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Condition is unknown, so £405 is fair rather than an obvious bargain: it exactly matches the median of nine recent comparable listings and sits just above the £400 25th percentile, well below the £453 75th percentile. The price makes sense if the unit is complete, tested, and cosmetically sound; ask about the external power supply and original accessories before committing.
The Phono Box RS remains a particularly versatile phono stage, with genuinely useful MM/MC matching, continuously variable MC loading, adjustable gain and capacitance, balanced RCA/XLR connectivity, and selectable RIAA or Decca equalisation. That flexibility lets it accommodate a wide range of cartridges and systems rather than forcing a compromise. At £405, a clean example is a sensible enthusiast buy; negotiate only if the condition is visibly worn, accessories are missing, or the power supply is not the correct original unit.
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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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