- 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)
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YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT. You're a DJ. You've got to hook up your turntable to the rest of your gear. Thing is, you know that turntables have issues when they're left to their own devices. That is, you'll have problems with bass, a certain amount of hiss that you'd nead to EQ, and a weeaaaak signal you need to boost. Hence, you need a phono preamp... and there's no more affordable, simpler solution than the ART DeeJay Pre II. It has the RIAA EQ built into it to compensate for the problems we just told you about (it's the preamp type built into every hi-fi stereo amplifier since the '50s). Anyhow. Connect your turntable to the DeeJay Pre II, connect the Deejay Pre II to your mixer. Set!
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57 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By H. Kane
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Recently I sold off my high end stereo preamp and power amp to transition to a multichannel home theater environment. The stereo preamp had a very nice phono stage and after reviewing the specs and prices on countless generic and hybrid phono preamps I decided to take a chance on the ART DJ Pre II. Am I glad I did. Even though I was prepared to drop some serious cash on one of the more esorteric audiophile preamps I had wondered whether any inexpensive phono preamp could provide reasonable playback quality.
As I'm now streaming audio and video to my home theatre from my home computer network (via wired ethernet) I wanted a simple device that would enable me to playback and/or digitize my LP collection (numbering over 1000 albums). After interfacing the ART DJ Pre II to my home brew computer's Audigy 2 music card via a quality shielded mini-cable and adjusting and matching the signal levels appropriately on both the preamp and my computer software I was pleasantly surprised at the purity of reproduction.
While this arrangement may not approach the most sophisticated levels of vinyl reproduction possible, for one who attends live orchestral music concerts and plays SACD's on a regular basis the ART DJ comes darn close. When adding the fact that I've avoided spending several thousand dollars on an audiophile quality phono preamp I'm left with a very pleasant smile on my face.
As I'm now streaming audio and video to my home theatre from my home computer network (via wired ethernet) I wanted a simple device that would enable me to playback and/or digitize my LP collection (numbering over 1000 albums). After interfacing the ART DJ Pre II to my home brew computer's Audigy 2 music card via a quality shielded mini-cable and adjusting and matching the signal levels appropriately on both the preamp and my computer software I was pleasantly surprised at the purity of reproduction.
While this arrangement may not approach the most sophisticated levels of vinyl reproduction possible, for one who attends live orchestral music concerts and plays SACD's on a regular basis the ART DJ comes darn close. When adding the fact that I've avoided spending several thousand dollars on an audiophile quality phono preamp I'm left with a very pleasant smile on my face.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By E. Jackson
Our Kenwood receiver and turntable are probably 14 or 15 years old in excellent condition, but I upgraded the receiver. As goes technology, the turntable was not compatible with the new receiver.
The ART DJ Pre II Phono Preamp was just what my home theater sales associate recommended, not by brand, but he told me what I needed and boy was it the ticket.
I just plugged it in and I was back in action.
User friendly for the over 50, excellent product.
The ART DJ Pre II Phono Preamp was just what my home theater sales associate recommended, not by brand, but he told me what I needed and boy was it the ticket.
I just plugged it in and I was back in action.
User friendly for the over 50, excellent product.
31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By J. Wright
I'm really happy with this puppy. My records never sounded so good and I especially like the input gain control. My old preamp only had a low-med-high gain switch which didn't allow precise input levels. If you use different cartridges/turntables, you'll appreciate the gain control.
Not exactly sure what the capacitance switch does as I can't tell any difference in either setting. It may help with some cartridges. The rumble filter might work with some turntables but doesn't seem to make any difference with my DUAL which has extremely low rumble. The yellow lights are pretty anyway.
I'm no expert but I think this is a very good buy. Very well made and I think you'd have to spend a lot more money to improve the sound. BTW, I use several DUAL turntables, Ortofon cartridges, M-Audio USB external sound device, Monster cables.
Not exactly sure what the capacitance switch does as I can't tell any difference in either setting. It may help with some cartridges. The rumble filter might work with some turntables but doesn't seem to make any difference with my DUAL which has extremely low rumble. The yellow lights are pretty anyway.
I'm no expert but I think this is a very good buy. Very well made and I think you'd have to spend a lot more money to improve the sound. BTW, I use several DUAL turntables, Ortofon cartridges, M-Audio USB external sound device, Monster cables.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Art DJPRE II Phono Preamplifier Dual RCA Type inputs and outputs
Right out the package I hooked this up to my Technics Phono Player (Yes i Still have a Phono Player). and worked flawlessly. Read more
Published 8 days ago by John C
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not sure if I like it.
I have been getting some distortion at higher volume levels, but am unsure where to assign the blame. The blue power light on this thing is annoyingly distracting. Read more
Published 9 days ago by L. Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice piece
the lights on it never go out. OK if you have a dedicated 110 V outlet on your amp but who makes those now? Love the clipping indicator
Published 10 days ago by SquidProQuo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great value, gets the Job done.
I purchased this as I needed a basic preamp for my new turntable. Connected it up to the turntable and stereo and it works perfectly. Read more
Published 15 days ago by boblawblah
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'll keep it
My turn table came with a preamp so I wasn;'t sure If I really needed this product or weather it would make my music sound any better than what I was already getting. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Joseph Ramirez
5.0 out of 5 stars
preamplier
This was a very good piece of merchandise. I have it to be very dependable and was easy to learn
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Published 21 days ago by Gene
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good unit for the price
Simple, easy to use preamp for my turntable. An on/off switch would be nice, but you just unplug the AC adapter when not in use.
Published 1 month ago by Dan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed
A a a a a a a a a a a a a perfect solution to run an old Sony turntable with a Bose radio.
Published 2 months ago by Mr D
5.0 out of 5 stars
MUY BUENO
MUY BUENA FIDELIDAD, FACIL DE CONECTAR Y CON EL POTENCIOMETRO DE GANANCIA SE PUEDE NIVELAR EL VOLUMEN FACILMENTE. TOTALMENTE RECOMENDABLE.
Published 2 months ago by Gabriel Honorio
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compact well designed Unit
This unit is compact, well designed, pleasing to the eye and professionally rendered. Especially for the cost. Read more
Published 2 months ago by No name
