Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable

Pro-Ject Audio Systems is a renowned manufacturer of high-fidelity audio equipment, founded in 1991 by Heinz Lichtenegger. The brand is famous for revitalizing the turntable market at a time when digital media was dominant. Pro-Ject products, including the popular Debut series seen here, are designed in Austria.

Manufacturing takes place in the Czech Republic, specifically in a long-standing turntable factory in Litovel that has decades of experience in precision engineering. This European production ensures high quality while maintaining competitive pricing for audiophiles.

The brand remains privately owned by its founder, Heinz Lichtenegger, through Audio Tuning Vertriebs GmbH based in Mistelbach, Austria. It is considered one of the world's leading manufacturers of turntables, exporting to over 80 countries.