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Pro-Ject Audio Systems
Austrian audio company founded in 1991, centred on turntables and compact stereo electronics. Its manufacturing account distinguishes Czech turntable production from Slovak electronics production, while the present catalogue also includes vinyl cleaning, streaming amplification, speakers and special-edition collaborations.
About this resource
Pro-Ject Audio Systems is an Austrian company founded in 1991 by Heinz Lichtenegger during the rise of compact-disc playback. Its company account describes the original mission as offering an accessible analogue listening experience and states that it has supplied hi-fi components since 2000. The Austrian headquarters is distinct from manufacturing locations: turntables are made in the Czech Republic and compact electronics in Slovakia. [2]
The production description emphasises hand assembly, in-house turntable work and a four-step quality-control process. The company also explains a preference for avoiding unnecessary features and concentrating on stereo playback. This philosophy does not mean the catalogue excludes digital sources: the homepage’s Uni Box S3 is explicitly an integrated streaming amplifier, extending the company’s role beyond purely mechanical vinyl products. [1] [2]
Current starting points include Debut EVO 2 and Debut Reference 10 turntables, the VC-E Mini vinyl cleaner and Speaker Box 3 E Carbon. The site also presents beginner-oriented complete systems and special-edition turntables tied to music or other partnerships. The company page describes collaboration with record labels, artists and Ortofon; service, downloads and an archive provide a separate route for owners checking setup material or older products. [1] [2]
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