The Debut USB is the same as the Debut III except for its built-in phono preamp with analog-to-digital converter with USB and line-level analog output. Allows for audiophile-quality transfer of your vinyl record collection into the digital file format of your choice. Requires music-recording software (not supplied). For use with Windows®, MacOS® and Linux®.

The Pro-Ject Debut III is our top-selling budget-friendly turntable. It's dedicated solely to optimizing the sonic reproduction of your records; no bells, no whistles. The sleek and simple design yields a classy appearance and hassle-free operation. Since it's so stripped down, there's very little that can go wrong with it. Another strength is its versatility. It sounds stunning right out of the box, but if you want to tweak it, Pro-Ject's Acryl-It platter and Speedbox MKII are simple, affordable, and effective upgrades. The Debut III can also be outfitted to accommodate 78rpm discs. All you need are a 33/78rpm motor pulley and a 78 stylus for the Ortofon OM5E. Additionally, the stylus can be upgraded in a snap. The Ortofon 20 (nude elliptical), 30 (nude Fineline), and 40 (Gyger line-contact) styli all fit the stock-cartridge. Considering the price, this package is quite possibly the best sonic performer in its class.

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Pro-Ject Debut III Assembly

Hi-Fi Choice Reveiw of Pro-Ject Debut III
"... but the Debut is no slouch; it resolves ambient detail better than affordable CD players and recreates plenty of space and 'air' around cymbals and other high notes...All in all, this is a capable and entertaining deck which gives you more than you've a right to expect at the money. 4 Stars."

AudioEnz Review of Pro-Ject Debut III
"...The Debut Phono offers a wonderful introduction to analogue’s joys at a truly unbeatable price, opening up a whole new world of music in the process."

Stereophile Review of Pro-Ject Debut III
"...I have no hesitation about reommending Pro-Ject's Debut III--especially with the Speed Box mkII--as an entry-level analog product for the skeptical digital devotee."

Pro-Ject Debut USB Features:

Tonearm bearing comprises inverted hardened stainless-steel points and sapphire thrust-pads

Headshell and armtube formed from a single aluminium workpiece, rotation allows adjustment of needle azimuth despite fixed headshell

Steel platter with felt mat

Low-tolerance chrome-plated stainless-steel axle runs on a polished ball bearing in a brass bearing housing

Motor decoupled to reduce vibration

Supplied with Ortofon OM 5E cartridge fitted

Pro-Ject 8.6 tonearm

Nominal speeds 33 / 45 / 78 r.p.m. (78 optional)

Dust cover

Two year warranty

Gold-plated RCA phono sockets

Equipped with internal phono pre-amp (MM)

Digitalisation of analog signals for recording direct to disk via USB with suitable recording programs

Pro-Ject Debut USB Technical Data:

Fitted cartridge: Ortofon OM 5E

Nominal speeds: 33 / 45 / 78 r.p.m. (78 optional)

Internal phono pre-amplifier: yes

Dust cover: yes

RCA phono sockets: yes

Tonearm: Pro-Ject 8.6

Effective tonearm length: 8,6 " (218,5mm)

Effective tonearm mass : 9,5g

Overhang: 18,5mm

Supplied counterweight cartridge weight: 3,5 - 5,5g

Optional counterweights: cartridge weights 6 - 9g, 1,5 - 3g

Downforce range: 10 - 30mN

Speed variance: ±0,8 %

Wow and flutter: ±0,12 %

Signal to noise: -65dB

Platter weight/diameter: 1,3kg/280mm

Power supply type: Mains-fed outboard power supply 100 - 110V, 60 cycles

Output voltage: 16V/500mA AC

Power consumption: 2W

Depth (lid open): 400mm

Height (lid open): 370mm

Dimensions (lid open): 415 x 365 x 405mm

Dimensions (lid closed): 415 x 118 x 320mm

Weight: 6kg

Built-in Preamp and A/D Converter Technical Data:

Output voltage: 160mV/1kHz at 4mV/1kHz input

Input impedance: 47kohms/100pF

Output voltage: 200mV/1kHz

Noise floor: -88dB

RIAA-equalisation curve accuracy: 20Hz - 20kHz / max. 0,5dB

Internal A/D converter with USB out: yes

USB-output digital serial data protocol: USB 1.1

Operating systems: Windows®, MacOS® and Linux®

Ortofon OM5E Technical Data:

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 4 mV

Channel balance at 1 kHz: 2 dB

Channel separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB

Channel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dB

Frequency range at - 3dB: 20-25.000 Hz

Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz ± 2 dB

Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 65 µm

Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 20 µm/mN

Stylus type: Elliptical

Stylus tip radius r/R: 8/18 µm

Tracking force range: 1,5-2,0 g (15-20 mN)

Tracking force, recommended: 1,75 g (17,5 mN)

Tracking angle: 20°

Internal impedance, DC resistance: 750 Ohm

Internal inductance: 450 mH

Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm

Recommended load capacitance: 200-600 pF

Cartridge colour, body/stylus: Black/Black

Cartridge weight: 5 g

Replacement stylus unit: Stylus 5 E