Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO Replacement Needle
DiscontinuedBelt drive · Manual · 33 and 45 rpm
Covers the Debut Carbon EVO (2M Red) and Debut Carbon EVO (Sumiko Rainier).
Which version do you have?
If you have the Debut Carbon EVO (2M Red)
The needle you need
Stylus 2M Red
The Debut Carbon EVO (2M Red) takes the Ortofon Stylus 2M Red needle.
- Named by Pro-Ject as the replacement
- Elliptical tip
If you have the Debut Carbon EVO (Sumiko Rainier)
The needle you need
RS Rainier
The Debut Carbon EVO (Sumiko Rainier) takes the Sumiko RS Rainier needle.
- Named by Pro-Ject as the replacement
Upgrades that fit the Debut Carbon EVO
Ortofon makes the Stylus 2M Blue, with an elliptical tip, which fits the same 2M Red cartridge. It pushes into the same body as the standard Stylus 2M Red, so you change only the needle. The standard Stylus 2M Red has an elliptical tip.
Stylus 2M Blue
Elliptical tip · Diamond
New cartridge instead?
The Debut Carbon EVO (2M Red) takes cartridges with a standard half-inch mount. We have not found a cartridge weight range for its tonearm, so check the weight of a new cartridge with Pro-Ject before you buy.
Do you need a phono preamp?
A phono preamp boosts the very quiet signal from the cartridge.
We could not confirm whether the Debut Carbon EVO has a phono preamp built in. Check the back of your record player: if it has a PHONO/LINE switch, it has one.
Speakers that work with the Debut Carbon EVO
Each of these has its own phono input, so the Debut Carbon EVO plugs in without a separate phono preamp.
If your record player has a PHONO/LINE switch, any powered speaker with a line input works.
MR1 Mk3
Also has an optical input, for a TV.
Coda W
Has a subwoofer output, if you want more bass later.
The Fives
Takes Bluetooth from a phone too.
Spare parts for the Debut Carbon EVO
Acryl it
Debut Alu Sub-Platter
PRO Platter
Key facts: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Same on every version that lists it
- DriveBelt drive
- OperationManual
- Speeds33 and 45 rpm
- Cartridge mountHalf-inch
- Removable headshellNo
- Tracking force1.8 g
- PlatterSteel
- Size (W × D × H)415 × 320 × 118 mm
- Weight5.6 kg
What differs between versions
| Fact | Debut Carbon EVO (2M Red) | Debut Carbon EVO (Sumiko Rainier) |
|---|---|---|
| Cartridge | 2M Red | Rainier |
Pro-Ject does not list the tracking force for the Debut Carbon EVO (Sumiko Rainier).
Versions of the Debut Carbon EVO
| Version | Status | Needle | Codes and colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debut Carbon EVO (2M Red) | Discontinued | Stylus 2M Red | High-gloss black/white/red, Walnut veneer, Satin finishes (5 colours) |
| Debut Carbon EVO (Sumiko Rainier) | Discontinued | RS Rainier | High-gloss black/white/red, Walnut veneer, Satin finishes (5 colours) |
Other record players that take the Stylus 2M Red
How to change the needle on the Debut Carbon EVO
With the arm on its rest, hold the 2M Red cartridge still, pull the old needle straight forward off its front, then push the Stylus 2M Red on until it seats fully.
We take these details from Pro-Ject's own website and check them carefully, but makers change parts and part numbers, and we may miss an update. Before you buy, check the part on Pro-Ject's official website. If you spot an error, please tell us.
Questions about the Debut Carbon EVO
Is there an upgrade needle for the Debut Carbon EVO?
Yes. Ortofon makes the Stylus 2M Blue, with an elliptical tip, which fits the same 2M Red cartridge. The standard Stylus 2M Red has an elliptical tip.
Can I fit a different cartridge to the Debut Carbon EVO?
Yes. The Debut Carbon EVO has a standard half-inch mount, so you can swap the 2M Red cartridge for another of the same mount.
Can the Debut Carbon EVO play 78 rpm records?
No. The Debut Carbon EVO plays at 33 and 45 rpm only.
Do all versions of the Debut Carbon EVO take the same needle?
No. The Debut Carbon EVO (2M Red) takes the Stylus 2M Red. The Debut Carbon EVO (Sumiko Rainier) takes the RS Rainier.
Which cartridge is on the Debut Carbon EVO?
The 2M Red, a moving magnet cartridge with a standard half-inch mount. Its replacement needle is the Stylus 2M Red.