Pro-Ject Debut PRO
Hi-fi turntables · 2021–? Discontinued
£480 typical UK used price
The 30th-anniversary evolution of the Debut: nickel-plated hybrid arm, one-piece aluminium platter and height-adjustable damped feet.
Who it suits
Best suited to: a first serious turntable for an existing or planned amp-and-speakers setup. Less ideal for: plugging straight into passive speakers with no amp — check the built-in phono stage row above, and note most hi-fi decks still need external amplification; anyone who wants a manufacturer warranty — this model is no longer sold new.
Compatibility and setup
- Manual operation: you cue and lift the tonearm by hand at the start and end of each side — there’s no auto-return or auto-lift.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history — for this drive type, check the drive belt (often perished or stretched with age) and bearing, plus the stylus regardless.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45/78 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | Pick it PRO Balanced (PRO B) / Pick it S2 C (PRO S) |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium with TPE damping |
| Tonearm | 8.6" carbon-aluminium hybrid |
| Dimensions | 415 x 113 x 320 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 6 kg |
| Finishes | Black satin (current); white satin (coming soon) |
| Warranty | 2 years (extendable to 3 with registration) |
| Years | 2021–? |
Where to buy the Pro-Ject Debut PRO
2 UK merchants handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that merchant’s site.
| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay UK | used marketplace | Varies by seller | Search at eBay UK ↗ |
| Vinyl Revival | music retail | UK delivery | Search at Vinyl Revival ↗ |
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