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Notable for its unusually flexible cartridge matching, the Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 is a serious little MM/MC phono stage rather than a basic stopgap. At £95, this is a fair price: it sits just above the £90 median of nine comparable listings, comfortably within the typical £75–£113 range, though not a bargain on price alone.
The appeal is the useful spread of gain, impedance and capacitance settings, letting it work with a wide range of cartridges, plus a switchable subsonic filter and a quiet dual-mono design. It is compact, competent and often a worthwhile upgrade from an integrated phono input, especially for entry-level MC users. With the condition marked unknown, confirm that the correct 18V power supply is included and that all switches and RCA sockets work; with those basics covered, £95 is a sensible buy rather than an overreach.
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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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