Debut V

About the Debut V

The Basis Audio Debut Mk V turntable features a 1-inch thick cast acrylic base with four suspension towers made of solid aircraft-grade aluminum, providing excellent isolation from motor noise and external vibrations. It has a 19-pound, 2-inch thick solid acrylic platter with brass inserts to add mass and break up resonances, balanced on a precision bearing with eccentricity of ±0.0005 inches. The turntable runs at 33 1/3 and 45 rpm with remarkable speed stability and low wow and flutter, without requiring an outboard power supply. The Debut Mk V delivers a detailed, delicate, yet naturally smooth sound with a three-dimensional soundstage and a sonically black backdrop. Its tonal balance is dead-neutral, with well-defined and controlled bass, though not the deepest extension. The suspension system is rugged and easy to set up, making the turntable both compact and smartly designed. It weighs approximately 90 pounds and measures 22.5 inches wide by 7.25 inches high by 16 inches deep. The Debut Mk V is considered among the world's great turntables, competing in build quality with far more expensive models like Rockport. It is still supported by Basis Audio and highly regarded for its engineering precision and sonic performance.