Pro-Ject Debut RecordMaster Turntable

Entry-Level Turntable with Cartridge, Built-in Phono Stage, and USB Output

The Debut III RecordMaster is Pro-Ject's brand new best-buy turntable classic. It comes complete with aluminum tonearm, computer connection, three speeds, and a DC power supply. You won't find an entry level turntable offering so much for so little cash as the RecordMaster.

The Debut III RecordMaster has an impressive heritage. The first Debut turntable, introduced in the late 1990s, was a revolution for the hi-fi industry. For the first time after the arrival of the compact disc and the assumed demise of vinyl records, an analog product re-emerged in the mass market, and it was a quality turntable that all music lovers could afford.

Designed to Set New Standards

The new Debut RecordMaster has been designed to set new standards in its price category for the coming decade. It's perfectly timed, since analog is once again regarded as a highly respected music source, and the demand for good turntables with all speeds (33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm) is growing fast.

The RecordMaster offers worthy improvements over previous models, such as an increase in platter size and platter weight for even smoother and more accurate rotation at any speed. The overall sound quality is now greatly improved. The latest belt drive design offers low noise AC motor with effective motor decoupling (utilizing TPE damping) and an ultra-precision frequency DC-driven AC generator for remarkable speed stability.

Push-button Electronic Speed Change

Ultimate convenience is achieved thanks to electronic speed change using Pro-Ject's acclaimed Speed Box system. This allows you to change speeds with the push of a button. Plus, the RecordMaster offers the possibility of playing 78 rpm records. To play 78s, just make a simple exchange to Ortofon's OM78 stylus (not included) and move the drive belt to the larger diameter pulley. It takes no time at all, and that's all there is to it.

Includes OM5e Phono Cartridge, Built-in Phono Preamp, and USB

The Debut III RecordMaster includes everything you need to get up and running right away without complicated fuss or the need to purchase extras. To start with, it comes with a great sounding Ortofon OM5e moving magnet phono cartridge pre-mounted and ready to go. The OM 5E features an elliptical stylus that provides balanced and distortion-free playback. Elliptical diamonds are able to follow the groove oscillations more accurately than spherical diamonds due to their contoured shape. This results in better tracking and less distortion.

And if your integrated amp or receiver lacks a dedicated turntable input, have no fear. The RecordMaster has a built-in phono preamp, allowing you to connect it directly to any line level input.

If you'd like to archive your vinyl, the RecordMaster makes it simple. It includes a USB output for connecting to your PC or Mac computer. Using the recording software of your choice, such as the free program, Audacity (available online) you be able to digitize your LPs, 45s, and 78s and store the files on a hard drive. And how's this for convenience… RecordMaster lets you use both the preamp output and the USB connection simultaneously.

Pro-Ject thought of everything, including the style. The Debut III RecordMaster is offered in your choice high-gloss black, red, white finishes and walnut matte finish. A dust cover comes standard.

• Precision belt drive with synchronous motor
• Electronic speed control with 33/45 rpm (78) speed change, which acts as Speed Box with ultimate speed stability
• 8.6" aluminum tonearm
• Steel platter weighing 1.3 kg with a felt mat
• Built in MM phono preamplifier with USB out
• Simultaneously connection with amplifier & PC/Mac
• OM5e moving-magnet cartridge with elliptical diamond stylus (cartridge is already installed)
• Available in three high-gloss finishes (piano-black, red, or white) and walnut matte finish

• Speed: 33, 45 (electronic speed change); 78 (manual)
• Drive principle: Belt drive
• Platter: 300mm steel with a felt mat
• Speed drift: 33: ±0,60% 45: ±0,50%
• Wow & flutter: 33: ±0,19% 45: ±0,17%
• Main bearing: stainless-steel axle in a brass bearing housing
• Tonearm: 8.6” aluminum
• Overhang: 0.72"
• Tracking force: 10 - 30mN
• A/D conversion: 16bit Delta Sigma
• Sampling frequency: Up to 48kHz
• Output: RCA & USB-B (USB 1.1)
• Included accessories: 15 volts DC power supply, dust cover
• Power connection: 110/120 Volt, 60 Hz
• Dimensions: 16.3" wide x 4.6" high x 12.6" deep
• Weight: 12 lbs.