Debut III USB Turntable

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.