively reduces distortion and interference, resulting in clearer sound, richer details, and wider dynamics."
• Users and Media: Easy setup, high upgrade potential, mature and powerful sound, making it the culmination of the Debut series.