— A straightforward, well-engineered belt-drive turntable that brings reliable, low-noise vinyl playback to newcomers and focused listeners. It ships with a factory-mounted Ortofon OM5E moving-magnet cartridge, a heavy steel platter for steady rotation, and a precision-made tonearm and bearing system that keeps tracking stable and quiet. Easy to set up and built from quality parts, the Debut III lets you enjoy records with clear detail, solid low end, and dependable speed control.
Key Features
- Factory-fitted Ortofon OM5E moving-magnet cartridge — ready to play out of the box.
- High-mass, two-piece steel platter (with felt mat) for steady spin and lower noise floor.
- One-piece low-mass tonearm with precise bearings and adjustable counterweight for accurate tracking.
- Decoupled motor and external power supply to reduce vibration and interference.
- Solid MDF plinth with damping feet to limit resonance and external disturbance.
- Simple belt-drive with stepped pulley for trustworthy 33-1/3 and 45 RPM playback (78 RPM option on some models).
- Quality RCA output cable with gold-plated connectors; works with phono inputs or an external phono stage (Phono model includes a built-in preamp).
Why Buy
Choose the Pro-Ject Debut III if you want a no-frills turntable that focuses on sound-supporting engineering rather than flashy extras. It combines a dependable cartridge, a heavy platter, and good isolation to deliver clear, consistent playback—so you spend less time fiddling and more time listening.
- Ready-to-use: factory-mounted cartridge and straightforward setup get you listening fast.
- Solid engineering: heavier platter, decoupled motor, and precise bearing/tonearm design reduce noise and wobble.
Product Specifications
| Pro-Ject Debut III Turntable — Specifications (Base Model) | |
|---|---|
| Product Overview | |
| Product Type | Manual belt-drive audiophile turntable |
| Included Cartridge | Ortofon OM5E (factory-installed and aligned) |
| Playback Speeds | 33⅓ & 45 RPM (manual belt/motor pulley change) |
| Audio Specifications | |
| Drive System | Belt-drive with synchronous motor |
| Tonearm | 8.6" (218.5 mm) one-piece aluminium tonearm with precision bearings |
| Platter | 300 mm heavy steel platter with felt mat |
| Main Bearing | Hardened stainless-steel spindle running in a brass bushing |
| Wow & Flutter | ±0.12% (typical) |
| Speed Drift | ±0.80% |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | ≈ 65 dB |
| Output | Standard RCA phono output (requires external phono preamp) |
| Build & Dimensions | |
| Chassis | Resonance-controlled MDF plinth with vibration-damped feet |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 415 × 118 × 320 mm (16.34" × 4.65" × 12.6") |
| Weight | Approx. 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | External 15V motor power supply (region-specific) |
| Power Consumption | Low — turntable motor only (approx. a few watts) |
| Included Accessories | |
| Accessories | Dust cover, felt mat, RCA cable, 45 RPM adapter, power supply |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year |