Pro-Ject Explained

Pro-Ject Audio Systems
Type:Privately held company
Company Slogan:Hear it. Feel it.
Foundation:1991
Location:Mistelbach, Lower Austria, Austria
Key People:Heinz Lichtenegger (founder and director)
Industry:Electronics
Products:Hi-fi equipment
Num Employees:approx. 300
Revenue:unknown

Pro-Ject Audio Systems is a manufacturer of audiophile equipment, founded in 1991 by Heinz Lichtenegger[1] and located in Mistelbach,[2] Austria. Pro-Ject Audio Systems designs the products in Austria and produces them in Europe (the manufacturing plants are in Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia). It produces a range of audio equipment including a family of turntables,[3] [4] which are often quoted as reference entry-level models. Pro-Ject Audio Systems also manufactures a range of micro hi-fi components such as Amps, CD Transports, Phono Stages, Streaming Devices, Loudspeakers and more.[5] [6] [7] [8] Today, Pro-Ject Audio Systems ship into more than 80 countries world-wide. Since 2015 Pro-Ject has released limited edition turntables in cooperation with the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Hans Theessink, Parov Stelar, and the Vienna Philharmonic.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems is a division of Audio Tuning, that also owns Musical Fidelity, Rekkord Audio and TONE Factory.

Popular Turntables

The Debut Line are entry-level to mid-range turntables designed for vinyl enthusiasts. These turntables are known for their high-quality sound, affordability, and ease of use. They come in a variety of colors and feature a belt-driven design, which helps reduce noise and vibrations that can impact sound quality. Some models come with built-in phono preamps, which allow them to be connected directly to powered speakers or other amplifiers without the need for a separate phono preamp.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Go Analogue! in the third . PDF . 23 September 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303171756/http://www.project-audio.com/inhalt/en/pdf/complete.pdf . 3 March 2016 . dead .
  2. Web site: Pro-ject Audio Systems . 23 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180628153448/http://www.project-audio.com/main.php?info=headquarter&cat=default&lang=en . 28 June 2018 . dead .
  3. Web site: Current Turntable Manufacturers G to Q. Audiotools.com . 27 September 2005 . 23 September 2010.
  4. Web site: Pro-ject Owners Manuals, Service Manuals, Schematics, Free Download . Vinyl Engine . 23 September 2010.
  5. Web site: Box Design by Pro-Ject Audio Systems . Box-designs.com . 23 August 2016 . 10 September 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180625161840/http://www.box-designs.com/main.php?info=source&cat=source&lang=en . 25 June 2018 . dead .
  6. Web site: Reina . Robert J. . Pro-Ject Debut III record player . . February 2010. 23 September 2010.
  7. Web site: Gold . Phil . Entry Level Vinyl Spinner... Pro-Ject 1 Xpression And Speed Box . Enjoythemusic.com . April 2004 . 23 September 2010.
  8. Web site: Price . David . VINYL TO GO! . Hi-fi World . January 1998 . 23 September 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100920131502/http://hi-fiworld.co.uk/hfw/featureshtml/turntableroundup.html . 20 September 2010 . dead .