# Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO: specs and price

**Price (US):** $599 at project-audio.com (Dominant US retail price; some dealers list $649. June 2026.), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 16 turntables we track it is #10 cheapest of 16; category median $572.
**Brand:** Pro-Ject
**Released:** 2020
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 40/100, #7 of 15 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $599 |
| Brand | Pro-Ject |
| Released | 2020 |
| Drive type | belt |
| Speeds | 33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM |
| Cartridge included | Sumiko Rainier MM |
| Built in preamp | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB output | No |
| Weight (lb) | 12.3 |

## Where it stands

At $599, the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO is #10 cheapest of the 16 turntables we track, where the median is $572. On the spec sheet, its weight of 12.3 lb is below the median of the 15, and its release of 2020 is above the median of the 12. By release date, it is among the newer of the 12 we date.

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted testers reviewed this exact deck: What Hi-Fi (five stars) and TechRadar (Editor's Choice). Both praise a rich, warm yet detailed sound, automatic speed change and attractive finishes; both note it sounds less vigorous than a Rega rival. Neither published lab measurements, and both outlets are Future-owned, limiting independence. (Based on 2 reviews, 2020-10-06–2024-02-22.)

Praised: Rich, warm, full-bodied sound that stays detailed and revealing rather than muddy; New automatic speed-change switch removes the old manual belt-swapping chore; Wide choice of attractive finishes, including new satin colourways.
Flagged: Sounds more laid-back and less vigorous/precise than similarly priced Rega rivals; Faces tough competition at its price point; A little play noted in the Carbon tonearm bearings; No modern touches (Bluetooth/USB) and doesn't obviously look the money's-worth.
Disagreement: No substantive disagreement: both rate it a top pick and converge on the same warm-but-detailed character and the same Rega comparison. Caveat: both outlets are Future-owned (the TechRadar reviewer is ex-What Hi-Fi), so the two takes are not fully independent.
Sources: What Hi-Fi (2020-10-06, whathifi.com), TechRadar (2024-02-22, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO?**

Two whitelisted testers reviewed this exact deck: What Hi-Fi (five stars) and TechRadar (Editor's Choice). Both praise a rich, warm yet detailed sound, automatic speed change and attractive finishes; both note it sounds less vigorous than a Rega rival. Neither published lab measurements, and both outlets are Future-owned, limiting independence. Praised: Rich, warm, full-bodied sound that stays detailed and revealing rather than muddy; New automatic speed-change switch removes the old manual belt-swapping chore; Wide choice of attractive finishes, including new satin colourways. Flagged: Sounds more laid-back and less vigorous/precise than similarly priced Rega rivals; Faces tough competition at its price point; A little play noted in the Carbon tonearm bearings; No modern touches (Bluetooth/USB) and doesn't obviously look the money's-worth. (From 2 tester reviews.)

**How much does the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO cost?**

The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO has a US price of $599 (Dominant US retail price; some dealers list $649. June 2026.), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO compare on price?**

At $599, the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO is #10 cheapest of the 16 turntables we track, where the median is $572.

**When was the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO released?**

The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO was released 2020.

**What are the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO's key specs?**

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO (Pro-Ject): drive type belt, speeds 33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM, cartridge included Sumiko Rainier MM, built in preamp No, bluetooth No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/debut-carbon-evo/ (project-audio.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.stereophile.com/content/pro-ject-debut-carbon-evo-turntable-specifications (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/turntables/pro-ject-debut-carbon-evo/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO price of record was $599 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/turntables/pro-ject-debut-carbon-evo/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl