Alongside the usual high-gloss finishes – available in black, white or red – and a real-wood veneer, there are five glorious satin options (black, white, blue, green or yellow) for no extra cost. Having followed Pro-Ject’s Debut line for many years, we find there’s a real sense of it reaching adulthood with the new Debut Carbon Evo.Įverything about it says it has reached maturity, from the clean lines and lack of ornamentation to the gorgeous finish of its new satin colourways. 12 of the best Pro-Ject turntables of all timeĭespite that nod to convenience, we think you’ll want to interact with this record player as much as possible.Without doubt, this is an area in which the Debut scores points over its Rega rival.
No more removing the platter and manually readjusting the belt when you want to go from 33.3rpm to 45. Perhaps most welcome, though, is the addition of a rocker switch on the bottom of the deck that allows you to adjust the rotation speed. Pro-Ject has worked hard at making its latest Debut a class leader, but also one with the potential to be a steady midrange competitor thanks to the changes the company has made.Īmong the upgrades are improved motor mounting, new height-adjustable damped feet and a heavy steel platter that weighs 1.7kg and features a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) damping ring on the inside for quieter operation. Taking its most popular turntable design and altering almost every aspect, while at the same time increasing the price, was a dangerous game for Pro-Ject but the Debut Carbon Evo is a triumph of calculated risk-taking that takes all the jeopardy out of buying your first deck. The design is equally minimalist – though Pro-Ject offers more colour options – and simplicity and ease of use are evidently held to be almost as important as sonic performance when it comes to these lower mid-range decks. Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo (Image credit: Future)Ĭompare all that with the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo, released last year, and you’ll find they have a few core values in common.
The no-nonsense set-up requires minimal effort, save for ensuring the speed is set correctly (speed change is manual) and fixing the weight to balance the tonearm. That’s the case with both of these turntables, so certainly it’s not a reason to discriminate between the two.
That should please newcomers who want to enjoy vinyl with minimal fuss, but be aware that the Planar 2 doesn’t have a built-in phono stage, so it needs to hook up to a stereo amplifier that has one. Rega also designed new feet to improve stability.Ĭrucially, the Planer 2 is fitted with Rega’s new RB220 tonearm, which features ultra-low-friction ball bearings, a stiffer bearing housing and an automatic bias setting, making it virtually plug-and-play. Less immediately obvious changes include the 24v low-noise motor, newly designed central bearing, and upgraded platter with a new floating glass ‘Optiwhite’ design. It’s a smartly understated design, and solid build quality is a sign of Rega’s long-established success at this price bracket. The only things you’d ring straight away are the acrylic-laminated plinth – now supposedly more rigid and, like the Planar 3, sporting a more modish black or white glossy finish – and the power switch, now underneath the plinth.
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