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This is a buyer’s market: £157 sits comfortably above the £126 median but well below the £298 upper quartile, so it looks fair rather than overpriced. It is not a bargain—the lower quartile is £48—but a sensible price if the unit is clean and complete.
The Tube Box SE II remains a worthwhile MM/MC stage, offering useful cartridge loading options, 40/60dB gain, a switchable subsonic filter and a separate power supply. Its hybrid valve design adds character without sacrificing practical flexibility, and the compact, well-shielded construction suits many systems. Confirm that the correct PSU, RCA sockets and rear loading switches are present, and ask whether both ECC83 valves are quiet; otherwise, £157 is a reasonable buy for a functioning example.
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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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