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Offered is „Phono-Box DS2 Schwarz“ by Pro-Ject as new device from the category „Pre-Amplifier / Processor“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4221616475 ends on 25.10.2026 at 12:18 o'clock.
At €349 new, this asking price is sitting above the used market’s typical center of gravity: with recent comparables clustering around a €214 median and €252 at the 75th percentile, it reads as ambitious rather than a standout buy. For a used piece, I’d want a bit more justification than the price alone gives.
That said, the Phono Box DS2 is a well-regarded phono stage for the money: flexible loading, solid gain options, and a clean, quietly competent sound that suits a lot of moving-magnet and moving-coil setups. If the unit is genuinely tidy, includes its power supply and any original packaging, and comes from a careful owner, it can still be a sensible buy—but at this level I’d expect near-mint condition or extra completeness to make it feel fair.
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Pro-Ject Audio Systems traces its roots to 1991 in Austria's Weinviertel region, north of Vienna, where founder Heinz Lichtenegger launched the brand amid the CD revolution. Kicked out of music school as a youth, Lichtenegger channeled his passion for analog sound into affordable, high-quality turntables at a time when vinyl seemed obsolete. His debut Pro-Ject 1, hand-assembled in the Czech Republic, earned rave reviews as a top high-end device, igniting a success story that relocated headquarters to Vienna before returning to Mistelbach in Lower Austria.
The brand excels in turntables, establishing itself as the world's largest and leading producer in that category, while expanding into a full spectrum of hi-fi components since 2000. Offerings include amplifiers, DACs, headphone amps, speakers, cables, and phono stages, all emphasizing essential sound reproduction with durable materials and minimalist design. Manufacturing remains European—primarily in Czechia, Slovakia, and Germany—prioritizing sustainability through local sourcing, short transport, and products built for longevity.
Pro-Ject holds a commanding niche as the go-to for mid-tier audiophiles seeking boutique European craftsmanship without extravagant pricing. Distributed in over 80 countries, it appeals to vinyl revivalists and discerning buyers who value analog purity, innovation, and value-driven performance over flashy excess, cementing its reputation as a pioneer in accessible high-fidelity.
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