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title: "DJPREII Phono Preamplifier"
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# Dual RCA inputs/outputs Adjustable gain trim knob Aluminum anodized casing DJPREII Phono Preamplifier

**Brand:** art
**Price:** R2254
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your vinyl game — because your records deserve the best spin!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DJPREII Phono Preamplifier by art
- **How much does it cost?** R2254 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1342364-djpreii-phono-preamplifier)

## Best For

- art enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted art brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Build:** Rugged aluminum anodized case designed for durability and minimal interference in your signal chain.
- • **Rumble-Free Listening:** Activate the low cut filter to eliminate turntable rumble without sacrificing audio clarity.
- • **Precision Gain Control:** Fine-tune your vinyl’s volume with the front gain trim knob for flawless sound every time.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Dual RCA inputs and outputs plus a ground terminal ensure seamless integration with any audio setup.
- • **Optimized Cartridge Matching:** Switchable input capacitance (100pF/200pF) to perfectly tailor your phono cartridge’s response.

## Overview

The ART DJPREII Phono Preamplifier is a compact, professional-grade device that boosts and equalizes your turntable’s analog signal with precision. Featuring adjustable gain, a rumble filter, and switchable input capacitance, it delivers pristine, RIAA-standard audio output through dual RCA connections. Housed in a durable aluminum case and powered by a 12V DC adapter, it’s the perfect affordable upgrade for audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts seeking flawless sound reproduction.

## 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.

Review: Excellent preamp at an affordable price - 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.
Review: Does what it should - I'm not about to try and expound on the sonic quality of this device. I will tell you though that it does exactly what it is supposed to do. That is, boost the very low signal level from a moving magnet phono cartridge to the level required for standard stereo inputs. It has a gain adjustment but in my case it works best turned to the maximum. I have it connected to the tape input of a newer Onkyo stereo. This unit also has a few "extra" features including a pushbutton for low cut filter and another for adjustment for the input impedance. I didn't notice much if any difference when switching either of these off or on but they are there if you need them. The unit is well made and feels very solid. I bought this to replace a Behringer preamp that didn't work for me. The Behringer had two problems. The first was that there wasn't enough gain. That could have more to do with my Onkyo but this unit is much better in that regard. It would be nice to have even more gain yet but this one will work fine. The bigger problem was what it was doing to my Onkyo M5030 amp. I use the M5030 to power speakers throughout the house. The Onkyo receiver has a second zone low level output that the M5030 is connected to. When playing the turntable through the second zone the M5030 would peak the level meters and the lamps would dim. When I lifted the needle from the record the meters and lights acted the same. It only stopped when I unplugged the preamp from the receiver or switched the input away from the tape input (that I am using for the turntable). The unit doesn't do this at all. With the unit on, the table turning, and the needle off the record everything is very quiet, just as it should be. If you have a newer receiver that doesn't have a phono input, would like to use a turntable, and do not want to spend hundreds of dollars, yet still want a preamp that works, this is just what you need. As I said, I cannot speak to the sonic abilities of this unit or its design. I believe many people "hear" nuances in more esoteric audio equipment to a large degree because they want to. I likely would not know the difference between this one and one that cost $500 so only you can be the judge. I will say that this unit doesn't seem to do anything offensive and my new LPs sound very nice. At least to me. :) HTH

## 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)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,798 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #13 in Audio Component Preamplifiers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,015 Reviews |

## Product Details

- **Voltage:** 12 Volts (DC)
- **Manufacturer:** ART
- **Maximum Supply Voltage:** 12 Volts (AC)
- **Mounting Type:** Surface Mount
- **Brand:** ART

## Images

![DJPREII Phono Preamplifier - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uOCUleMpL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this what I need to plug an older turntable into a new receiver/amp that does not have a phono jack?  When I plug in AUX, there is no sound.**
A: Yes.  It's a fully functioning pre-amp.

**Q: how do i know which capacitance option to use (100pf or 200pf)?**
A: You can't "hurt" anything with any of these settings. Of course, you want to use the 'phono' or direct output of the turntable, not the 'line level' or amplified output.  just try the 100pf (I think this is more 'standard') and listen for a while. Then try the 200pf setting and see if it sounds better. I think the effects would be mainly small, possibly none.

**Q: does this unit have an on/off stwich?**
A: There is no on-off switch. The unit draws very little power from its wall-wart power supply which would remain powered-up even with the unit switched off. I recommend leaving it on or controlling it along with the other audio equipment. Powering it up while monitoring its output results in a loud "thump."

**Q: This phono amp Does Not have 2 inputs....**
A: No it does not.  1 input (I have my turntable plugged in) and 1 output (plugged into the mic jack of my PC).  I use this device to burn my vinyl to mp3.  I like this method MUCH better than the USB devices available.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent preamp at an affordable price
*by A***G on November 12, 2013*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does what it should
*by B***E on May 31, 2013*

I'm not about to try and expound on the sonic quality of this device. I will tell you though that it does exactly what it is supposed to do. That is, boost the very low signal level from a moving magnet phono cartridge to the level required for standard stereo inputs. It has a gain adjustment but in my case it works best turned to the maximum. I have it connected to the tape input of a newer Onkyo stereo. This unit also has a few "extra" features including a pushbutton for low cut filter and another for adjustment for the input impedance. I didn't notice much if any difference when switching either of these off or on but they are there if you need them. The unit is well made and feels very solid. I bought this to replace a Behringer preamp that didn't work for me. The Behringer had two problems. The first was that there wasn't enough gain. That could have more to do with my Onkyo but this unit is much better in that regard. It would be nice to have even more gain yet but this one will work fine. The bigger problem was what it was doing to my Onkyo M5030 amp. I use the M5030 to power speakers throughout the house. The Onkyo receiver has a second zone low level output that the M5030 is connected to. When playing the turntable through the second zone the M5030 would peak the level meters and the lamps would dim. When I lifted the needle from the record the meters and lights acted the same. It only stopped when I unplugged the preamp from the receiver or switched the input away from the tape input (that I am using for the turntable). The unit doesn't do this at all. With the unit on, the table turning, and the needle off the record everything is very quiet, just as it should be. If you have a newer receiver that doesn't have a phono input, would like to use a turntable, and do not want to spend hundreds of dollars, yet still want a preamp that works, this is just what you need. As I said, I cannot speak to the sonic abilities of this unit or its design. I believe many people "hear" nuances in more esoteric audio equipment to a large degree because they want to. I likely would not know the difference between this one and one that cost $500 so only you can be the judge. I will say that this unit doesn't seem to do anything offensive and my new LPs sound very nice. At least to me. :) HTH

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product
*by C***N on December 23, 2011*

I only trust my vinyl collection to a vintage turntable (in my case a very nice 70's era AR-XA with a Pickering cartridge). As others have noted, such turntables produce an output that needs to be passed through a separate pre-amp. Receivers in the past had a pre-amp incorporated via a designated phono input. My old receiver bit the dust, so I procured a nice Yamaha only to find on arrival it did not have a phono input, and hence no pre-amp (and that apparently is now the case for most if not all manufacturers). I chose this pre-amp based on its favorable reviews, its small size, and its modest price point. From my perspective it has more than proven to be an excellent solution for my particular turntable. Setup was trivial - you just plug your phono into it and run a patch cord to an available audio input on the receiver. There is a ground input on the pre-amp if your turntable requires one (the AR does not). I have absolutely no complaint about quality of output, although I hasten to add I am by no means an audiophile. I can't speak to the advantages of the rumble filter or the 100pF/200pF capacitance adjustments since the Pickering cartridge works great regardless of setting and my AR turntable doesn't have rumble issues. The major downside of the product is its lack of off/on switch, not a good thing given the very bright blue LED that is on whenever it is powered (and which is why I decided to rate it 4 stars instead of 5). The product packaging provides little if any information beyond what is provided on the Amazon site, but that is perhaps a reflection of just how simple it is to set up.

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