Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Replacement Needle
DiscontinuedBelt drive · 33 and 45 rpm
Covers the Debut Carbon (OM 10) and Debut Carbon (2M Red).
Which version do you have?
If you have the Debut Carbon (OM 10)
The needle you need
Stylus 10
The Debut Carbon (OM 10) takes the Ortofon Stylus 10 needle.
- Named by Pro-Ject as the replacement
- Elliptical tip
If you have the Debut Carbon (2M Red)
The needle you need
Stylus 2M Red
The Debut Carbon (2M Red) takes the Ortofon Stylus 2M Red needle.
- Named by Pro-Ject as the replacement
- Elliptical tip
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 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
Each of these has its own phono input, so the Debut Carbon plugs in without a separate phono preamp.
If your record player has a PHONO/LINE switch, any powered speaker with a line input works.
The Nines
Also has an optical input, for a TV.
C20 W
Has a subwoofer output, if you want more bass later.
MR1 Mk3
Bass drivers 85 mm across.
Key facts: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon
All versions
- DriveBelt drive
- Speeds33 and 45 rpm
- Dust coverYes
- PlatterMetal, 300 mm
- Size (W × D × H)415 × 320 × 118 mm
- Weight5.6 kg
What differs between versions
| Fact | Debut Carbon (OM 10) | Debut Carbon (2M Red) |
|---|---|---|
| Cartridge | OM 10 | 2M Red |
Versions of the Debut Carbon
| Version | Status | Needle |
|---|---|---|
| Debut Carbon (OM 10) | Discontinued | Stylus 10 |
| Debut Carbon (2M Red) | Discontinued | Stylus 2M Red |
Other record players that take the Stylus 10
How to change the needle on the Debut Carbon
With the arm on its rest, hold the OM 10 cartridge still, pull the old needle straight forward off its front, then push the Stylus 10 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.