Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2

An appealing turntable in looks and sound

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The Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 turntable is an updated version of the five-star Debut Carbon Evo, with key elements taken from the two-time What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year winner, the Debut Pro, to elevate the performance further. As the Debut Pro is now being replaced (by a balanced connection-equipped model), it’s this new Evo 2 that is being pitched as the real flag bearer for the Debut line.

The Debut Evo 2 costs ₹92K, undercutting the outgoing Debut Pro which we tested at ₹1.06L. At this price, the Evo 2 goes toe to toe with its evergreen rival, the Rega Planar 2, with the Planar 2/Nd3 package going for 85K.

Smooth in use

The Debut Evo 2 is a clean, minimal design that is well built and smooth in use. It marries that simplicity with a touch of pizazz, depending on the colour of finish you choose. Our review sample is in the new wine-red satin finish; the sophisticated hue and quality of the finish helps the deck look sleek and stylish.

We have seen the steel blue, fir green and golden yellow finishes in person too, and they offer an appealing alternative to the usual black, white or walnut veneer finishes that we see so often. Pro-Ject also offers these more traditional finishes – there are 10 finishes in total, none of them costing extra – but we have to doff our caps to the brand for offering a wide variety of colourful options so vinyl fans can have a little fun with their new deck and match their interior styles.