SNACK: 3-line summary
- Pro-Ject has announced the Debut Carbon The Original, a new belt-drive turntable.
- It comes with an 8.6-inch carbon tonearm and a pre-adjusted Pick it S2 MM cartridge.
- Switching between 33 and 45rpm requires moving the belt by hand.
Pro-Ject has announced the Debut Carbon The Original, pairing a carbon tonearm with a pre-adjusted cartridge. For anyone considering it as a first turntable, there is a practical detail worth knowing: changing between 33 and 45rpm means moving the drive belt yourself.
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Red I want to try that belt change myself. A little hands-on tinkering before the music starts sounds fun.
Nea I’d like to pick out a favourite game soundtrack on vinyl and keep the sleeve artwork beside me while I listen.
A carbon arm with a cartridge already fitted
The 8.6-inch tonearm is a one-piece carbon design. Its supplied Pick it S2 MM cartridge—the component that reads the record’s grooves—is made by Ortofon and tuned by Pro-Ject, and uses an elliptical stylus.
Elsewhere, a 1.7kg steel platter and special motor suspension form part of Pro-Ject’s design for stable rotation and reduced vibration.
Changing speed by hand
Switching between 33 and 45rpm is manual. It is a physical adjustment to make when switching between records that require different speeds.
A £499 UK price and three finish choices
What Hi-Fi? lists November availability and a UK price of £499. The announced finishes are High Gloss Black, Satin Black and Real Wood Walnut.
A dust cover, felt mat and RCA cable are included. Before ordering, check with a dealer how the turntable will connect to the amplifier or phono stage you intend to use.
Sources and checked date: 2026-11-04 (KST)
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