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ART DJPREII Phono Preamplifier

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Features

  • Dual RCA-type inputs
  • Dual RCA-type outputs
  • Ground terminal
  • Power: 12V DC (Adapter included)
  • Dimensions: 1.75 H x 4.2 W x 3.5 inches D (44.5 x 107 x 89mm)

Description

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.


Item Weight: 1.1 pounds


Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 4.6 x 1.85 inches


Item model number: ART DJPREII


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: April 13, 2004


Size: 14.1 x 7.3 x 2.3 inches


Color Screen: No


Voltage: 240 Volts


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    • My Schiit Mani2 blows this away.
Sound was ok. Good for entry playback turntable/cartridge combinations. Higher quality components will need a much better preamp. Actually the Technolink TC-750 is a better sounding unit ,IMO than the ART. The TC-750, ordered with the upgraded 12V 1000Ma power supply is a is a better place to start. I've owned two in the past. They served me well. The TC-750 will continue to sound good through several cartridge upgrades. Ther is no need for an added volume control! You already have one further down the chain in your system. Use it!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022 by ONEHIFIGUY WORLD
    • Amazing
Obviously wouldn’t take a star off because of the led (which is a problem you can fix with a strip of tape), but the Art DJII is a great cost, great quality device and is priced incredibly fairly for what is received and for that I write this review!
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022 by dudenugget2000
    • Not bad. Some background noise esp with higher gain settings
I love the variable gain knob, but unfortunately you can start to hear (and it increases as you go higher) a background hiss when you go over about +2db -- which, if i go by the manufacturer recommendations, I would always have to do in order to have the clipping light green with occasional red flashes on the loudest passages. So, instead, I have taken to just not going as high on the gain as recommended so the hiss is not detectable. I have tested this hiss with the unit unplugged from the turntable also, and with two different headphone amps, so it does seem to be a minor issue with this phono preamp and not another component. I cannot hear the hiss while music is playing, but can between tracks. I also am not a fan of the piercingly bright blue light (had to use some electrical tape to blot out) and the absence of an on/off switch. Yes i know it saves space, but come on -- it's an on/off switch! It's not a bad little preamp for the price, though and overall I am happy with my purchase. The variable gain, capacitance switch, and rumble filter are also nice to have. The rumble filter and capacitance do not affect the hiss sound at higher gain settings, by the way. I never use the rumble filter, but i can detect a small difference between capacitance settings. Either go with what your cartridge manufacturer recommend or just whichever sounds best to you. I use the 100 (picofarads?) Setting, which illuminates the switches' amber light -- I kind of wish it was the other way around so the light was off at 100. Getting out the electrical tape again! At least it's not nearly as see-from-space-bright as the blue "on" light. For the price, though, I think you'll be hard-pressed to find a better phono preamp, though! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2022 by Ted1970
    • Million $$$ Sound if you...
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I've been using the ART DJPRE II for about four months. Now that I have everything configured, the sound is breathtaking. It rivals other phono preamps costing thousands of dollars. NOTE: Be sure to connect the DJPRE GROUND terminal to your phonograph GROUND terminal via a separate grounding wire (spade lug terminals recommended). Also, be certain your phono is connected to a good earth GROUND. It DOES matter! The real trick to get exceptional sound out of this little gem is to feed it what it likes best... that is a diet of PURE 12 volt DC. For a cost of about $30 you can build your own 12 volt PURE DC power supply. I've posted a picture that shows the details about how to do this. This little simple DIY project also gives you the ability to conveniently turn the unit on/off from the front. This is a feature other reviewers have noticed the DJPRE II is missing and would sure be nice to have. UPDATE Nov 2, 2013: Amazon moved the picture(s) I posted. To see picture(s) click on hyperlink of my reviewer name, then select the tab for "Images," and on that page scroll down and select hyperlink for "Image Gallery." You will find picture(s) and DIY instructions there. Initially, I'll admit I was a little disappointed. While the sound was very good, there was a subtle but yet unmistakable 60 Hz hum that I just couldn't get rid of. All the grounding tricks in the world, and believe me, as a retired military electronics engineer, I know MANY grounding and RF/EMI shielding techniques, I could not eliminate the hum. I just couldn't live with the unwanted noise. The unit's only drawback turns out to be its own supplied power adapter/converter. The unit's operating voltage is spec'd at 9 to 12 volts (AC or DC). The DJPRE II that I received from Amazon was supplied with a 120V AC to 9V AC adapter. NOTE: As of the writing of this review Amazon Product Features says "12V DC (Adapter included)" - a little discrepancy, but no big deal. I tried using other power adapters (I have many). I tried 12V DC, 9V AC (supplied with unit), and just to see how rugged this little dude is, I even tried a 15V DC adapter. The DJPRE II performed about the same, regardless of the power adapter used. That low level but annoying 60Hz hum was there in every instance. I began researching the high end audiophile grade phono preamps costing between $2000 to $7000. Being a technical engineer, I check out the spec's very diligently. I noticed that some of the high-end preamps, although connected to a regular 120V AC wall outlet, actually use an internal relay switch that switches to internal "battery power when operating" and then when not in use, the internal battery is charged by the standard line voltage (converted and rectified to DC of course). After a trip to my local electronics retailer, about $30 in miscellaneous parts, and a little creative ingenuity along with a can of spray paint and my prototype build time, I was ready to try out my theory. I plugged my custom built PURE 12V DC power supply into the DJPRE II and I was instantly transported to musical nirvana (and NO 60 Hz hum)! FURTHER INSIGHT: If you check out the photos I posted, you will see that my system uses a non-resonant Sumiko HS12 headshell mounted with a Lyra Delos MC (moving coil) cartridge, that is fed to an Ortofon Verto step-up transformer where it is converted to the MM (moving magnet) output level required as input for the ART DJPRE II. The ART DJPRE II is NOT able to use a high-end, low voltage (typically .5 mV or less) MC cartridge output directly. The ART DJPRE II is designed for use with MM cartridges, output loading: 47 kOhm / 100 to 200 pF. The output range for MM cartridges is usually somewhere between 4 to 9 mV. I highly recommend this product if you are willing to build a very simple 12V DC power supply. I guarantee you will be amazed at the sound quality that fully complies with RIAA standards. Happy listening to all. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2013 by A

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