ART DJPRE II Phono/Line Pre-Amplifier

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Combined with the recording software I have chosen, the digitized version is almost indistinguishable from its analog source (to this old man’s ears), so what more could I ask for? Main FeaturesCombination RIAA Phono preamp and DI boxRIAA EQ curve for proper playback responseRCA, 3. The front gain trim control and signal/clip LED allow you to optimize the preamp’s gain for a wide range of input sources. Housed in an all aluminium black anodised case, the DJ PRE II can be powered by a wide variety of external supplies. with other projects now but I will be using it on my computer and receiver eventually to check it out.

You can then choose which finance term you'd like to apply for, and change your deposit if you wish. Although I have never used an ART component, I am familiar with the company by reputation, and decided it would be a no brainer to . The front gain trim control and signal/clip LED allow you to optimise the preamp's gain for a wide range of input sources. I bought the ART DJ Pre II for a relatively specific reason - both my record player and my AppleTV (via a bluetooth receiver) were outputting directly to my living room speakers, and the record player signal was MUCH quieter than the AppleTV, even with the AppleTV turned all the way down. Notice that I began this review by stating “recently retired”, and that translates into: Serious Coin is used for prioritized needs and wants… Groceries or expensive pre-amp?Their large portfolio caters for both the studio and the stage, and has 35 years of experience in the field. To those of you who own this preamp and still use it: do you turn the rumble filter on or do you leave it off? I used a signal generator to balance the Scarlett channels and use the PREII to set the recording levels.

Hey guys, I currently have a Fluance RT85 with the ART DJ PRE II preamp and Edifier R1850DB powered speakers.For this purpose, the phono preamp picks up the unamplified signal of the turntable via RCA sockets, raises the signal level via the adjustable gain, and passes the amplified signal on to the connected device via RCA sockets.

With the exception of the blue beacon that resides on the face of this preamp, I am thoroughly satisfied with the ART DJPRE II. I could not get circuit diagrams for the Creek for some reason, but from my vague recollections the circuit design was very similar to the 1616m, and also the Lehmann Black Cube phono stage (and others). The low cut filter can be switched on or off, and you can notice a slight decrease in bass when switched off.Recently retired, I now have the time and motivation to digitize selections from my rather large collection of LPs. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising.

And afterwards, you would have to remember to turn it back down - otherwise the AppleTV would be ear-shatteringly loud! Outlets and voltage differ internationally and this product may require an adapter or converter for use in your destination.What you want to make sure of doing is setting it so that is does not stay illuminated red, and that it only occasionally turns red, or flickers. The gain can be controlled on the front and includes a clipping LED that lets you know when your signal is too high. The resulting RIAA preamp has been built into every hi-fi and stereo amplifier with phono or turntable inputs since then. It might be my imagination, but I feel like it makes it sound a little harsher than I like at hi-gain. The DJPRE II features an RIAA-type phono preamp circuit housed in a rugged metal case with full patching facilities for connecting it to a phono turntable and mixer.