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Featuring class-leading technologies, including a balanced output, the Pro-Ject Debut PRO B takes a great turntable and makes it even better.
An award-winner made better, with True Balanced Connection
The original version of this classic turntable was a serial award-winner, with praise lavished on its class-leading sound quality. Now with the option of balanced connectivity, the Pro-Ject Debut PRO B is even better.
Why go balanced
A balanced connection resists noise from wi-fi, Bluetooth and other airborne interference, giving you a much purer and less distorted sound. The balanced output on the Pro-Ject Debut PRO B uses a mini-XLR socket to create a studio-quality link when used with a suitable phono pre-amp (compatible models include Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B and Phono Box DS3 B). For a regular, non-balanced RCA connection, the turntable also has RCA phono outputs and is supplied with the Pro-Ject Connect it Phono E RCA cable.
High quality engineering for the best sound
Even with the balanced connection put to one side, every part of the Debut PRO B is engineered to perfection. Starting with the CNC, precision milled and nickel coated tonearm bearing, to the heavy, TPE damped and anti-magnetic platter, each component is designed to meet the highest standards. It’s this precision engineering that gives the Debut PRO B such a detailed and highly resolved sound quality, letting you hear every breathe of your favourite artist.
Hybrid tonearm for exceptional tracking
The Debut PRO B features Pro-Ject’s technically advanced carbon-aluminium tonearm. This one-piece design is incredibly light and rigid, with the sound benefiting from the properties of both carbon fibre and aluminium. The carbon fibre provides strength, with the aluminium enhancing damping and electrical shielding properties. The result is an exceptional support for the cartridge, letting it retrieve the maximum amount of music from the record’s groove.
Adjust to suit any cartridge
The highly configurable tonearm adjusts for azimuth and VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle) as well as weight. These settings fine-tune the cartridge position, making it easy to upgrade the cartridge and maximise its potential.
Supplied with Balanced cartridge
The Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced is the first cartridge of its type (MM) to feature truly balanced signal transmission, making it the perfect partner for this deck. By not sharing the shielding pin with the ground, you get a cleaner and less distorted sound. Pick up noise and interference is greatly reduced, giving a much quieter backdrop for subtle musical detail to shine through the recording.
3-speed capability
Built-in electronic speed control lets you effortlessly switch between 33 and 45 speeds. Electronic control keeps the speed as accurate as possible, giving you the truest pitch. For 78rpm records, simply fit the supplied 78rpm belt (a 78rpm stylus is also required – Ortofon 2M 78).
Height adjustable metal feet
Three, height adjustable metal feet provide the perfect base for the Debut PRO B. These not only help level the turntable but, thanks to the integral damping, help isolate the deck from surface vibrations, too.
Hear the difference a meticulously engineered turntable makes to your vinyl’s sound quality, with the Pro-Ject Debut PRO B.
With its fully balanced technology, the Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B takes vinyl replay to the top-end scale.
Fully balanced for the most vibrant detail
More usually found in studios and high-end hi-fi, balanced connections resist electrical interference from wi-fi, Bluetooth and many other invisible sources of harm. With the signal’s purity fully intact, you get to hear the most subtle nuances of detail, distortion free. The Phono Box S3 B not only features balanced circuity and outputs, but balanced inputs, too, ensuring you get to hear the full potential of a balanced design.
The perfect partner for Pro-Ject B turntables
For the Phono Box S3 B to be at its most effective, pair with a turntable that features a balanced output, such as Pro-ject’s own X1 B and X2 B models. Fit a Moving Coil cartridge and link the turntable via its mini XLR output and you’ll get to hear the full potential that balanced connectivity brings.
Adjusts to optimise your choice of cartridge
As well as being able to switch between XLR balanced and RCA phono non-balanced connections, the Phono Box S3 B offers a wide range of cartridge settings, ensuring you get the optimal match for your cartridge. Adjustable settings include input gain, capacitance and impedance. By optimising the sound from your specific cartridge, you'll discover a resolution and level of detail that might previously have been masked.
Switchable subsonic filter
With some speakers you might find subsonic noise causes a real problem. You’ll see the bass cones moving wildly as they struggle to reproduce inaudibly deep bass sounds. Cutting in below 20Hz, the subsonic filter protects the woofers from wear and tear and ensures the bass you do hear is less distorted.
High quality casing
Available in black or silver, the full metal casing offers rigidity and a high level of electrical shielding. This ensures that the delicate internal electronics are protected from both mechanical and electrical interference, helping to reduce sonic distortion. For a low resistance and long-lasting connection, all the phono sockets are gold-plated.
Cut out the distortion and hear more detail, with the Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B.
Link your balanced turntable to pre-amp phonostage, with the Pro-Ject Connect it Phono E MiniXLR.
The balanced link
The Pro-Ject Connect it Phono E MiniXLR is designed to link a Pro-Ject (or other brand) of turntable with a mini XLR socket to a suitable XLR-equipped balanced phono pre-amp. Suitable turntables include the Pro-Ject X1 B and X2 B, combined with the Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B and Phono Box DS3 B phono pre-amps.
The balanced advantage
A balanced connection resists noise from wi-fi, Bluetooth and other airborne interference, giving you a much purer and less distorted sound. With the signal from a turntable being so weak in the first place, it makes sense to use a balanced configuration here, as what’s lost at this stage can never be compensated for later in the signal path.
Material advantage
Helping to make the most of its balanced connectivity, the Connect it Phono E MiniXLR uses high quality cabling. The dual twisted cable uses a foil shield for 100% noise rejection of EM and RF interference.
Get the perfect connection for your balanced turntable, with the Connect it E MiniXLR from Pro-Ject.
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An award-winner made better, with True Balanced Connection
The original version of this classic turntable was a serial award-winner, with praise lavished on its class-leading sound quality. Now with the option of balanced connectivity, the Pro-Ject Debut PRO B is even better.
Why go balanced
A balanced connection resists noise from wi-fi, Bluetooth and other airborne interference, giving you a much purer and less distorted sound. The balanced output on the Pro-Ject Debut PRO B uses a mini-XLR socket to create a studio-quality link when used with a suitable phono pre-amp (compatible models include Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B and Phono Box DS3 B). For a regular, non-balanced RCA connection, the turntable also has RCA phono outputs and is supplied with the Pro-Ject Connect it Phono E RCA cable.
High quality engineering for the best sound
Even with the balanced connection put to one side, every part of the Debut PRO B is engineered to perfection. Starting with the CNC, precision milled and nickel coated tonearm bearing, to the heavy, TPE damped and anti-magnetic platter, each component is designed to meet the highest standards. It’s this precision engineering that gives the Debut PRO B such a detailed and highly resolved sound quality, letting you hear every breathe of your favourite artist.
Hybrid tonearm for exceptional tracking
The Debut PRO B features Pro-Ject’s technically advanced carbon-aluminium tonearm. This one-piece design is incredibly light and rigid, with the sound benefiting from the properties of both carbon fibre and aluminium. The carbon fibre provides strength, with the aluminium enhancing damping and electrical shielding properties. The result is an exceptional support for the cartridge, letting it retrieve the maximum amount of music from the record’s groove.
Adjust to suit any cartridge
The highly configurable tonearm adjusts for azimuth and VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle) as well as weight. These settings fine-tune the cartridge position, making it easy to upgrade the cartridge and maximise its potential.
Supplied with Balanced cartridge
The Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced is the first cartridge of its type (MM) to feature truly balanced signal transmission, making it the perfect partner for this deck. By not sharing the shielding pin with the ground, you get a cleaner and less distorted sound. Pick up noise and interference is greatly reduced, giving a much quieter backdrop for subtle musical detail to shine through the recording.
3-speed capability
Built-in electronic speed control lets you effortlessly switch between 33 and 45 speeds. Electronic control keeps the speed as accurate as possible, giving you the truest pitch. For 78rpm records, simply fit the supplied 78rpm belt (a 78rpm stylus is also required – Ortofon 2M 78).
Height adjustable metal feet
Three, height adjustable metal feet provide the perfect base for the Debut PRO B. These not only help level the turntable but, thanks to the integral damping, help isolate the deck from surface vibrations, too.
Hear the difference a meticulously engineered turntable makes to your vinyl’s sound quality, with the Pro-Ject Debut PRO B.
With its fully balanced technology, the Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B takes vinyl replay to the top-end scale.
Fully balanced for the most vibrant detail
More usually found in studios and high-end hi-fi, balanced connections resist electrical interference from wi-fi, Bluetooth and many other invisible sources of harm. With the signal’s purity fully intact, you get to hear the most subtle nuances of detail, distortion free. The Phono Box S3 B not only features balanced circuity and outputs, but balanced inputs, too, ensuring you get to hear the full potential of a balanced design.
The perfect partner for Pro-Ject B turntables
For the Phono Box S3 B to be at its most effective, pair with a turntable that features a balanced output, such as Pro-ject’s own X1 B and X2 B models. Fit a Moving Coil cartridge and link the turntable via its mini XLR output and you’ll get to hear the full potential that balanced connectivity brings.
Adjusts to optimise your choice of cartridge
As well as being able to switch between XLR balanced and RCA phono non-balanced connections, the Phono Box S3 B offers a wide range of cartridge settings, ensuring you get the optimal match for your cartridge. Adjustable settings include input gain, capacitance and impedance. By optimising the sound from your specific cartridge, you'll discover a resolution and level of detail that might previously have been masked.
Switchable subsonic filter
With some speakers you might find subsonic noise causes a real problem. You’ll see the bass cones moving wildly as they struggle to reproduce inaudibly deep bass sounds. Cutting in below 20Hz, the subsonic filter protects the woofers from wear and tear and ensures the bass you do hear is less distorted.
High quality casing
Available in black or silver, the full metal casing offers rigidity and a high level of electrical shielding. This ensures that the delicate internal electronics are protected from both mechanical and electrical interference, helping to reduce sonic distortion. For a low resistance and long-lasting connection, all the phono sockets are gold-plated.
Cut out the distortion and hear more detail, with the Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B.
Link your balanced turntable to pre-amp phonostage, with the Pro-Ject Connect it Phono E MiniXLR.
The balanced link
The Pro-Ject Connect it Phono E MiniXLR is designed to link a Pro-Ject (or other brand) of turntable with a mini XLR socket to a suitable XLR-equipped balanced phono pre-amp. Suitable turntables include the Pro-Ject X1 B and X2 B, combined with the Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B and Phono Box DS3 B phono pre-amps.
The balanced advantage
A balanced connection resists noise from wi-fi, Bluetooth and other airborne interference, giving you a much purer and less distorted sound. With the signal from a turntable being so weak in the first place, it makes sense to use a balanced configuration here, as what’s lost at this stage can never be compensated for later in the signal path.
Material advantage
Helping to make the most of its balanced connectivity, the Connect it Phono E MiniXLR uses high quality cabling. The dual twisted cable uses a foil shield for 100% noise rejection of EM and RF interference.
Get the perfect connection for your balanced turntable, with the Connect it E MiniXLR from Pro-Ject.
