I regard the original Debut Carbon as a modern classic and the embodiment of how to produce an audiophile deck without breaking the bank. The Satin Steel Blue looks particularly sharp. The version I tested came in black, but there is also a range of charming modern colors on offer alongside the usual high-gloss and wood finishes. Having tested the Evo with both 33 and 45 RPM records, I’m immediately grateful for the addition of speed control, and I must say, I really dig the satin finish on this deck. For under a turntable in the under $500 (£450) bracket, it’s an impressive offering that stands up to anything else on the market. The Evos mid-range competence was immediately apparent here, and there is a wealth of depth for a deck at this price point. The sonic offering is much broader on this record, helping to test the Evos capability to deliver the rich tones of synthesizers mixed with a guitar-based band.
A classic album deserves a stellar rendition, the Evo delivers.īringing us into the 21st century, Alt-J’s Relaxer steps up as the third record. The Evo’s tight low-frequency performance really shines through on this record, particularly when the rhythm section works very closely together, such as on tracks like Dreams, for example. The drums are punchy and crisp, with a signature 70s dry snare sound.
On the opening track, Second Hand News, I could easily pick out the individual harmonies and guitar overdubs across the stereo spectrum. Again, another superbly crafted and produced album.
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Next on my list was the ubiquitous Fleetwood Mac Rumours. The instrument separation is just like you’d expect from a debut, only arguably the Evo is a tad more focused – perhaps due to the additional TPE damping. On the Debut Carbon Evo, the performance is immediately engaging with a strong, solid bass and crisp high top-end. I know this record inside out, and I’ve always admired the balanced mix and dynamics. First up on the platter was a 45 RPM pressing of Counting Crows, August and Everything After. Advertisements How Does it Sound?įor the listening test, I pulled out a selection of records that I know intimately, as this enables me to draw a better comparison. In my experience, both changes make a profound difference. There’s an additional feeling of sophistication with the latest Debut helped, of course, by the additional upgrades, but enhanced further, in my opinion, by the new satin-finish colors.Īs always with a Debut turntable, you can easily make some user upgrades, including the addition of an acrylic platter or a simple stylus change for the Ortofon 2M Blue. The Evo retains much of the simplicity we all know and love, but the performance and user experience step up an extra notch. The classic 8.6″ carbon tonearm remains and comes pre-fitted with the popular Ortofon 2M Red (or a Sumiko Rainier if you’re buying in the US). According to Pro-Ject, “We have improved the old design to consistently reduce the vibrations better than before.” The Evo is said to improve on the already great TPE damped motor suspension. Undoubtedly, the present-day Debut offers greater value for money than ever, so what does its new relative bring to the table? Improved motor suspension Looking back, the first Debut turntable resembles the company’s present-day Primary E range (a newer, stripped back range from Pro-Ject).
Since then, the range has continued to evolve, with upgraded materials and manufacturing processes. The original Debut turntable was first introduced in the late 90s and quickly gained traction as a great sounding affordable deck. This is not the first time Pro-Ject have tweaked or extended the range of course. As the name suggests, the new Debut Carbon Evo builds on the Debut line’s core principles, bringing new features and improved components in the name of taking performance levels to new heights.
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