Phono Box S3B - Phono amplifier
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• Phono Box S3B - Phono amplifier - silver- Pro-Ject

The "Phono Box S3 B" redefines the category of affordable phono preamplifiers by combining audiophile sound quality with balanced technology - at a price that appeals to beginners and budget-conscious audiophiles alike. This innovative device raises the bar for vinyl playback quality by providing a seamless and highly customizable connection between your turntable and your amplification system.
A crucial factor in the sound quality of a phono preamplifier is its ability to adapt precisely to the specific characteristics of a cartridge. The Phono Box S3 B masters this challenge with flying colors by offering extensive adjustment options for the termination capacity and the amplification factor. This flexibility ensures that every cartridge - whether moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) - can operate in its ideal electrical environment, guaranteeing optimized signal transmission and thus outstanding sound quality.
The amplification can be adjusted in four precisely tuned stages to ensure perfect adaptation to the output signal of your pickup. This adaptability ensures that the Phono Box S3 B is suitable for a wide range of MM and MC cartridges, making it an extremely versatile tool in your hi-fi setup.
An outstanding feature of the Phono Box S3 B is its balanced inputs and outputs, which significantly improve signal integrity and reduce noise. This is particularly beneficial in environments with high electromagnetic interference potential, as it preserves the purity of the audio signal and enables dynamic, clear and unadulterated music enjoyment.
The Phono Box S3 B goes one step further with the integration of two inputs, allowing the simultaneous connection of two turntables or one turntable with two tonearms. This function is particularly useful for vinyl enthusiasts who want to use different pickup systems for different types of records. When switching between inputs, the device automatically loads the individually stored settings for the respective cartridge, which greatly simplifies operation and ensures optimum sound quality for each record.

The Phono Box S3 B is a ground-breaking solution for anyone looking for the purest and most dynamic vinyl sound without breaking the bank. With its high level of customization, balanced connections and ease of use, it sets new standards in its price range and proves that exceptional sound quality need not be out of reach.

Features

• Inputs: 1 pair of RCA/cinch sockets, 1x 5-pin mini XLR socket
• Outputs: 1 pair of RCA/cinch sockets, 1 pair of 3-pin XLR sockets
• Adjustable termination capacitance and termination resistor
• Terminating resistor: infinitely variable 10, 50, 100, 1,000 Ohm and 47 kOhm
• Termination capacitance/resistance: 50pF, 150pF, 300pF, 400pF
• Gain: +40dB, +45dB, +60dB and +65dD
• Switchable subsonic filter (20Hz)

Technical data

• Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): 206 x 55 x 153 (164 with sockets) mm
• Weight: 930g without power supply unit