Pro-ject carbon evo review

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But why not Dave , or Marc? I have had vinyl on the brain. This is a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon table taken to a whole new level. The packaging came out like an elaborate puzzle—the word unravelling came to mind—and in a seamlessly logical manner. The instructions and plinth on top, then the belt and motor and finally the platter cleverly tucked in the bottom, not in order of height or weight, but in order of assembly.

Pro-ject carbon evo review

If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. It's also a great way to support your favorite musical artists, as records offer higher margins than many other forms of music distribution. This elegant and simple turntable comes with a specially regulated motor, a thick metal platter, and a carbon fiber tonearm for near-perfect playback. No, it's still not "cheap," but it sets a new, relatively affordable standard if you're an audiophile hunting for quality components and the best musical fidelity. Pro-Ject is one of the go-to names when people talk about great-sounding yet affordable turntables, and the Debut Carbon the predecessor to this new model , was perhaps the company's crown jewel. It's now been dethroned. Just like its predecessor, the thing that impresses me most about the Evo is how simple it looks and operates. There are no bells and whistles.

Again, this can be remedied with an aftermarket cord, but be aware of this, and reach out to your dealer or Pro-Ject to ensure that whatever cord you choose works fine.

T urntables are inconvenient. They range from hulking, massive monstrosities that take an entire village to move, down to minimalist cutouts that are barely more than a rotating platter and a tonearm floating on a pedestal. That simplicity is a beautiful illusion. The EVO feels premium. That was the first thing that came to mind.

The Pro-Ject Debut series first appeared on the scene back in This is the 8. Not so, in fact. Knocking the platter with this in place drastically reduces any music-threatening vibration. TPE is also applied to the three, height-adjustable feet which are connected to suspension elements from the recently released X1, turntable. The electronic speed selection arrives in the form of a rocker switch which is hidden from view underneath the front-left portion of the plinth to keep the lines clean and aid aesthetics. There are nine finish options with this one, three in hand-painted high gloss covering red, white and black plus five varieties of hand-painted matte pastel colours spanning green, black, blue, yellow and white plus a walnut veneer. Unpacking and construction was straight-forward.

Pro-ject carbon evo review

T urntables are inconvenient. They range from hulking, massive monstrosities that take an entire village to move, down to minimalist cutouts that are barely more than a rotating platter and a tonearm floating on a pedestal. That simplicity is a beautiful illusion. The EVO feels premium. That was the first thing that came to mind.

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I particularly loved the adjustable feet, which made leveling the deck as easy as placing a bubble on the platter. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Just like its predecessor, the thing that impresses me most about the Evo is how simple it looks and operates. Replies 21 Views 1K. Adblocker Detected. For myself, admittedly going into my first winter as a serious vinyl junkie, the answer seems easy. The motor and platter arrangements have also been augmented. Al ears Well-known member. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. All rights reserved. Elipson introduces XLS7 loudspeaker. I began with the album from The King Singers. Some of this is down to the 2M Red cartridge that is bundled as standard. Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Evolution is the word for Pro-Ject and its latest Debut deck, and in the line has reached a new kind of maturity. Why you can trust What Hi-Fi?

Subwoofers, yes eventually 2 would be ideal as from the research I did, 2 was better than 1 but I could be wrong! I particularly loved the adjustable feet, which made leveling the deck as easy as placing a bubble on the platter. Everything from delicate jazz records to the modern hip hop of Kendrick Lamar comes through with focus and a bold soundstage, never feeling choked by any piece of gear. Reply Hi Paul, thanks for your reply and Happy Holidays to you! The Vinyl Anachronist. I, a bit dejected, continued to listen for a day or two and swap out upstream gear. Everywhere Threads This forum This thread. Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar. That is, the soundstage from the EVO was more open and airy with a great sense of fragility and delicacy in the treble. As an added question, do you know if I can use all this equipment for both a TT setup and for a TV setup which is why I am looking at floor speakers and subwoofers? What is your amp budget and, in fact, apart from the EVO, take that out of the equation for a sec, what is the budget for the rest of the HiFi chain? Next, I turned to something with a little more funk. The Pro-Ject may not quite feel like true a high-end player, but it was definitely more fun to use than the Fluance.