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Includes, box, manual, remote, power supplyOpen box, never used Audio Performance Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (-0.3dB / -0dB) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.00035% Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 113dB (20Hz – 20kHz) Noise Floor: -90dB / -95dB (A-weighted) Gain: 13dB / 19dB switchable (+6dB boost option) Input Impedance: 10 kOhm Output Voltage: 1V at 1kHz (typical) Connectivity & Control Analogue Inputs: 5x Line In (Stereo RCA pairs) Analogue Outputs: 1x Fixed Line Out (RCA), 1x Variable Line Out (RCA), 1x Mono Subwoofer Out (RCA) Trigger Support: 12V DC input and output via 2-pole 2.5mm co-axial jack Power & Dimensions Power Supply: 18V / 1000mA DC outboard power adapter Power Consumption: 120mA – 220mA DC Aluminium Casing Dimensions: 206 x 71 x 220 mm (W x H x D) Aluminium Weight: 1430 g (without power supply)
This is a seller’s market only in the sense that the asking price sits well above the usual used range: at US$439, it’s above the 75th percentile of US$398 and far over the median US$159, so this is an ambitious listing rather than a bargain.
That said, the piece itself is a respected, serious analog preamp from a brand with a strong hi-fi following, so the appeal is real if you want a compact, clean-sounding line stage and like Pro-Ject’s design. At this price, a buyer should want proof of excellent condition, original packaging, and a properly functioning volume control and inputs; without those, the premium is hard to justify.
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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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