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Pro-Ject Tube Box S Phono Preamplifier Pro-Ject Tube Box S Phono Stage + Swagman Linear Power Supply (Bundle)Pro-Ject Tube Box S phono preamp bundled with a Swagman linear power supply and upgraded silver-coated DC cable with Furutech connectors. All in excellent working condition.The linear power supply was a worthwhile upgrade over the stock wall wart and noticeably improved noise floor and overall performance, especially top end clarity. Selling only because I’ve moved to a PS Audio phono stage.Great compact tube phono stage for MM/MC cartridges with adjustable loading and gain. Ideal for a
A Phono Box E at AUD 750 is hard to justify against the local used market: with comparable AUD listings centred around AUD 60 and even the 75th percentile only AUD 426, this asking price is well into ambitious territory, not fair-market territory.
The unit itself is a solid, well-regarded entry phono stage, and its appeal is in clean, quiet RIAA equalisation, straightforward setup, and good performance for moving-magnet carts. If it’s genuinely excellent and comes complete with the original PSU and packaging, that helps on resale and convenience, but the price is still the story here: unless there’s something unusually special about the listing, this is one to pass on and wait for a saner number.
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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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