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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Turntable – Red – Ortofon 2M Blue – Excellent ConditionUp for sale is my Pro-Ject Debut Carbon belt-drive turntable in a beautiful gloss red finish. It’s equipped with an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge with less than 10 hours of use on the stylus, so it’s essentially just broken in and has plenty of life remaining.This turntable has been well cared for in a smoke-free home, has been fully tested, and works exactly as it should. The carbon fiber tonearm paired with the 2M Blue delivers outstanding detail, clarity, and tracking performance.In addition to the factory features, the turntable has been fitted with adjustable isolation feet, which improve vibration isolation and make it easy to level the table for optimal performance.FeaturesPro-Ject Debut Carbon turntableGloss red finishCarbon fiber tonearmOrtofon 2M Blue cartridge (under 10 hours on the stylus)Upgraded adjustable isolation feet33⅓ and 45 RPM playbackOriginal dust coverFelt platter matIncludes platter, belt, counterweight, and power supplyThe plinth and dust cover are in excellent condition with only light signs of normal use. This is an outstanding turntable for anyone looking to get into high-quality vinyl playback or upgrade to a proven audiophile design.Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you’d like additional photos.
This is a buyer’s market for this model: at US$375, the asking price sits well below the recent US$446 25th percentile and far under the US$449 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than a merely fair one. Against the typical used cluster you provided, there’s real room here for a quick buy if the table is complete and functioning normally.
The appeal is straightforward: the Debut Carbon EVO is one of Pro-Ject’s most respected entry-level audiophile decks, with a carbon-fiber tonearm, solid speed control, and a generally easy upgrade path. It’s a good pick for someone wanting a serious step up from a basic starter turntable without jumping into finicky setup territory; at this price, the main thing to confirm is that the dust cover, platter, belt, counterweight, and original cartridge are all present and in good shape.
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Pro-Ject Audio Systems traces its roots to 1991 in Austria's Weinviertel region, north of Vienna, where founder Heinz Lichtenegger launched the brand amid the CD revolution. Kicked out of music school as a youth, Lichtenegger channeled his passion for analog sound into affordable, high-quality turntables at a time when vinyl seemed obsolete. His debut Pro-Ject 1, hand-assembled in the Czech Republic, earned rave reviews as a top high-end device, igniting a success story that relocated headquarters to Vienna before returning to Mistelbach in Lower Austria.
The brand excels in turntables, establishing itself as the world's largest and leading producer in that category, while expanding into a full spectrum of hi-fi components since 2000. Offerings include amplifiers, DACs, headphone amps, speakers, cables, and phono stages, all emphasizing essential sound reproduction with durable materials and minimalist design. Manufacturing remains European—primarily in Czechia, Slovakia, and Germany—prioritizing sustainability through local sourcing, short transport, and products built for longevity.
Pro-Ject holds a commanding niche as the go-to for mid-tier audiophiles seeking boutique European craftsmanship without extravagant pricing. Distributed in over 80 countries, it appeals to vinyl revivalists and discerning buyers who value analog purity, innovation, and value-driven performance over flashy excess, cementing its reputation as a pioneer in accessible high-fidelity.
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