{"product_id":"pro-ject-debut-evo-2-turntable-satin-golden-yellow-pick-it-evo-cartridge","title":"Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Turntable - Satin Golden Yellow - Pick it EVO Cartridge","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.2em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eThe Turntable That Made Real Hi-Fi Affordable, Refined Again\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 is the newest generation of the Debut, the belt-drive turntable that has introduced more listeners to true audiophile vinyl than any other deck since 1999. It's handmade in the EU. The Pick it MM EVO cartridge arrives mounted and aligned, so you're playing records minutes after unboxing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eTechnology You Can Hear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 8.6″ one-piece carbon tonearm is stiff and light, so the stylus stays planted in the groove. You hear it as steadier images and cleaner bass. Below it, a 3.75-lb aluminum platter with a TPE damping ring mutes the ringing bare metal adds, keeping quiet passages quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeed changes at a button press — 33 or 45 RPM, no belt to move by hand. Inside, a generator builds a fresh sine wave for the motor. That shields it from noisy wall power and keeps speed rock-steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eBuilt to Grow with You\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe non-magnetic platter welcomes moving coil cartridges when you're ready to upgrade. A True Balanced output path is available with optional Pro-Ject cables and phono stages. The deep gloss black plinth hides its connections underneath for a clean look on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eCritics Agree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Debut EVO 2 is one of the most decorated turntables in its class, including What Hi-Fi?'s Product of the Year 2025 (Best Turntable £500–£750).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Fi Choice, Editor's Choice Award (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e – \"the best turntable I've listened to under £1,000\" — Ed Selley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereoNet, Product of the Year 2025 (Turntable)\u003c\/strong\u003e – \"smooth and fun, yet surprisingly sophisticated at the price\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereoNet, Applause Award (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e – \"outstanding value for money… an excellent choice\" — James Michael Hughes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eIs This Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA quick gut-check before you buy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want real hi-fi vinyl without fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-mounted cartridge, push-button speed, and set-and-forget belt drive make this an ideal first serious turntable — or a big step up from an all-in-one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have (or will add) a phono stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e There's no phono preamp built in. You'll need an amp with a phono input, or an external phono preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou plan to upgrade someday.\u003c\/strong\u003e MC-friendly platter and an optional True Balanced path mean this deck grows with your system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou'd rather listen than tinker.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a manual deck that rewards a level, stable shelf. If you want auto-return, Bluetooth, or USB ripping, this isn't that turntable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSetup takes about ten minutes. Fit the platter and belt, set the counterweight to 18 mN, and connect the included Connect it Phono E cable to your phono input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGive it a level spot about 16.3″ wide by 12.6″ deep; three height-adjustable TPE-damped feet make leveling easy. If your amp has no phono input, add a phono preamp (sold separately — see our phono preamp collection).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Piece Carbon Tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e — An 8.6″ carbon arm with CNC-milled aluminum bearing block tracks the groove with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTPE-Damped Aluminum Platter\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 3.75-lb balanced platter spins records on a quiet, stable foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic Speed Change\u003c\/strong\u003e — Switch 33\/45 RPM at a button press while regenerated power keeps speed steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrtofon-Developed Cartridge Included\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Pick it MM EVO's split-pole pins deliver a notably flat frequency response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive Anti-Skating\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tracking force compensation adjusts itself across the record, a refinement from pricier decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Belt-drive manual turntable with electronic speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33\/45 RPM (electronic change)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: 3.75 lb (1.7 kg) die-cast aluminum, TPE damping ring, felt mat; non-magnetic (MC-compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: 8.6″ one-piece carbon, 218.5 mm effective length, 10.0 g effective mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge: Pick it MM EVO (pre-mounted), 7 mV output, elliptical stylus, 18 mN tracking force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-skating: Adaptive (varies with arm position)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow \u0026amp; flutter: ±0.16% (33 RPM) \/ ±0.14% (45 RPM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise: 68 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono preamp: Not built in — requires phono input or external phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 15 V DC supply included; 4 W operating consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 16.3″ W x 4.5″ H x 12.6″ D (415 x 113 x 320 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 13 lb (6 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Dust cover, Connect it Phono E RCA cable, 15 V power supply, 7″ single adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: High-Gloss Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold By: Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eUpgrades \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhen you're ready for more: the Power Box S3 Phono feeds cleaner power to the deck and a Pro-Ject phono stage from one box. The Record Puck E adds damping at the label. A Pro-Ject balanced phono preamp with mini-XLR cable unlocks True Balanced playback (requires an MC or Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge). All sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eDoes the Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 need a phono preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. There's no phono stage built in, so connect it to an amp or receiver with a phono input, or add an external phono preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eIs the cartridge really ready to play out of the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The Pick it MM EVO comes mounted and aligned from the factory. You just set the counterweight and anti-skating per the quick-start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eCan I use a moving coil cartridge with this turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. 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