2010, Pro-Ject

This is the Pro-Ject Debut III USB Turntable in a Matte Black finish, from Sumiko Audio. Transfer treasured vinyl records to any digital file format with audiophile sound quality using Pro-Ject's new USB turntable and Phono Preamplifier. Project's legendary Debut III is now available in a new configuration designed for the "digital age." Fitted with an onboard moving magnet phono preamplifier, A/D converter and USB output, this remarkable turntable is capable of performing the digitalization of analog signals for recording direct to you computer via a USB interface and suitable music recording software (not included - but the interface is compatible with Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems). High-fidelity audio is ensured by Pro-Ject's use of dual-mono low-noise preamplifier circuitry, accurate RIAA equalization and the exceptional performance of the Debut III tonearm/ phono cartridge and drive mechanism. The Debut III / Phono USB is a music lovers dream providing the ability to enjoy your favorite records via portable digital playback, computer network or server based media systems.

Turntable Features:
-A silent running AC motor with two-step metal pulley drives the hub and platter via a flat-ground belt
-The medium density fiber plinth uses four shock absorbing feet
-Drive motor is decoupled from the plinth to reduce vibration transmission
-The nearly three pound sheet-steel sandwiched platter provides excellent speed stability and protects records with a felt mat
-A precision chrome-plated stainless steel axle couples the platter to a polished ball bearing in a brass housing for low resistance and ultra-quiet rotation
-An external power supply reduces the chance of electro-mechanical interference

Tonearm Features:
-Both the 8.6 inch tonearm and fixed headshell are constructed from a single piece of aluminum for superior rigidity and low resonance
-Inverted horizontal bearings consist of two hardened stainless-steel points resting on sapphire pads for outstanding tonearm stability and tracking capability
-A flexible counterweight shaft avoids undesirable vibrations from occurring
-Adjustment of needle azimuth is easily accomplished by a single-screw adjustment
-Internal tonearm wiring is of high-purity copper and terminated directly to gold-plated sockets at both the headshell and phono jacks for low-noise signal transmission
-A supplied 3.5mm jack can be used to connect the Pro-Ject Debut III Phono USB to any line level/auxiliary input such as a computer, MIDI system, mixer, etc

Specifications:
Phono Cartridge: Ortofon OM 5E MM Supplied
Noise Floor: 88dB
THD: 0.005%
Input Impedance: 47k ohms/100pf
Power Consumption: 16V/40mA AC
Gain: 32dB
Output Voltage: 160mV/1kHz at 4mV/1kHz
EQ Curve Accuracy: 20Hz - 20kHz, > 0.5dB
USB Output: Digital Serial Data Protocol USB 1.1
Dimensions (WHD): 16.5"x4.5"x12.6" (14.4" height with dustcover up)
Weight: 15 lbs

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the fact that turntables often do not work properly when used with converters, we do not ship turntables outside of North America. Also, unfortunately, we cannot ship turntables to P.O. boxes.