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shops, because many people threw away these treasures when they changed to CD. For Heinz – without any doubt - analogue was the perfect media in fulfilling his audiophile dreams.

Unfortunately, a casualty of CD was the effect on turntable production. Good, inexpensive record players became rare, as many turntable manu-facturers closed or moved into other areas.

Heinz began a quest for a simple, reasonably- priced and great-sounding deck!Around this time, the Iron Curtain fell. Heinz discovered a factory in the Czech Republic, which was just in the process of closing down their turntable production plant. Everybody declared Heinz crazy, but he was convinced to restart the production.

The products were redesigned from old, existing designs, to achieve following criteria: Great soundGreat valueEasy to useBuilt for long-term useThis Pro-Ject’s formula for success. Without exception, all Pro-Ject products are designed according to these objectives.

Heinz suspected that there was always a demand for well-made turntables at a low price level, because music lovers wanted to enjoy their record collections, libraries that were far too valuable to disposed of. They want good turn- table, not ones made from plastic. But they did not want spend ‘crazy money’.

Philosophy

Pro-Ject Audio Systems is an Austrian company, founded in 1990 in Vienna by Heinz Lichtenegger. Heinz believed that analogue playback was the most cost-effective and best way to listen to music in audiophile quality. He maintains that belief 25 years later.At that time, analogue music reproduction was declared as ‘dead’ and Compact Disc was the rising star. But Heinz, who listens to music every day, soon realised that listening to records had its own fascination, which was missing in nearly all digital media. Moreover, records were inex-pensive due to a plethora of used LPs flooding the world’s used record stores and charity

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tonearms, etc) within its own factories. Staffs consist of over 400 skilled personnel. The ad-vantages of ‘Made in Europe’ compared to production in Far Eastern countries is apparent:Reliable communication between European partners.Highest quality standards because of trained personnel.Short shipping distances for better protection of the environment.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems is an exemplary para-digm of people working in close co-operation within Europe. This achievement was honoured by the EU with the Econet-Award.Strong belief in analogue media, accurate sound reproduction and high-value materials make Pro-Ject Audio Systems to the world leader in producing and selling audiophile turntables. Pro-Ject Audio Systems products are available in more than 80 countries.

Today, analogue music reproduction is once again an important part of the music industry. All of Pro-Ject’s efforts for reviving analogue music playback have been rewarded. Hundreds of thousands of music lovers now listen to their records using Pro-Ject turntables.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems has provided an essential contribution to the continuing success of analogue audio. But the most important thing, for Heinz Lichtenegger and his team, is to continue ful- filling the task of bringing as many people as possible to the life-enhancing enjoyment of listening to music in HiFi stereo quality.

Heinz also realised that the culture of hearing vinyl records is a lifestyle, a counterpoint to the MP3 world associated with the longing for more emotional in the music, accompanied by better sound quality. It was therefore only a matter of time before the inevitable return of analogue audio to the market.The now-legendary Pro-Ject 1 turntable estab-lished a new standard of sound reproduction at an entry-level price. It was the start of a new analogue era.

Over the years, a wide range of different models has been developed to meet the demand for higher sound quality, to address various price points and to respond to aesthetic requirements.Pro-Ject Audio Systems turntables and acces-sories offer the best sonic performance at all price levels. Despite their exceptional value for money, they guarantee dependable long-term performance and are easy to use. Ambitious music lovers can enjoy accurate and emotion- laden sound reproduction using Pro-Ject turn- tables and accessories, and for less money than most people would expect to pay.

Many international reviews in the world’s audio press attest to Pro-Ject’s high standards.All products from Pro-Ject Audio Systems are manufactured in the European Union. Close teamwork between production lines in Czech Republic and Slovakia and authorised specia-lists make it possible to produce high quantities according to ISO 9001 standards. Pro-Ject Audio Systems makes a point of producing nearly all critical parts (motors, chassis, bearings,

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Dear music lover,this lifestyle brochure aims to show the emotional side of HiFi and records. It provides only a few words about technical details. The brochure presents all our current turntables but only the phono related Box Design products.• Pro-Ject Audio Systems offers many more HiFi stereo products at various standards and price categories. Our product range also covers pre amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, headphone amplifiers, high resolution wireless streamer, USB streamer, DACs, CD-Player, head- phones, speakers, accessories, matching cables and also complete HiFi stereo systems. • Literally the largest program of HiFi stereo components in the world.• For more information please visit www.project-audio.com.

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• All products are handcrafted in Europe. • All Products are made from valueable material like MDF, Steel, Aluminium, Carbon or Acryl. All signal contacts are gold plated.• All Products are equipped with premium, true balanced cables. The higher the product level, the more expensive materials are used and the more sofisticated are the designs and technolgies of tone arms, bearings, platters, motors, cartridges and the general construction of the turntable. With one major goal: Reducing resonances to an absolute minimum.

High gloss colours

Transparent White Light Grey Black Yellow

Green Blue Midnight Blue Purple Red

Bordeaux

Walnut Palisander

Olive Mahogany

Eucalyptus

Piano Carbon

Matt wooden finishes

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Elemental

Elemental with optional acrylic platter

Elemental Phono USB = Elemental + built in phono pre amplifier for connection to analogue audio equipment which does not provide a phono stage + possibility to record music from vinyl via USB to PC.

Matt finishes

Essential II

Essential II with optional acrylic platter

Matt finishes

Essential II Phono USB= Essential II + built in phono pre amplifier for connection to analogue audio equipment which does not provide a phono stage + possibility to record music from vinyl via USB to PC.

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Essential II Digital= Essential II + built in phono pre amplifier for connection to analogue audio equipment which provides no phono stage + possibility to record music from vinyl via USB to PC + optical digital output for direct connection to audio equipment with digital input.

High gloss finishes

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Debut Carbon DC

Debut Carbon DC Esprit

High gloss finishes

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Debut Carbon DC Esprit SB

Debut Carbon DC Phono USB

= Debut Carbon DC + built in phono pre amplifier for connection to analogue audio equipment which does not provide a phono stage + possibility to record music from vinyl via USB to PC.

= Debut Carbon DC Esprit + electronic speed change 33/45

High gloss finishes

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1Xpression Carbon

Digital output, high gloss finishes

High gloss finishes

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1Xpression Carbon Classic High gloss finishes

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2Xperience DC Acryl Transparent

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2Xperience SB High gloss finishes

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2Xperience SB Matt wooden finishes

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Xtension 9 Evolution High gloss finishesMatt wooden finishes on request

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Xtension 10 Evolution High gloss finishesMatt wooden finishes on request

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Xtension 12 Evolution

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High gloss finishesMatt wooden finishes on request

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Signature 10 High gloss finishes

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Signature 12 High gloss finishes

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RPM 1 Carbon High gloss finishes

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RPM 3 Carbon High gloss finishes

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RPM 5 Carbon High gloss carbon finishes

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RPM 9 Carbon High gloss carbon finish

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RPM 10 Carbon

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High gloss carbon finish

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Shown records were selected by Heinz Lichtenegger from his private record collection. They are used as reference records when developing our turntables. Most records are available at Pro-ject Audio Systems or at your local Pro-Ject Audio Systems dealer. See current status of availability on www.project-audio.com section vinyl LP.Special thanks to following record labels for those jewels of recorded music: www.analogueproductions.com; www.groovenote.com; www.impexrecordsm.com; www.lynstanley.com; www.mofi.com; www.monkeymusic.at; www.parovstelar.com; www.referencerecordings.com; www.theessink.com; www.universal.at (back to black vinyl series).

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• All Box Design products are designed under the same standards and principles as our turntables. Highest audio performance at an affordable price.• All Box Design products are made in Europe.• All cases (except E-Line) are made out of heavy duty steel to avoid unwished resonances and provide perfect shielding of the sensitive signal paths.• All front plates are made out of aluminium to give a long term elegant appearance.• All circuit boards are executed in SMD technology to ensure shortest signal paths.• All products are equipped with gold plated contacts.• All products are upgradeable by optional linear power supplies for further performance enhancement.

The higher the product level the more advanced circuitry is used and the more flexibility in adjustment is provided. Sensitive adjustments of impedances, gain and capacities allow a perfect optimization according to the used cartridge.

• For detailed technical information please visit www.project-audio.com.

E-LineEntry level phono stages for connecting a turntable to an amplifier.

Phono Box E

Elemental Phono Box E Integrated Amp Speaker Box 5

Record Box E+ possibility to record music from vinyl via USB to PC.

Connect It Phono RCA C Connect it LS

Connect It RCA C

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C-LinePhono stages for connecting a turntable to an amplifier.

Phono Box

Essential II Phono Box USB Integrated Amp Speaker Box 5

Phono Box USB+ possibility to record music from vinyl via USB to PC.

Phono Box USB V+ possibility to adjust record level.

PC

Connect It Phono RCA C

Connect It RCA C Connect it LS

Connect it LSUSB

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Debut Carbon Phono Box S Integrated Amp Speaker Box 5

Connect It Phono RCA C

Connect It RCA C

Connect it LS

S-LineAdvanced level phono stages for connecting a turntable to an amplifier. All S-line phono stages provide adjustments switches on the bottom for optimizing sound quality according to the used cartridge (gain, capacity and impedance).

Phono Box S Tube Box SUses tubes for an audible warmer sound.

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DS-LineHigh end level phono stages for connecting a turntable to an amplifier. All DS-line phono stages provide adjustments switches on the front plate for optimizing sound quality according to the used cartridge (gain, capacity and impedance).

Phono Box DSAdjustment buttons and LEDs on the front plate.

Phono Box DS+Control display and golden contact relays.

Tube Box DSUnique continuously impedance adjustment for perfect cartridge optimization. Uses tubes for an audible warmer sound.

Phono Box DS Integrated Amp

(eg. Stereo Box DS)

2Xperience SB

Connect it LS DS Connect it LS DS

Connect it RCA CC Connect it RCA CC

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RS-LineReference level phono stage for connecting a turntable to an amplifier.

Phono Box RSFully balanced design (XLR). Unique continuously impedance adjustment for perfect cartridge optimization. Serves two turntables simultaneously. Decca equalisation. Flexible gain and capacitive adjustment.

Pre Amplifier(eg. Pre Box

RS)

Power Amplifier(eg. Amp Box

RS)

Speakers

Connect It CC xlr

Connect It XLR Si

Connect it LS DS

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Phono Box RS

Power Box RS Uni 1-way

Power Box RS Phono

Connect It XLR Si

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Power SuppliesPower Boxes are linear power supplies which deliver clean power to HiFi components. The result is an audible better sound.

Power Box RS Uni 1 WayPowers one RS, DS or S product or turntable

Power Box RS Phono Ultimate battery supported linear power supply. For use with Phono Box RS only!

Power Box DS SourcesPowers six DS or S products or turntables. One power cable solution for multiple products.

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Cables

For improved sound we recommend Pro-Ject Audio Systems dedicated phono cables.

Connect it C-Line Connect it CC-Line Connect it Si-Line

plug type:

2 RCA (male)* > 2 RCA (male)*5 P > 2 RCA (male)*2 XLR (female) > 2 XLR (male)5 P > 2 XLR (male)

available length:

0,82/1,23/1,85 m0,82/1,23/1,85 m0,82/1,23/1,85 m0,82/1,23/1,85 m

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Ground it Deluxe 1 Suitable for: Xtension 9/10/12, Signature 10, RPM 9/10

Ground it Deluxe 2 Suitable for: Essential Line, Debut Line, RPM 1/3/5, 1Xpression, 2Xperience

Ground it Deluxe 3Suitable for: Xtension 9/10/12, Signature 10, RPM 9/10

Ground it CarbonSuitable for: Xtension 9/10/12, Signature 10, RPM 9/10

Accessoires(Pictures are examples for possible combinations)

Cover it 1 Suitable for: RPM 10, Signature 10

Cover it 2.1Suitable for: RPM 5/9

Cover it RPM 1/3Suitable for: RPM 1/3 Carbon

Cover it ESuitable for: Elemental

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Wallmount it 1 Wallmount it 2

Wallmount it 3

For Elemental, Essential II, Debut Carbon, 1Xpression, RPM 1, RPM 3

Wallmount it 5

For Elemental, Essential II, Debut Carbon, 1Xpression, 2Xperience, RPM 1, RPM 3, RPM 5, RPM 9

For Elemental, Essential II, Debut Carbon, 1Xpression, RPM 1, RPM 3

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Cubic designed rack for storing LPs, CDs and HiFi components. Especially designed to meet with Box Design products and Pro-Ject Audio Systems turntables. Individual arrangement of racks and shelves gives the possibility to create unique HiFi furnitures.

Rack it

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Acryl it EFor Elemental and Essential turntables

Record PuckFixes the record to the platter by weight

Clamp itFixes the record to the platter by clipping

Felt MatCork it Leather it

Sound improvement

Acryl itFor Debut and 1Xpression turntables

Damp it Absorb it

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Level itTurntable horizontal placing tool

Align itCartridge alignment tool

Measure it IIStylus pressure adjustment tool

Adjustment tools

Strobe itTurntable adjustment tool + speed check instrument

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Clean itStylus cleaning brush

Spin cleanRecord washer system

Vacuum Record Cleaning Machine

Cleaning tools

Brush itAnti-static record cleaning brush

Maintenance Tools

Grease itGrease for inverted platter bearing + Signature single pivot tonearm

Lube itOil for lubricating platter bearing

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W H D (in mm) Ground it Deluxe 1 500 65 400Ground it Deluxe 2 435 65 340Ground it Deluxe 3 500 65 400 Ground it Carbon 500 65 400

Cover it 1 525 290 425Cover it 2.1 460 250 365Cover it RPM 1/3 430 130 380 Cover it E 465 100 325

Wallmount it 1 460 499 415 Set up area 460 355Wallmount it 2 460 260 455 Set up area 460 355 Wallmount it 3 635 290 455 Set up area 520 450 Wallmount it 5 460 260 425 Set up area 460 400

Box Design Products

E Line C Line 206 36 156S Line 206 36 156DS Line 206 72 156RS Line

Slim productsW H D120 32 115103 36 115103 36 115103 72 150206 72 210

Broad products

Turntables

ElementalElemental Phono USBEssential IIEssential II Phono USBEssential II DigitalDebut Carbon DCDebut Carbon DC EspritDebut Carbon DC Esprit SBDebut Carbon DC Phono USB1Xpression Carbon1Xpression Carbon Classic2Xperience DC Acryl2Xperience SB6Perspex DCXtension 9 EvolutionXtension 10 EvolutionXtension 12 EvolutionRPM 1 CarbonRPM 3 CarbonRPM 5 CarbonRPM 9 CarbonRPM 10 CarbonSignature 10Signature 12

Phono Box ERecord Box ETube Box SPhono Box SPhono Box DSPhono Box DS+Tube Box DSPower Box RS PhonoPower Box RS Uni 1 WayPower Box RS Uni 4 WayPower Box DS Sources

mattmattmattmatthigh glosshigh glosshigh glosshigh glosshigh glosshigh glosshigh glossacrylhigh gloss; matt woodenacrylhigh glosshigh glosshigh glosshigh glosshigh glosshigh gloss carbonhigh gloss carbonhigh gloss carbonhigh glosshigh gloss

Finishes

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white, red, light greywhite, red, light greywhite, red, blackwhite, red, blackwhite, pianowhite, red, yellow, green, blue, light grey, purple, pianowhite, red, yellow, green, blue, light grey, purple, pianowhite, red, yellow, green, blue, light grey, purple, pianowhite, red, yellow, green, blue, light grey, purple, pianoblack, bordeaux, dark bluepiano, olive, mahogany, whitetransparentwhite, piano, olive, mahogany/walnut, eucalyptus, palisandertransparentpiano, olive, mahogany, white, redpiano, olive, mahogany, white, redpiano, olive, mahoganywhite, red, blackwhite, red, blackwhite, red, blackblackblackpiano, olive, mahoganypiano, olive, mahogany

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Dimensions

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33/45 rpm speed change

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PageW H H D D Weight(mm) (open cover) (open cover) (kg)415 90 300 2,7415 90 300 2,7420 112 330 4,0420 112 330 4,0420 112 330 4,0415 118 365 320 405 5,6415 118 365 320 405 5,6415 118 365 320 405 4,9415 118 365 320 405 6,0415 130 335 335 400 5,5415 130 335 335 400 5,5460 133 360 360 460 7,2460 160 360 360 445 7,2460 183 365 365 465 11,0465 185 350 350 420 18,0480 235 400 400 535 22,0550 250 450 450 560 25,0380 110 350 3,8430 118 373 5,5460 150 323 8,0440 180 325 16,5500 275 400 36,5475 195 354 23,0570 234 440 34,3

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