"When Austrian entrepreneur Heinz Lichtenegger established audio-tech brand Pro-Ject in 1991, the compact disc was on the rise. Unfettered by this, what ultimately proved to be short-lived development, he was instrumental in the revival of vinyl; a music format that, unlike the CD, is still thriving. For those true music aficionados and experts - DJs among them - no mode of music transmission has better quality than a 78" or 45"."
"With its simple belt-driven modality but also accessible price-point, the inaugural Pro-Ject 1 turntable resonated with a broader consumer base, bringing the vinyl record back into the home as much as the club. With the brand's launch of the Debut product in 1999 - available in a diverse array of striking colorways - the typology became even more of a lifestyle signifier."
"Harkening back to other emblematic models, the design is defined by its sleek matte black surface anchored by acrylic accents. Its bearing block form is made of diamond-cut aluminum. There are both monolithic and iridescent aesthetic cues; a trip back to more the sophisticated tendencies of the early 1990s. The frosted acrylic semi-transparent main platter evokes the aesthetic quality of ice. Not just aesthetically - even viscerally - appealing, these bold - weighty yet light - components ensure better stability and clearer performance."
Heinz Lichtenegger founded Pro-Ject in 1991 and helped revive vinyl despite the compact disc's rise. The affordable, belt-driven Pro-Ject 1 reintroduced vinyl into homes and clubs, and the 1999 Debut line broadened the turntable into a lifestyle object through striking colorways. Pro-Ject sustained a mid-range reputation by continually improving integrated technology for sound and durability. The Debut Reference 10 is the brand's first turntable with a hybrid carbon/aluminum tonearm, featuring a sleek matte black finish, acrylic accents, and a diamond-cut aluminum bearing block. A frosted acrylic semi-transparent platter and a pre-adjusted balanced cartridge enhance stability, clarity, tactile engagement, and immersion.
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