Pro-Ject Debut Pro B Turntable + Phono Box S3 B
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Pro-Ject Debut Pro B Turntable + Phono Box S3 B
The Pro-Ject Debut PRO B is a high-end turntable designed for audiophiles, integrating advanced technologies and elegant aesthetics.
Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced
The Pro-Ject Debut PRO B is a high-end turntable crafted for audiophiles, combining advanced technology with a sleek, elegant design. At its core is the premium Pick it PRO Balanced moving magnet cartridge, paired with a MiniXLR connector that makes it True Balanced-ready, enhancing system performance for those looking for a refined listening experience.
This model builds on the classic Debut design with significant improvements. Every component has been re-engineered to offer superior performance, incorporating extensive research and development to achieve Pro-Ject's desired sound quality.
8,6‘‘ Carbon-Aluminium Tonearm
The turntable features an 8.6" tonearm constructed from carbon fibre and aluminium, providing both lightweight rigidity and resistance to external interference. The one-piece tonearm design allows for precise adjustments in azimuth and vertical tracking angle (VTA), allowing users to fine-tune for an optimal listening experience.
Speed Precision
Additional highlights include a precise AC drive motor with TPE-damped mounting points for reduced vibrations and stable speed, supporting 33 and 45 RPM speeds and an easy adjustment for 78 RPM. The True Balanced Connection system, developed with Ortofon, minimises noise, enhancing audio clarity, while the precision MDF plinth, dust cover, and height-adjustable feet ensure stability and performance.
Simlpicity
The Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B is a compact, affordable phono stage designed for both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, featuring a dual-mono layout, discrete circuitry, and balanced inputs and outputs. With a minimalist, spacious design, it is easily customisable to accommodate a wide range of cartridges, providing excellent value and performance for analogue hi-fi systems. This phono stage’s adaptable structure makes it a standout choice for audiophiles seeking affordability without compromising on quality.
Enhanced Sound Through Discrete Circuitry
In designing the Phono Box S3 B, Pro-Ject opted for fully symmetrical and discrete circuitry in the gain stage, which avoids using operational amplifiers (op-amps). This approach creates a sound that is more neutral, natural, and dynamic, resulting in an authentic high-end listening experience. Although more complex to assemble and involving a wider variety of components, the discrete circuitry achieves a richly dynamic sound profile that appeals to audiophiles seeking clarity and vividness in their audio.
Flexible Cartridge Compatibility
The Phono Box S3 B is extensively customisable to suit moving magnet or moving coil cartridges, with settings for five impedance, four capacitance, and four gain options. This range of adjustments allows it to accommodate nearly any cartridge on the market, making it a highly versatile component in any analogue system. The unit’s adaptability ensures that audiophiles can optimise their setup for the best possible audio output, tailored to their preferred cartridges.
True Balanced Connections and Superior Build Quality
Equipped with balanced inputs and outputs, the Phono Box S3 B aligns with Pro-Ject’s True Balanced Connections concept, which, when paired with a balanced turntable and connection cables, significantly enhances dynamics, reduces noise, and improves signal-to-noise ratios. The steel chassis with aluminium panels provides strong electrical isolation, while the minimalist design allows for easy access to controls. An external power adapter reduces interference, ensuring the sensitive internal components remain unaffected, further solidifying its position as an outstanding choice for audiophiles at this price point.
Features:
- 5-pin mini XLR balanced input
- Balanced XLR outputs
- Fully symmetrical & discrete gain stage
- Easy settings adjustment on the faceplate
- MM & MC capable
- Dual mono design
- Semi-passive RIAA equalization
- Superior low noise / low distortion
- Aluminium casing protects against interference
- Available in silver or black
- Made in Europe
Getting the Most of True Balanced
Pro-Ject's True Balanced Connection, inspired by professional audio practices, aims to bring the reliable performance of balanced audio connections to vinyl enthusiasts.
To fully utilize this feature on the Debut PRO B, it is recommended to pair it with a Balanced Phono Preamplifier, like the Phono Box S3 B, and use a Mini-XLR to Mini-XLR cable for optimal results.
Pro-Ject Debut Pro B Turntable Specifications
| Drive Principle: | Sub-Platter Belt Drive |
| Speeds: | 33, 45 & 78 RPM |
| Speed Variance: (33 RPM) | 0.004 |
| Speed Variance: (45 RPM) | 0.005 |
| Wow and Flutter: (33 RPM) | 0.0016 |
| Wow and Flutter: (45 RPM) | 0.0014 |
| Turntable Signal to Noise Ratio: | 68 dB |
| Main Bearing: | Stainless Steel & Bronze |
| Main Platter Material: | Die-cast Aluminium with TPE Lining |
| Plinth Material: | MDF |
| Sub-Platter: | Metal spindle, plastic base |
| Tonearm Type: | Adjustable |
| Tonearm Material: | Carbon Fibre & Aluminium Sandwich |
| Effective Tonearm Length: | 218.5 mm |
| Overhang: | 18.5 mm |
| Effective Tonearm Mass: | 10 g |
| VTA Adjustment: | Yes |
| External Power Supply Rating: | 15V-800mA DC |
| Maximum Power Consumption: | 4 W |
| Dimensions: (W x H x D) | 415 x 113 x 320 mm |
| Weight: | 6 kg |
Phono Box DS3 Specifications
| Input Impedance: | 10, 50, 100, 1k, 47k ohms |
| Input Capacitance: | 50, 150, 300, 400 pF |
| Gain (+ 6dB using XLR Out): | 40, 45, 60, 65 dB |
| SNR MM (40dB): | 103dBV, 110dBV - ‚A‘ weighted |
| SNR MC (60dB): | 85dBV, 90dBV - ‚A‘ weighted |
| THD at 1 kHz: | <0,001% MM, < 0,005% MC |
| THD (20Hz-20kHz): | <0,008% MM, < 0,01% MC |
| RIAA-equalization Curve Accuracy: | <0,3dB / 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Subsonic Filter: | at 20Hz with 18dB/octave |
| Input: | 1x 5-pin mini XLR / 1x pair RCA phono sockets |
| Line-Level Output: | 1x pair RCA, 1x pair XLR |
| Power Supply DC: | 18V/500mA |
| Power Consumption: | 18V/170mA DC, <0.5 W in standby |
| Dimensions: | 206 x 55 x 153 (164 with sockets) mm |
| Weight: | 930g without power supply |
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