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Pro-Ject Phono Box RS or RS2 Phono Preamplifier Looking for a phono preamp with balanced output  These are on the list, price can be negotiated: Pro-ject Phono Box RS (or RS2 or new DS3) Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL Gold Note PH-5 (or PH-10) Hegel V10   Preferred in white or silver colour   Condition: Unspecified Payment Method: Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Zac_808 1 Comments   AUD $500 Date: November 10, 20241 yr

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The timing is fine in the sense that this is not a legacy bargain-chaser’s buyout; if anything, a current-generation Pro-Ject preamp at A$500 looks clearly under the recent used-market cluster. Against your anchor data, it sits below the A$759 25th percentile and well under the A$764 median, so this reads as a strong deal rather than a merely fair one.

That makes it worth grabbing if it’s complete and functioning properly, because Pro-Ject’s RS pieces are usually bought for clean, low-noise phono or line-stage performance in a compact box, with enough refinement to anchor a serious vinyl setup without feeling overbuilt. At this price, the upside is obvious: even a tidy example leaves room for any future servicing or accessory hunting, so the main check is just condition, PSU, and any original packaging or loading plugs if applicable.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Pro-Ject

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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