Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 + Pick It MM EVO satin yellow gramophone

After 25 years since its launch, the Debut turntables, with a million units sold, are truly one of the best-selling products in the history of Hi-Fi. Despite this, the evolutionary process is ongoing and the model labeled EVO 2 is the latest addition to the family of best-selling Pro-Ject turntables. It focuses on the key aspects that make a turntable sound great. Technically flawless design - perfect workmanship and handmade in the EU. It is simply made to last a lifetime! It represents excellent added value and functional design combined with technical sophistication. It offers 10 color variants, excellent workmanship and full-blooded Hi-Fi sound. All this is supported by Pro-Ject's long-standing experience in producing high-quality turntables with an excellent performance/price ratio.

PREMIUM EVO ARM

The DEBUT EVO 2 turntable is equipped with a precision conical 8.6" carbon fiber tonearm with a solid aluminum bearing structure. The precision gimbal bearing on 4 steel points shows minimal friction values ​​and guarantees perfect stability and maximum tracking accuracy. Carbon fiber as the material of the tonearm tube represents high rigidity while maintaining a very low weight. The single-piece tonearm construction including the headshell limits unwanted resonances and enables a solid physical connection to the cartridge. The tonearm assembly, thought out down to the last detail, means unrivaled sound quality and a convincing sound stage in this price range.

Properly set anti-skating significantly affects the sound results, which is why the DEBUT EVO 2 uses an adaptable anti-skating mechanism that can adapt to changes in the centripetal force between the inner and outer grooves of the vinyl record. plates. Audiophiles will certainly appreciate the possibility of experimenting with the azimuth adjustment.

HEAVY ALUMINUM PLATFORM WITH PERIPHERAL DAMPING

The 1.7 kg heavy die-cast aluminum platter has undergone a process of precision machining and precise balancing to obtain top-notch properties. The platter has a TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) ring on the inner side around the circumference, which helps to dampen incoming resonances and thus minimize speed fluctuations. It is also antimagnetic, which is an important aspect when using MC cartridges. The MC cartridge is also an important condition for the possibility of upgrading to the symmetrical connection technology True Balanced Connection.

HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE TPE DAMPING LEGS

The DEBUT EVO 2 turntable is mounted on three height-adjustable damped legs, which guarantee optimal stability. The legs very well limit the transmission of vibrations from the environment to the turntable chassis and at the same time allow leveling the turntable on an uneven surface. A perfectly level turntable is essential for the most accurate sound.

MOTOR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Since the natural property of any motor is vibration during operation, the EVO 2 uses a sophisticated suspension system to eliminate these unwanted vibrations as consistently as possible. This is because the cartridge and stylus are very sensitive parts that transmit the captured vibrations to the speakers, where they can manifest themselves as audible mechanical noise. It is therefore very important to consistently separate the motor from the chassis. The advanced sandwich technology of several layers of TPE damping, combined with the high weight, is an excellent solution for effectively demassifying the motor in the DEBUT EVO 2 model.

SPEED CONTROL

9" and high-quality 45 rpm records are increasingly popular today due to their excellent sound quality and more common. That's why the EVO 2 allows you to easily change the playback speed (33 or 45 rpm) by simply pressing a button. In addition, the turntable rotation speed is controlled with maximum precision electronically, which brings more accurate and stable playback. In order to maintain the purity of the design, there is no button, switch or print on the visible part of the chassis and the three-position switch for selecting the speed is therefore hidden on the underside of the chassis.

SOPHISTICATED POWER SUPPLY

The switching power supply supplied with the turntable powers the precision DC / AC generator that drives the motor. Advanced motor speed control via the generator ensures optimal synchronization, speed stability and electronic speed switching between 33 and 45 rpm. The creation of a precise sine wave guarantees a clean power supply, which ultimately means better speed stability.

PICK IT MM EVO CARTRIDGE

The pre-installed Pick It MM EVO cartridge was optimally selected with regard to the low weight of the turntable arm. It is designed and manufactured by combining proven technologies specifically for the EVO 2 in cooperation with the Danish cartridge manufacturer ORTOFON. In conjunction with the arm, it sets new sound references in its price class. When connected to a dedicated MM phono preamplifier, the following recommended settings are suitable: impedance: 47 kΩ; capacitance: 150 pF; gain: 40 dB.

SYMMETRIC CONNECTION OF A GRAMOPHONE

As sensitive devices, turntables are today affected by interference from many electromagnetic fields. The cause is wireless networks and a number of electronic devices in a modern household. The connection between the turntable and the amplifier via an RCA cable is extremely susceptible to this interference. This so-called "electrosmog" can adversely affect a weak phono signal and cause noise when playing music. The DEBUT EVO 2 turntable comes standard with a massively shielded cable with semi-symmetrical geometry Connect It E with RCA connectors, which reduces the unwanted effect of electrosmog. However, there is an even more effective way to ensure a clean signal without interference, which is a symmetrical connection. This guarantees that the signal will not be affected by interference and the sound will have better dynamics and a lower noise level. The EVO turntable is ready for such a connection and to take advantage of the benefits of this connection, you just need to follow a few principles. First of all, it is necessary to have an MC cartridge or a special MM cartridge installed and to use a fully balanced cable and a phono preamplifier for connection.
 

• Pre-installed Pick it MM EVO cartridge
• Precision belt drive
• Electronic speed switching (33 and 45 rpm) with speed control for maximum rotational stability
• 1.7 kg heavy aluminum platter with thermoplastic elastomer damping
• Motor suspension with high-quality damping
• 8.6” one-piece tapered carbon fiber tonearm with massive base
• Precision gimbal bearing of the tonearm with extremely low friction
• 8 x hand-painted MDF chassis
• 3 height-adjustable aluminum feet to reduce the risk of acoustic feedback
• Low-capacity shielded phono cable Connect it Phono E (RCA)
• Gold-plated RCA output connectors
• Dust cover, felt pad and 7" single adapter included
• Available in 10 color options
• Made in Europe