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Offered is „Xtension 9 DC mit Pick it DS2 MC High-End Plattenspieler“ by Pro-Ject as second-hand device from the category „Record Player, Tone Arm, System...“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2197422210 ends on 03.01.2027 at 15:50 o'clock.
This is an ambitious ask. At €2,399, it sits well above the €1,390 75th-percentile asking price from 63 comparable listings, and more than four times the €550 median. That does not make it absurd for a high-end package, but it is firmly premium territory and needs exceptional condition, provenance, and a fresh stylus to justify it.
The Xtension 9 is a substantial, well-engineered deck: its 16 kg mass-loaded construction, carbon-fibre arm, electronically regulated speed, and effective isolation make it a serious analogue source rather than a cosmetic upgrade. The factory-fitted Pick it DS2 MC is a genuine low-output moving coil with a nude elliptical stylus, adding useful value if it has low hours. At this price, verify stylus wear, arm bearings, speed stability, dustcover, original power supply, puck, cable, and packaging; otherwise, negotiate hard toward the upper end of the market rather than paying the premium.
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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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