Description: Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B Phono Preamplifier Black Highly Affordable Fully Balanced MM.MC Phono Preamp The Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B offers a fully balanced design in a neat, small package. Pro-Ject packed this tiny chassis to the brim with high-end features. One of those is Pro-Ject's new True Balanced Connection, which formerly were exclusive to Pro-Ject's RS product series. True High-End The Phono Box S3 B comes in complete new casework. The bigger size enables Pro-Ject to bring a completely new feature set that was never seen before in this price range. The new steel and aluminum case also offers very high rigidity and isolation against outside interferences, which is essential for the new technology inside. Phono Box S3 B allows you to connect up to two turntables simultaneously – all parameters for each input get stored in the memory. You can perfectly match the Phono Box S3 B to a wide variety of cartridges. Use the gain setting to accurately match the output to other sources like CD players or streaming devices. Ultra-low values like 50 pF or 10 ohms accommodate a wide range of possibilities. Balanced By Nature The balanced, symmetrical design is the fundamental standout feature of the Phono Box S3 B. Connect your turntable via the 5-pin mini XLR cable and enjoy the benefits of a balanced signal path. A truly balanced gain stage can extract the final musical information, effectively filtering out any noise from interferences stemming from our noisy, modern homes – such as household appliances, WiFi, Bluetooth, and audio amplifiers. Cartridges are balanced signal transducers by nature. Due to the internal wiring of MM cartridges, you'll need to upgrade your turntable with an MC cartridge if you want to access the entirety of that balanced signal. Any Pro-Ject turntable with RCA, miniXLR, or 5P outputs is fully compatible with the Phono Box S3 B. Fully Discrete And Symmetrical Gain Stage The new Phono Box S3 B gain stage uses a fully discrete layout. A discrete circuit is composed of disparate electronic components and individual devices. The amplifier section is built of single parts and doesn't use any integrated circuits. That makes for an extended and more costly design process, but it results in the best sound quality. The fully symmetrical gain stage can optimize the signal-to-noise ratios, feeding the semi-passive RIAA equalization stage with an exceptionally clean signal. Features: Hi-res MM/MC phono preamplifier NEW 5-pin mini XLR balanced input NEW balanced XLR outputs NEW fully symmetrical & discrete gain stage NEW easy settings adjustment on the faceplate Dual mono design Semi-passive RIAA equalization Superior low noise / low distortion Aluminum casing protects against interference Made in Europe Specs: Input impedance: 10, 50, 100, 1k, 47k ohms Input capacitance: 50, 150, 300, 400 pF Gain (+ 6dB using XLR Out): 40, 45, 60, 65 dB SNR MM (40dB): 103dBV, 110dBV - A weighted SNR MC (60dB): 85dBV, 90dBV - A weighted THD at 1 kHz: <0.001% MM, < 0.005% MC THD (20Hz-20kHz): <0.008% MM, < 0.01% MC RIAA-equalization curve accuracy: <0.3dB / 20Hz - 20kHz Subsonic filter: at 20Hz with 18dB/octave Input: 1x 5-pin mini XLR / 1x pair RCA phono jacks Line-level output: 1x pair RCA, 1x pair XLR Power supply DC: 18V/500mA Power consumption: 18V/170mA DC, <0.5 W in standby Dimensions: 8.1" x 2.1" x 6.0" (6.4" with connectors) Weight: 2.0 lb. without power supply
Price: 499 USD
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
End Time: 2024-12-02T21:22:26.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Pro-Ject
Type: Phono Preamplifier
Color: Black
Model: S3 B
MPN: PRPBS3B BLK