Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Balanced (Pick it S2 C)

Where size matters - Now with True Balanced mini XLR output

Our turntables demand conscious music listening. The Debut PRO S Balanced takes this philosophy to the extreme. We finished all parts except for the polished spindle in matte black. The manual controls invite the listener to interact with the turntable: turn it on, place the record on the platter, move and lower the tonearm. The musical reward follows the tactile experience. No unnecessary switches, LEDs, or labeling distract from what is essential.

10" S-Shape - Not a straight line

A milestone for the next decades
The Debut PRO S Balanced brings an absolutely new design to Pro-Ject turntables. The audiophile turntable is convincing in all respects – not only visually, but more importantly also in terms of sound.
The precision CNC milled parts are optically perfectly coordinated and lead the Debut PRO S Balanced to its modern simple, elegant and unprecedented design.

Deeply driven
The electronically regulated synchronous motor drives the platter and guarantees the most accurate and stable speeds. Change between them easily with the toggle switch. With the supplied round belt for 78 rpm you can also listen to your shellac records.

A new platter - a deeper dish
The die-cast aluminium platter is reworked and precision balanced in an extra step to obtain an evenly spinning platter. It is anti-magnetic, allowing also MC cartridges to work properly.
The anti-magnetic heavy aluminium platter has a ring made of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) on the inside that helps to dampen all resonances and minimizes wow and flutter. The included Record Puck E provides an extra level of damping and stability.

Azimuth & VTA Adjustment
The newly designed tonearm base allows you to adjust both the azimuth and the vertical tracking angle (VTA). The tonearm height can be continuously adjusted by loosening the two grub screws. These settings give you the option of adapting the tonearm to height changes allowing the use of different turntable mats or other cartridges to always achieve the best sound quality. Setting and experimenting with the VTA & Azimuth is crucial in extracting every last bit of performance out of your cartridges.

PRO Features:

Pick it S2 C - Unheard precision & dynamics
The perfect combination of components is the key to achieve the great sound of the Pick it PRO S Balanced.

Alu Sub-Platter - Sustainable components
The diamond cut aluminium sub-platter can be machined to much improved and higher tolerances and will be a substantial upgrade to regular sub-platters.

10" S-Shape - New tonearm design
This super stiff and uniquely dampened aluminium tonearm ensures perfect tracking of the record groove.

VTA & Azimuth - Fully adjustable
The Debut PRO S Balanced comes with fully adjustable Azimuth & VTA. It offers you the possibility to modify your turntable as you want it.

33/45/78 RPM - High precision motor control
The playback speeds are electronically controlled with precision, which guarantees the most accurate and stable music reproduction. Change between speeds easily with the toggle switch.

Bearing block - Complete new design
The precision CNC milled tonearm bearing parts are completely new and designed just for the PRO.

Special Platter - TPE damped & anti magnetic
The heavy aluminium platter has a ring made of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) on the inside that helps to dampen all resonances and minimizes wow and flutter.

Metal Feet - Damped & height adjustable
The three height adjustable damped aluminium feet guarantee the perfect stand & massively reduce risk of acoustical feedback.

Technical Specifications:
• Speed: 33, 45/(78) (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: high precision 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: 10“ S-shape aluminium; SME connector
• Effective arm length/mass: 254 mm / 8 g
• Overhang: 16 mm
• Included accessories: 15V DC / 0,8A power supply, dust cover, 78 RPM round belt, 7‘‘ single adapter, Record Puck E
• Power consumption: 4W / 0W standby
• Dimensions (without dustcover): 462 x 145 x 345mm (W x H x D)
• Dimensions (dustcover opened): 462 x 383 x 430mm (W x H x D)
• Weight: 7 kg net