This new Pro-Ject Phono Box DC phono preamplifier is the replacement for the manufacturer's famous Phono Box 2. This affordable product is dedicated to entry-level and midrange vinyl turntable models, though Pro-Ject has not compromised on the quality.
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC: casing
The housing is crafted in a metal that is not very sensitive to vibration and completely insensitive to electromagnetic interference.
The front panel boasts a beautiful brushed aluminium natural or black finish. There are two gold-plated RCA pairs on the back, a ground plug and a switch to select between moving coil and moving magnet (MC/MM).
The dual mono architecture accommodates state-of-the-art components. The ICs integrated circuits were specifically selected for their musicality and low noise and distortion. The RIAA correction is very precise. The output stages have a very low impedance that guarantees a broad frequency response and great transparency.
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC: power supply
Like all the products of the new range of Pro-Ject, it features a new ground-breaking 18 VDC power supply. It has been coined 'green' because its standby is lower than 1 watt.
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC: listening and review
The sound is detailed and punchy. The sonic performance is very neutral, allowing for a very varied combination of vinyl turntables and Hi-Fi cartridges.
This Pro-Ject Phono Box DC phono preamp can be more physical with rock and blues music and more melodic for classical music.
Yet another top product for Pro-Ject. Great job!
FranckMM input load: 47 KOhms/120 pF
MC input load: 100 Ohms/120 pF
MM gain: 40 dB
MC gain: 60 dB
MM signal-to-noise-ratio: 86 dB
MC signal-to-noise ratio: 68 dB
MM distortion: < 0.01%
MM distortion: < 0.05%
RIAA curve: 20Hz/20Kh max 0.5dB
Input and output: RCA
Outboard power supply: 18v/200 mA DC
Dimensions: 103x 36x109 mm
Weight: 540g
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Customer reviews
Pafait
Parfait avec la platine pro-ject Debut Carbon Speciale Edition.
Conforme à mes attentes....
Je voulais ressusciter ma vieille (plus de 40 ans d'âge) platine Thorens TD 150 MK équipée d'une tête Shure M144MB (je possède également une Ortofon F15S et une Ortofon F15O) afin de numériser mes vinyles. J'hésitais entre le préamplificateur Fono Rega Mini A2D et Pro-Ject Phono DC. J'ai choisi finalement ce dernier pour deux raisons : la description faite par MaPlatine.com et parce je possède un DAC Esprit ADL qui permet les enregistrements.
Bien que le rodage ne soit pas terminé, le résultat est dores et déjà bluffant et dépasse mes attentes à l'écoute. C'est une heureuse combinaison. J'enregistre mes vinyles avec le logiciel Audacity. Après quelques essais, le résultat est très correct (16 bits / 96000K).
Enfin, un mot sur la livraison. J'ai reçu le colis dans les 72 heures dans un paquet très bien protégé.