Pro-Ject Debut III: The World's Best-Sounding, Best-Built Turntable Under $300

Now Save $80 on This Award-Winning Music Direct Best-Seller

Forget about all the accolades and awards, what matters most is that the Pro-Ject Debut III delivers rich, organic, and inviting analog sound at levels unrivaled for its price. Now discounted by $80, it's a veritable invitation into a world of sound that yields constant rewards and pleasures. There's no longer any excuse to avoid diving head-first into the world of vinyl. The Debut III delivers the greatest return for the smallest investment of any product Music Direct offers. You have our guarantee on it.

“They know how to build turntables at the Pro-Ject factory. Although the Debut III is their introductory model, great care has been lavished on its component parts - most are made in house - and on the final set-up. If you prefer to proceed cautiously into analog without risking a lot of money, the Debut III will communicate the essence of analog as well as any. In some ways, no CD player, no matter how much you spend can compete!”
– Michael Fremer, Stereophile, Recommended Components Issue

You've read the articles and heard the news: People are embracing vinyl like never before. Restaurants and retail businesses are spinning records on-site, boutique hotels are putting turntables in guest rooms, labels are reissuing artists' complete catalogs on vinyl, younger generations that won't touch CDs are spending hours rifling through LP racks, and sales are going through the roof. Why? Because there's nothing like the all-encompassing sound, hands-on feel, and multi-sensory experience of vinyl.

"The Pro-Ject Debut III is a revelation…you will undoubtedly be stunned by how much more music you’ll hear through the Pro-Ject Debut III turntable and its pre-mounted Ortofon OM-5E moving-magnet cartridge. You owe it to yourself to check out the Pro-Ject Debut III. I don’t know of a turntable and cartridge combination that sounds better for less!"
– Jim Hannon, The Absolute Sound, Editor's Choice Award Winner

It's time you discovered the magic for yourself, or helped someone you know realize its wonders. Distinguished by its effortless setup and shockingly low price, Pro-Ject's Debut III makes it all possible. This turntable has received more commendations from more audio experts than any other entry-level analog product in history. Solid build quality, sleek design, superb parts, an excellent tonearm, and an incredible pre-installed Ortofon OM-5 cartridge make it THE choice for music lovers of all stripes. Debut III takes any worry about complexities or difficulties out of the equation. Once you take the user-friendly 'table out of its box, you'll be enjoying your record collection within minutes.

Features:

• Supplied with Pro-Ject 8.6 Aluminum Tonearm
• Tonearm Internally Wired with High-Grade Copper from Headshell to RCAs
• Includes Pre-Mounted Ortofon OM-5e Moving Magnet Cartridge
• Belt-Drive Turntable with Two-Step Pulley for 33 and 45 RPM
• Quiet-Running Isolated AC Motor
• Connection Cable Fitted with Gold-Pated RCA Jacks
• Specially-Made Isolation Feet to Reduce Effects of Vibration
• Included Dustcover Lid for Protection

Dust cover: Included
Supplied counterweight: cartridge weight 3.5 – 5.5g
Optional counterweight: cartridge weight 6 - 9g
Fitted cartridge: Ortofon OM 5E
Nominal speeds: 33/45 RPM
Speed variance: ±0.4 %
Wow and flutter: ±0.12 %
Signal to noise: -65dB
Downforce range: 10 - 30mN
Effective tonearm length: 8.6
Effective tonearm mass: 9.5 g
Overhang: 18.5mm
Platter weight/diameter: 3 lbs/280mm
Dimensions (Cover open): 14 ½” H x 16 1/3” W x 15 ¾” H
Dimensions (Cover closed): 4 ¾” H x 16 1/3” W x 12 ½” H
Weight with Cover: 12 lbs.
Mains power supply: 100 - 110V - 60 cycles
Power consumption: 2W

User Manual (PDF, 120 KB)

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