Name: Pro-Ject Debut III
Brand: Pro-Ject
SKU: 252DBT3GB
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

by Crutchfield's Dave Bar

Unwind with analog

Pro-Ject knows that turntable setup can be a challenge for the novice. That's why the Debut III comes out of the box virtually ready to play. Its pre-matched, factory-mounted phono cartridge and tonearm take the guesswork out of installation, and give you optimized sound quality with minimal effort. A few simple steps to dial in key settings like tracking force, anti-skating, and platter speed are all it takes to get this player primed and ready to deliver spacious, detailed music.

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Unwind with analog

If you've never experienced the warm and natural sound that vinyl is famous for, the Debut III is a great place to start. This acclaimed Pro-Ject turntable makes an excellent choice for seasoned audiophiles and vinyl newcomers alike who want to get outstanding sound quality without spending a fortune. Pro-Ject's minimalist design philosophy focuses on the features that benefit sonic performance — no unnecessary bells and whistles here. With its simple, elegant appearance and handsome high-gloss finish, this table will look and sound fantastic perched on your audio rack.

Crafted for serious sound

The Debut III's sturdy MDF chassis rests on shock absorbing rubber feet that provide a solid, low-resonance foundation. Its heavy steel platter spins on a precision axle and bearing for excellent speed stability and smooth, silent rotation. The motor mount and belt drive system are designed to isolate the motor's vibration from the chassis to prevent noise from being transferred to the cartridge. An external AC power supply helps reduce the chance of hum, and can even be upgraded with Pro-Ject's Speed Box II for enhanced performance. Finally, the table's one-piece aluminum tonearm includes a silicone-damped lift for gently raising and lowering the arm — protecting both the stylus and your records.

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Product highlights:

heavy two-piece 10" steel platter with felt mat provides excellent speed stability and protects records from scratches
precision bearing system for smooth, quiet platter rotation
one-piece aluminum tonearm for superior rigidity and low resonance
includes pre-mounted Ortofon OM-5E moving magnet cartridge
medium density fiberboard (MDF) base with four shock absorbing rubber feet
AC motor decoupled from base for reduced vibration transmission and better sound
manual operation with silicone-damped tonearm lift
33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds
speed variation: ±0.8%
wow and flutter: ±0.12%
signal-to-noise ratio: 65dB
frequency range (with included cartridge): 20-20,000 Hz
channel separation (with included cartridge): >22dB
attached 39" RCA audio cable
external power supply reduces likelihood of electro-mechanical interference
compatible with Pro-Ject Speed Box II electronic speed regulator for enhanced sound and speed-changing convenience
weight: 12.125 lbs.
16-3/8"W x 4-3/4"H (with dust cover down) x 13-1/16"D
warranty: 2 years (1 year warranty for the supplied cartridge)
requires a phono preamp or phono input on receiver or preamplifier
MFR # Debut III Gloss blac

This turntable requires either a receiver or amp with a phono input or a separate phono preamp.

What's in the box:

Pro-Ject Debut III owner's manual

Turntable (tone-arm and cartridge installed)
Hub (installed)
Platter
AC power adapter (with attached 6.5' DC cord)
Drive belt
Dust cover
Counter weight
Anti-shake weight
Felt pad
45 RPM adapter
Hook tool
Hex-key
Instructions for Use
Two-Point Cartridge Alignment Protractor

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Features & specs

Features
Color	Not given
Operation	Manual
Speeds	33-1/3, 45
Speed Control	---
Drive Type	Belt
Pitch Control	No
Phono Preamp	No
USB Output	No
Bluetooth Built-In	No
45 RPM Adapter	No
Audio Cable	Attached
Power Cable	---
Materials and Construction
Plinth	---
Platter	---
Tone Arm Shape	Straight
Tone Arm Material	---
Tone Arm Lift	Finger, lever
Cartridge Info
Included Cartridge	Y
Cartridge Type	MM
Removable Headshell	No
Tracking Weight	---
Frequency Response	20-20,000
Output Voltage	---
Load Impedance	---
Load Capacitance	---
Audio Specs
Signal to Noise Ratio	65
Wow and Flutter	0.12
Dimensions and Warranty
Width (Inches)	16.375
Height (Inches)	4.75
Depth (Inches)	13.0625
Weight	12.125 lbs.
Turntable Parts Warranty	2 Years
Turntable Labor Warranty	2 Years
Cartridge Parts Warranty	1 Year
Cartridge Labor Warranty	1 Year

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Features

Overview: The Pro-Ject Debut III is a manual belt-driven turntable which includes a pre-mounted Ortofon OM-5E moving magnet phono cartridge. A felt-covered steel platter mates to a chrome plated stainless-steel axle running in a brass bearing housing for exceptional speed stability and accuracy. The aluminum tone-arm employs inverted hardened stainless-steel points for superior tracking with the supplied phono cartridge. A silicone-damped arm-lift is also supplied.

Belt Driven: The Pro-Ject Debut III features a quiet running AC motor with a two-step pulley which drives the hub and platter via a flat-ground belt. The Debut III supports 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds.

Note: The optional Pro-Ject Speed Box II (252SBIIB, sold separately) can be connected to the turntable to change speeds electronically between 33-1/3 and 45 rpm.

Decoupled Motor: The motor is decoupled from the plinth to reduce vibration transmission.

MDF Plinth: The medium density fiber (MDF) plinth stands on four special, resonance damping feet for exceptional stability.

Note: The turntable should be positioned on a low-resonance surface such as wood or multiple layer ply-board to avoid structural vibrations disturbing replay.

Steel Platter: The Debut III features a 10" balanced steel platter (2.86lbs/1.3kg) with felt mat. The platter's low-tolerance chrome-plate stainless-steel axle run on a polished ball bearing in a brass bearing housing.

8.6" Aluminum Tone-Arm: The Debut III features an 8.6" tone-arm with aluminum headshell made out of one piece. The single-screw fixing of the arm-tube allows rotation for easy adjustment of needle azimuth despite the fixed headshell. The inverted tone-arm bearing is comprised of inverted hardened stainless steel points and sapphire thrust-pads. The Debut III also employs a silicon damped tone-arm-lift.

MM-Cartridge: The turntable is supplied with a Ortofon OM5e fitted MM-cartridge. The cartridge has an output voltage of 4mV and its recommended load resistance is 47kohms.

Note: If your amplifier does not have a suitable Phono MM input, a separate phono pre-amplifier (such as 252PBIIB, sold separately) is required to connect the turntable to your amplifier.

Internal Wiring: The turntable's internal wiring consists of high-grade flexible copper from the headshell right through to the fixed connection cable.

Fixed Connection Cable: The fixed connection cable (39") has gold-plated RCA jacks and appropriate capacitance and inductance values.

Dust Cover: The Pro-Ject Debut III comes supplied with a dust cover to prevent dust build-up on the turntable.

Specifications

Filter Cartridge: Ortofon OM5e (output voltage: 4.0mV)

Amplifier Connection: MM-input (recommended load resistance: 47 kohms)

Nominal Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 rpm

Tone-arm Length: 8.6" (218.5mm)

Tone-arm Mass: 0.335oz (9.5g)

Overhang: 0.728" (18.5mm)

Counterweight: 0.123-0.194 oz (3.5-5.5g).

Speed Variance: +/-0.8%

Wow & Flutter: +/-0.12%

Signal-to-Noise: -65 dB

Down-force Range: 10-30 mN

Power Consumption: 2W

Outboard Power Supply: 15V/550 mA AC (AC 120V / 60Hz, 13.0W)

Dimensions:

Dust Cover Closed: 16.375" (wide) x 4.75" (tall) x 13.0625" (deep)
Dust Cover Open: 16.375" (wide) x 14.375" (tall) x 15.6875" (deep)

Weight: 12.125 lbs (5.5kg)

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