Pro-Ject Audio Debut Reference 10 Turntable

The Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 is a precision-engineered turntable for vinyl listeners who value long-term refinement, as well as accuracy and high performance from their analogue setup. Its resonance-free acrylic platter provides a stable platform for your records, helping reduce unwanted vibrations so you hear greater clarity and more consistent tonal balance. Beneath it, a diamond-cut aluminium sub-platter improves rotational accuracy compared to standard plastic designs, supporting steady speed and confident timing across your collection. Resonance-Controlled Platter Design The Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 centres around a resonance-free acrylic platter that creates a stable, acoustically inert platform for your records. By limiting unwanted vibration, it protects delicate low-level detail and keeps the overall balance natural and composed. Beneath it sits a diamond-cut aluminium sub-platter, machined to tighter tolerances than common plastic alternatives. This added precision improves rotational consistency, which means steadier pitch, clearer timing, and a more confident presentation when playing everything from intimate acoustic sessions to complex, layered recordings. Clean Power And Solid Construction A carefully engineered DC to AC power generator supplies the motor with a clean, stable sine wave. This reduces speed variation and lowers background noise, helping you hear tighter imaging and more consistent pitch over extended listening. Aluminium components are finished using a diamond-cut process, giving the deck a precise, purposeful feel while enhancing structural rigidity. The result is a turntable that looks refined and performs with equal assurance, delivering dependable speed accuracy and repeatable analogue performance in everyday use. Flexible Setup And Easy Integration The adjustable tonearm allows you to fine-tune azimuth and vertical tracking angle for accurate cartridge alignment. This flexibility makes it easier to experiment with different cartridges or platter mats while maintaining balanced channel performance and secure tracking. Three height-adjustable, damped aluminium feet help reduce acoustic feedback and keep the deck level on varied surfaces. With push-button 33 and 45 RPM switching, alongside RCA and True Balanced mini XLR outputs, the Debut Reference 10 connects smoothly into a wide range of high-quality hi-fi systems. A built-in DC/AC power generator creates a clean sine wave for the motor, enhancing speed stability and lowering background noise. The adjustable tonearm allows fine control over azimuth and vertical tracking angle, so you can optimise cartridge alignment for the best possible tracking performance. With height-adjustable damped aluminium feet to reduce acoustic feedback, push-button 33/45 RPM switching, and both RCA and True Balanced mini XLR outputs, the Debut Reference 10 integrates easily into high-quality hi-fi systems while giving you room to refine your sound. Experience the pinnacle of vinyl playback with the Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10. Combining timeless craftsmanship with advanced engineering, this turntable delivers unrivalled clarity, precision, and musicality for true audiophiles. Heavy resonance-free acrylic platter allows the music to shine through Fully decoupled motor stands in its own heavy base for reduced resonance transfer Built-in speed control brings added convenience for easy changing between 33 and 45 RPM Play 78 RPM records by manually adjusting the drive belt and setting the speed to '45 RPM' Upgraded aluminium sub-platter adds additional weight and allows for finer tolerances in production Extended 10" tonearm length reduces inner-groove distortion Specifications Speed 33, 45 / (78) rpm (electronic speed change) Drive Principle Belt drive with electronic speed control Platter 300 mm acrylic Platter Bearing High-precision stainless steel axle in bronze bushing Wow & Flutter 33 rpm: ±0.16% 45 rpm: ±0.14% Speed Drift 33 rpm: ±0.4% 45 rpm: ±0.5% Signal-to-Noise Ratio 68 dB Tonearm 10" one-piece carbon-aluminium tonearm Effective Arm Length / Mass 254 mm / 16.6 g Overhang 16 mm Power Consumption 4W (operating) / 0W (standby) Included Accessories 15V DC / 0.8A power supply Dust cover 78 RPM round belt 7" single adapter Dimensions (W × H × D) 462 × 145 × 345 mm Weight 6 kg (net)