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Pro-Ject Debut PRO S (Pick It S2 C Black) TurntablePro Ject Debut PRO S (Pick It S2 C Black) Turntable The Pro Ject Debut PRO S is a precision belt drive turntable handmade in Europe and available at Vinyl Sound Toronto, Canada. Building on the acclaimed Debut PRO B, the Debut PRO S adds a balanced mini XLR output opening the door to true balanced phono operation when paired with a moving coil cartridge and a balanced phono preamplifier. Arriving ready to play single ended (RCA) out of the box with
Pro-Ject Debut PRO S (Pick It S2 C Black) Turntable
The Pro-Ject Debut PRO S is a precision belt-drive turntable handmade in Europe and available at Vinyl Sound Toronto, Canada. Building on the acclaimed Debut PRO B, the Debut PRO S adds a balanced mini XLR output — opening the door to true balanced phono operation when paired with a moving coil cartridge and a balanced phono preamplifier. Arriving ready to play single-ended (RCA) out of the box with the included Pick it S2 C cartridge and headshell, the Debut PRO S is equally at home as a high-performing plug-and-play turntable and as the foundation of an audiophile-grade balanced analogue system.
Every element of the Debut PRO S is designed with a single purpose: conscious, distraction-free listening. There are no unnecessary switches, LEDs, or labeling. Only premium CNC-machined aluminum components, a precision s-shaped 10″ tonearm, electronic speed control, and eight coats of hand-painted satin black finish — a turntable that looks as good as it sounds.
Balanced output — True Balanced operation
Setting Pro-Ject apart from the competition, the Debut PRO S is configured for balanced operation via its mini XLR output. True Balanced operation requires: a moving coil cartridge (or Pick it PRO Balanced), a balanced phono preamplifier with balanced inputs, and a balanced cable from turntable to phono preamp. Compatible cable options include mini XLR to mini XLR, mini XLR to XLR, or RCA to mini XLR — depending on your phono stage. This is no subtle upgrade: switching to balanced can redefine reference sound quality in your analogue system.
10″ s-shaped aluminum tonearm
Pro-Ject's latest s-shaped aluminum tonearm is precision-machined with a CNC-milled nickel-plated aluminum bearing block for a new degree of resolution. The 10″ effective length enables excellent groove tracking with minimal tracking error. The s-shaped design accommodates heavier cartridges that a straight tonearm may not. Azimuth and VTA are both fully adjustable — tonearm height via two grub screws at the rear of the armboard, azimuth via a single grub screw near the gimbal — offering complete setup control for any cartridge and record mat combination. The SME-type headshell connection makes cartridge swapping fast and straightforward.
Key features
- Balanced mini XLR output for true balanced phono operation
- Pick it S2 C cartridge/headshell integrated — ready to play out of the box
- 10″ s-shaped aluminum tonearm with SME-type headshell connection
- CNC-milled nickel-plated aluminum bearing block
- Precision DC/AC generator with electronic speed control — 33, 45, and 78rpm
- 300mm die-cast aluminum platter with TPE damping ring and felt mat
- Diamond-cut aluminum sub-platter for additional rotational mass and stability
- High-precision stainless steel axle in bronze bushing platter bearing
- Fully adjustable VTA and azimuth
- Motor suspension with TPE damping
- Height-adjustable TPE-damped metal feet
- 8× coats hand-painted satin black MDF chassis — no hollow spaces, no plastic parts
- Premium semi-symmetrical phono cable with gold-plated RCA connectors
- Dustcover included
- 78rpm round belt and 7″ singles adapter included
- Handmade in Europe
Specifications
Turntable
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Drive principle | Belt-drive with electronic speed control |
| Speeds | 33 / 45 / (78) rpm — electronic speed change |
| Platter | 300mm die-cast aluminum with TPE damping ring and felt mat |
| Platter bearing | High-precision stainless steel axle in bronze bushing |
| Wow & flutter | 33rpm: ±0.16% / 45rpm: ±0.14% |
| Speed drift | 33rpm: ±0.40% / 45rpm: ±0.50% |
| Signal to noise | 68dB |
| Tonearm | 10″ s-shaped aluminum — SME-type headshell connection |
| Effective arm length / mass | 254mm / 8g |
| Overhang | 16mm |
| Power consumption | 4W (0W standby) |
| Power supply | 15V DC / 0.8A (included) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 462 × 145 × 345mm / 18.19″ × 5.71″ × 13.58″ |
| Weight | 8kg / 17.6 lbs (net) |
| Included accessories | 15V DC power supply, dustcover, 78rpm round belt, 7″ singles adapter |
| Origin | Handmade in Europe |
Pick it S2 C cartridge
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Stylus | Elliptical |
| Tip radius | 13/25µm |
| Cartridge mass | 18.5g |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–22kHz |
| Output voltage | 6mV |
| Channel separation | 24dB at 1kHz |
| Compliance (dynamic/lateral) | 7µm/mN |
| Tracking force range | 2.0–5.0g |
| Tracking angle | 20° |
| Internal inductance | 450mH |
| Recommended load resistance | 47kΩ |
| Recommended load capacitance | 200–600pF |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pro-Ject Debut PRO S?
The Pro-Ject Debut PRO S is a belt-drive turntable handmade in Europe, featuring a balanced mini XLR output, a 10″ s-shaped aluminum tonearm with adjustable VTA and azimuth, and a 300mm die-cast aluminum platter with TPE damping and electronic speed control. It arrives with the Pick it S2 C cartridge and headshell pre-mounted, ready to play out of the box, and supports 33, 45, and 78rpm playback.
What is the difference between the Pro-Ject Debut PRO S and Debut PRO B?
The Debut PRO S is identical to the Debut PRO B but adds a balanced mini XLR output in addition to the standard RCA output. This allows the Debut PRO S to be used in a true balanced phono chain when paired with a moving coil cartridge (or Pick it PRO Balanced) and a balanced phono preamplifier — a significant sonic upgrade that the Debut PRO B does not support.
Does the Pro-Ject Debut PRO S require a phono preamplifier?
Yes. The Debut PRO S does not have a built-in phono preamplifier. It requires an external MM phono stage for use with the included Pick it S2 C cartridge (47kΩ load, 200–600pF capacitance). For true balanced operation, a phono preamplifier with balanced XLR inputs is required alongside a moving coil cartridge.
What is true balanced operation and why does it matter?
True balanced operation carries the phono signal from the turntable to the phono preamplifier via a balanced connection — using both positive and negative signal conductors symmetrically. This configuration cancels out common-mode noise and interference introduced along the cable run, resulting in a significantly lower noise floor, improved channel separation, and a more defined, resolved sound. Four things are required: a moving coil cartridge, a turntable with balanced outputs (like the Debut PRO S), a phono preamplifier with balanced inputs, and a balanced cable.
Can I use different cartridges on the Pro-Ject Debut PRO S?
Yes. The Debut PRO S uses an SME-type headshell connection, making cartridge swapping straightforward and tool-free. The 10″ s-shaped tonearm has an effective mass of 8g and fully adjustable VTA and azimuth, accommodating a wide range of moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. The s-shaped design also accommodates heavier cartridges that may not work well with lower-mass straight tonearms.
Does the Pro-Ject Debut PRO S support 78rpm playback?
Yes. A 78rpm round belt is included in the box. Switching to 78rpm requires swapping the belt and fitting an appropriate 78rpm stylus, as the included Pick it S2 C is optimized for 33 and 45rpm LP playback only.
Where can I buy the Pro-Ject Debut PRO S in Toronto, Canada?
The Pro-Ject Debut PRO S turntable is available at Vinyl Sound, Toronto's dedicated hi-fi and vinyl specialist. Visit us in-store for a demonstration or shop online with Canadian pricing and expert advice on cartridge and phono stage matching.
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