The Evo 2 is the latest in the iconic Debut line of turntables from Pro-ject. As you’d perhaps expect with a design with such an illustrious history this is no radical redesign, instead there’s a careful re-evaluation to find performance improvements where possible, whilst continuing to offer great value and cosmetics at the same time. The stiff and lightweight carbon fibre tonearm is factory fitted with the Pro-Ject Pick-It MM Evo cartridge, and high quality (but user replaceable) RCA cables are included.
The in house designed and manufactured motor is fed from an internal AC power supply (fed from an external ‘wall wart’ power supply) and on a TPE damped motor plate which is more rigidly coupled to the MDF plinth than before. This plinth is supported on three well engineered metal feet which are threaded to allow accurate levelling.
The new 1.7kg platter is made from die cast and balanced Aluminium, and is damped with TPE. This replaces the steel platter on the previous generation and means that the new non magnetic platter allows owners to upgrade to an MC cartridge without changing the platter.
Playback of 33.3, 45 and 78rpm is possible, with simple switch operation to go between 33.3 and 45. For 78rpm you swap to a different belt which uses its own ridge on the motor pulley (you will also need to change to a 78rpm compatible stylus, not supplied). The plinth is available in a wide variety of 9 attractive gloss and satin finishes.
Technical Specifications:
Speed: 33, 45 (electronic speed change)
Drive principle: belt drive with electronic speed control
Platter: 300mm, die cast aluminium platter with TPE
damping and felt mat
Platter bearing: stainless steel axle in bronze bushing
Wow & flutter: 33: +/-0,16%; 45: +/-0,14%
Speed drift: 33: +/-0,40%; 45: +/-0,50%
Signal to noise: 68dB
Tonearm: 8,6” one-piece carbon tonearm
Effective arm length/mass: 218,5 mm / 10,0 g
Overhang: 18,5mm
Included accessories: 15V DC / 0,8A power supply, dust cover, 7‘‘ single adapter
Power consumption: 4W / 0W standby
Dimensions (WxHxD): 415mm x 113mm x 320mm
Weight: 6 kg net
