Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Turntable with Pick It MM Cartridge

A Modern Deck, Fitted and Ready to Play

The Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Turntable arrives with the new Pick it MM EVO cartridge already fitted, so it is ready to set up and play out of the box. It is handmade in the EU and refines the well-loved Debut design with a stiffer tonearm, a heavier platter and cleaner cable routing. A choice of ten finishes lets it match almost any room.

Why You'll Love It

• Fitted and ready. The Pick it MM EVO moving-magnet cartridge is supplied and mounted, developed with Ortofon in Denmark for a flat, detailed response.
• Ten finishes. Gloss, satin and walnut options mean the deck can sit quietly in a room or stand out as a feature.
• Clean, considered design. Pro-Ject integrates the RCA output box and power socket into the plinth for a tidy look with no clutter at the back.

Under the Hood

• One-piece carbon fibre tonearm. The 8.6-inch carbon tonearm is stiff yet light, which helps the cartridge track cleanly and hold a stable soundstage.
• TPE-damped aluminium platter. The 1.7 kg die-cast platter is precision balanced and anti-magnetic, with an internal TPE ring to reduce resonance, wow and flutter.
• Ortofon-developed cartridge. The Pick it MM EVO uses Ortofon split pole pins for a flat frequency response closer to a moving-coil design.

CHT Insider Verdict

The Debut EVO 2 is an easy recommendation for anyone stepping into quality vinyl or upgrading an entry deck. It sounds lively and composed, looks smart from every angle, and leaves room to grow. Because the platter is anti-magnetic, you can move up to a moving-coil cartridge later without changing the turntable.

Pro Tip: The included Connect it Phono E cable is semi-symmetrical, so connect the yellow-marked end to your amplifier or phono stage and the other end to the turntable for the intended shielding.