Key Features
- Adjustable VTA and azimuth tonearm
- Acrylic platter for resonance-free playback
- True Balanced mini XLR phono output
- Diamond-cut aluminium sub-platter precision
- Clean sine-wave motor power generator
Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 Turntable, Black Satin Overview
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.
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.
Product Ref: 368618
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EISA Turntable 2026-2027
"With the Debut Reference 10, Pro-Ject sets a new audiophile benchmark in the value segment. The sophisticated engineering of this minimalist turntable impresses, with an extra-long 254mm (10″) carbon-fibre-and-aluminium tonearm that minimises tracking error, plus a decoupled motor and high-quality acrylic platter for outstanding speed stability and smooth operation."
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.
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 supplyDust cover78 RPM round belt7" single adapter |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 462 × 145 × 345 mm |
| Weight | 6 kg (net) |
| Product Code | PJAADEBUTREFERENCE10 |
| EAN | 9120137902389 |
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