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Condition Damage: None. Note: Open box - Wear and tear on the original packaging. Description Vinyl offers a unique listening experience, and a phono preamp is an important component in getting the best sound reproduction from your records.
An audiophile-grade preamp can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but there are accessible alternatives that will enhance your listening experience without a boutique price tag. The DJ Pre II is the most affordable phono preamp from ART, and was named Best Budget Preamp by Popular Science magazine in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Beyond its high-quality, low-noise circuitry, the DJ Pre II offers more control of your sound. Boost or cut by up to 10 dB for proper gain-staging into the rest of your system, engage the low-cut filter to eliminate rumble, and switch the input capacitance between 100 and 200 picofarads (pF) to find the response that best matches your cartridge for the most pleasing tone.
Offering clear sound and essential control, the DJ Pre II is a compact, convenient upgrade to your sound system that costs less than an afternoon of digging through the crates at your favourite record store. Product FeaturesHigh Accuracy/Low Noise PreampSwitchable Low Cut Rumble FilterVariable Preamp GainSignal Present/Clip IndicatorSelectable Cartridge LoadingRCA Preamp OutputsHeavy Duty Extruded Chassis AttributesColor: Black Technical SpecificationsType: Electric
US$66 is basically fair, just a touch above your US$64 median and well inside the normal used spread between US$50 and US$100. It is not a bargain-bin score, but it is also nowhere near overpriced for a compact phono preamp if the unit is complete and working properly.
What makes it a worthwhile buy is that this is the kind of no-drama utility piece that can quietly improve a vinyl setup: low-cost, easy to place, and useful if you need a simple MM phono stage or a spare. At this price, the real value is in a clean, tested example with the power supply and no hum, crackle, or channel imbalance. If it powers up cleanly and the seller can confirm normal operation, it looks like a solid buy rather than a project.
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ART Loudspeakers, founded in 1998 in Troon, Scotland, embodies a proud heritage of British audio craftsmanship. Emerging from the same innovative stable as the iconic Systemdek turntables, the brand has honed its expertise in precision engineering and musical fidelity for over two decades. Handcrafted in Scotland, ART continues this legacy, blending artistry with cutting-edge technology to create components that honor the nation's storied tradition in high-end sound reproduction.
The company focuses primarily on loudspeakers, renowned for their vintage-inspired aesthetics and advanced bass reflex designs, such as the early ART One and ART Two models, alongside Deco-style offerings. Complementing these are meticulously paired Systemdek turntables, forming a cohesive ecosystem for analog enthusiasts. While not venturing into amplifiers, DACs, headphones, or cables, ART's speakers stand out for their fusion of form and function, often showcased with select German drivers and Japanese transformers.
Positioned as a niche boutique player in the high-end market, ART Loudspeakers commands respect among discerning audiophiles for their exceptional build quality and emotive performance. Though relatively obscure outside specialist circles, models like the Stiletto 6 and Emotion Monitors earn praise for revealing musical nuances with elegance, appealing to buyers seeking handcrafted excellence over mass-market volume.
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