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Manufacturer codeDebut Reference 10
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About the Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10
Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 is listed in the record players category. The recorded specifications include type: Turntable; drive system: Belt Drive; turntable speeds: 33 & 45 RPM (78 RPM with separate upgrades). This entry covers manufacturer code Debut Reference 10. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
For Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10, the recorded details include type: Turntable; drive system: Belt Drive; turntable speeds: 33 & 45 RPM (78 RPM with separate upgrades). Use these facts to narrow a shortlist, then compare the reviewers’ findings on the features that matter for your use.
- Type
- Turntable
- Drive system
- Belt Drive
- Turntable speeds
- 33 & 45 RPM (78 RPM with separate upgrades)
- Weight
- 6 kg
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
Review covers Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10. The manufacturer links this product name to code Debut Reference 10. The reviewed finish may differ. Cartridge upgrades, USB/Bluetooth versions and distinct editions retain their own review evidence.
Read the full review ↗Checked 9 Oct 2026
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The Ear
Pro-ject packs years of know-how into Debut Reference 10
By Chris Frankland. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
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Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 turntable
By Review: Jamie Biesemans and Lab: Paul Miller. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
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SoundStage Access
Pro-Ject Audio Systems Debut Reference 10 Turntable and Pick it Pro Balanced Cartridge
By Al Griffin. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
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Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 specifications
Manufacturer code: Debut Reference 10 · Manufacturer product record · Checked 9 Oct 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Type | Turntable |
|---|---|
| Drive system | Belt Drive |
| Turntable speeds | 33 & 45 RPM (78 RPM with separate upgrades) |
| Weight | 6 kg |
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Audio & listening7 details
| Turntable Signal to Noise Ratio | 68 dB |
|---|---|
| Main Bearing | Stainless Steel & Bronze |
| Tonearm Type | Adjustable |
| Tonearm Material | Carbon Fibre & Aluminium Sandwich |
| Effective Tonearm Length | 254 mm |
| Effective Tonearm Mass | 16.6 g |
| Cartridge | Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced |
Power & battery2 details
| External Power Supply Rating | 15V-800mA DC |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 4 W |
Design & dimensions2 details
| Main Platter Material | Acrylic |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 462 x 145 x 345 mm |
Further product details8 details
| Speeds | 33 & 45 RPM (78 RPM with separate upgrades) |
|---|---|
| Speed Variance (33 RPM) | +/-0,4 % |
| Speed Variance (45 RPM) | +/-0,5 % |
| Wow and Flutter (33 RPM) | +/-0,16 % |
| Wow and Flutter (45 RPM) | +/-0,14 % |
| Sub-Platter | Aluminium |
| Overhang | 16 mm |
| VTA Adjustment | Yes |
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What is the listed drive system for Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10?
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