It’s also lightweight and helps with tracking records smoothly. Beyond simply looking good, carbon fiber helps fight resonance with its stiff construction and natural damping abilities. The defining feature that separates the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon from the competition is its single-piece carbon fiber tonearm. Switching speeds requires moving the belt between the upper and lower pulley, which is an annoyance but not a deal breaker.
The only downside is that you’ll have to pick up the heavy platter every time you need to switch from 33 ⅓ and 45 rpm.
The platter is shockingly heavy but that’s a good thing as it is one more way Pro-Ject fights noise and vibration. Speaking of the platter, it’s heavy made of metal, topped with a thin, felt mat.
