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Your cart is empty.The DJ PRE II (formerly named the "Phono MicroPRE") acts as an interface between your turntable and your audio recording / playback system. The analog input capacitance can be switched between 100pF and 200pF to optimize your phono cartridge response. A switchable low cut filter removes turntable rumble while leaving the audio pristine. The front gain trim control and signal/clip LED allow you to optimize the preamp's gain for a wide range of input sources. The built-in low noise phono preamp circuitry is highly accurate and precisely conforms to the RIAA standard. The line output jacks are low impedance and can be used with any sound card. Housed in an all aluminum black anodized case, the DJ PRE II can be powered by a wide variety of external supplies. If you need to amplify and EQ your vinyl records to interface with your audio workstation, sound card, home stereo system or main monitor system, the DJ PRE II gives you flawless audio reproduction in a rugged and reliable package.
A. Dowling
2025-07-28 16:51:49
Full disclosure: I'm a vinyl record enthusiast, I've been using turntables for over 30 years, and I repair/rebuild/restore vintage turntables.I spent a couple of weeks trying to decide which sub-$100 phono preamp I should buy. Most of the preamps in this price range get mediocre reviews. I stumbled upon the ART DJPRE II almost by accident, and was impressed with the high number of favorable reviews, so I decided to give it a try.I've been using it for almost three months, and thus far I've been very impressed by it. The build quality is very good, the sound quality is excellent, and it has some nice features that I haven't seen in other comparably priced preamps.One of the things I like most about this preamp -- a feature that most other preamps in the same price range are lacking -- is the level adjustment knob. There are two scenarios where this feature comes in handy: first, if you use different cartridges with different output levels. For example, one of my cartridges has a high output level (9 mV), and one of my other cartridges has a much lower output level (2.5 mV). The level knob on the preamp allows me to adjust the preamp's amplification to match the cartridge I'm using. The other scenario is that some of my records were recorded at very low levels, and some of my other records were recorded at very high levels. The level adjustment knob, along with the signal/clipping light, makes it easy to adjust the output level, and this is VERY helpful when transferring vinyl records to CD/MP3. This might not seem like a big deal, but I find it to be a really great feature, and theoretically it should offer better audio quality than attempting to boost or lower the audio after the fact with an audio editing program -- which is what you'd have to do if your preamp didn't have a level adjustment knob.I also really appreciate the rumble filter, which is another great feature that isn't typically found on preamps in this price range. It works as advertised and does not alter the audio quality.I do find that the blue power light is very bright, as other reviewers have pointed out, but I'm not particularly bothered by it. If you find it disturbing, you can always put a small piece of black tape over it.If you need a phono preamp and you can't afford to spend big bucks, I think this is absolutely your best bet.UPDATE: I've now been using this preamp for almost two years and it still works flawlessly. I'm very happy I chose it.
Eva
2025-06-10 14:37:37
This this is almost the most impressive thing I’ve put into my rig. I mean, I almost never write reviews, even when they promise to pay me to. I don’t care about some discount or $5 gift card I’ll never use. I got a wallet with 400 bucks of gift cards I’ve collected for 10 years or more, so you can trust this review is legit.I have an amazing system overall. Not really my fault. It’s my dad’s. He’s an audiophile and an engineer. I had a better setup than most people since before I was out of diapers. When Pro-ject came out with that bare-bones turntable, it immediately went into my bundle of musical joy. But then of course, I already had a Sony amplifier from the dark ages that was, at the time (some bazillion years ago), the best thing money could buy. Except, by now, the only thing it’s useful for is that damn turntable. Because rear outputs no longer work, only the front headphone jack functions. And because I have proper home entertainment speakers, that meant all sorts of splice slash adapter nonsense to get my albums to reach my ears.Well, I read reviews on this guy and decided to give it a try. I was aware of the foolishness of the bright lights but I figured I could work with that if the sound was good.So I immediately plugged it in. I grounded it, sent the output to a cheap little Bluetooth transmitter I found on Amazon. Paired that to an equally cheap bt receiver across the room that plugs into my stereo receiver hiding under the tv.And wow! It’s WAY better sound than I anticipated. It’s strong and pure. A bit tinny but nothing a base boost can’t manage.I plugged it and my turntable into a small strip that is connected to a remote controllable power plug from iHome. I can turn the whole system off and on from my iPhone, so the light is not an issue when it’s not in use.If this review is helpful, don’t feel obliged to up-vote it. I probably won’t notice anyway… I have a date with Steely Dan â¤ï¸
Ricardo Mertsch
2025-06-06 15:30:19
Ich habe diesen Vorverstärker in 2018 gekauft, ihn mit Plattenspieler und PC-Soundkarte verbunden und auf diese Weise schon etliche Platten digitalisiert.Und ich möchte das Gerät nicht mehr missen! Was den etwas dumpfen Klang anbelangt: Das stört mich absolut nicht, denn bei der Audio-Restauration mittels Software verwende ich sowieso einen Equalizer...Kurz und gut: Für mich und meine Zwecke ein top Gerät!!!
Alexx
2025-04-14 09:25:55
Prima di acquistare questo preamp ho letto e guardato una valangata di recensioni e una volta provato ho avuto la certezza di aver scelto bene.Ovviamente bisogna commisurate l'aspettativa alla cifra spesa, non è un preamp da 2000€.Provatelo e sicuramente non lo rimanderete in dietro
Sisscal
2025-01-07 17:57:32
Facile à installer, de bonne facture, répond parfaitement à mes besoins, je l'utilise pour une platine Pioneer PL200. Il dispose également d'une prise de terre ce qui permet d'éviter les grésillements. Je le recommande fortement.
Max
2024-12-31 12:37:48
De los mejores preamplificadores actualmente en el mercado, este y el EMOTIVA se llevan las 5 estrellas, pero recomiendo este por su precio que es muchisimo menos que el EMOTIVA. Mejoro considerablemente el sonido de mi tornamesa.
Mark
2024-11-14 20:17:39
This is a superb piece of kit it's worth every penny build quality is good sound quality is excellent got some good tweeks for making a few adjustments to the sound of your turntable it seem to bring the best out from my audio technica cartridge lots of detail good controlled treble good midrange and bass sounds smooth and articulate when I first thought about upgrading my first was going to be a different cartridge but I desided to go for the preamp to see what improvement could be made from using a internal preamp and all I can say is this preamp as made at least a 98 % difference to my turntable without touching the cartridge so I'm convinced the internal preamp was the weak link in my system at this time .
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