The Evo 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 reevaluation 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 an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, and high quality (but user replaceable) RCA cables are included. The motor is fed from an internal AC power supply (fed from an external ‘wall wart’ power supply) and on a new, damped motor plate which is more rigidly coupled to the MDF plinth than before. This plinth is now supported via three well engineered metal feet which are threaded to allow accurate levelling.
The steel platter contains has damping ring on its underside, which reduces resonance and adds a little more flywheel effect too. 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:
Drive Principle: Sub-Platter Belt Drive Speeds: 33, 45 & 78 RPM Speed Variance (33 RPM): 0.5 % Speed Variance (45 RPM): 0.6 % Wow & Flutter (33 RPM): 0.17 % Wow & Flutter (45 RPM): 0.15 % Motor: 9V AC Turntable Signal to Noise Ratio: 68 dB Main Bearing: Stainless Steel & Bronze Main Platter Material: Steel with TPE Lining Main Platter Weight: 1.7 kg Plinth Material: MDF Tonearm Type: Adjustable Tonearm Material: Carbon Fibre Effective Tonearm Length: 218.5 mm Overhang: 18.5 mm Effective Tonearm Mass: 6 g Output Connection: Junction Box Output Level: Phono Level External Power Supply Rating: 15V-800mA DC Maximum Power Consumption: 4 W Dimensions (W X H X D): 415mm x 118mm x 320 mm Weight: 5.6 kg
