This small Pro-Ject Phono Box E BT 5 phono preamplifier lets you connect any turntable fitted with an MM cartridge (moving magnet) to a device equipped with a Bluetooth receiver. Technically it is very close to the phono preamp built into the Pro-Ject VTE BT turntable.
Pro-Ject Phono Box E BT 5: Specifications
The casing is protected against radio-frequency interference by an internal metal shield. It takes the input signal (phono or line), converts it into a digital Bluetooth stream and sends it to any Bluetooth receiver within a range of 10 m. Its compatible devices are many and varied: Bluetooth headphones, speakers, BT amplifiers or any other Bluetooth receiver.
Pro-Ject Phono Box E BT 5: Inputs and Outputs
The Pro-Ject Phono Box E BT 5 offers two separate inputs: a phono input in RCA format and a line input on 3.5 mm jack. A 3.5 mm jack output is also included. It can of course be used as an ordinary MM phono stage by connecting it to the Aux input of any Hi-Fi amplifier. It can also be used as a Bluetooth "streamer."
Pro-Ject Phono Box E BT 5: Listening Test
Its sound is close to that of the Pro-Ject Phono Box DC phono preamp. Of course, the result is closely tied to the quality of the turntable, the phono cartridge and the receiver used. This Pro-Ject Phono Box E BT 5 phono preamplifier fully meets the needs of certain music lovers looking for wireless digital connection, and offers excellent value for money.
FAQ: Everything you need to know before buying the Pro-Ject Phono Box E BT 5 phono preamplifier
What exactly is this Bluetooth preamp for?
It connects any turntable fitted with an MM cartridge to a device with a Bluetooth receiver (headphones, speakers, BT amplifier) by converting the phono or line signal into a Bluetooth digital stream broadcast within a 10-metre range. Find it in our phono preamplifiers section.
Can it also be used as a classic wired phono preamp?
Yes, it can be used as an ordinary MM phono stage by connecting it to an Aux input on any Hi-Fi amplifier, in addition to its Bluetooth streamer function, thanks to its two inputs (RCA phono and 3.5 mm jack line).
Is the casing protected against radio interference?
Yes, it has an internal metal shield against radio-frequency interference, technical protection close to that of the phono preamp built into the Pro-Ject VTE BT turntable. Learn more in how to choose your phono preamplifier.
What are its inputs and outputs?
It offers two inputs, a phono RCA and a 3.5 mm jack line input, plus a 3.5 mm jack output. The result naturally depends on the quality of the turntable, cartridge and receiver used.
FranckSwitchable inputs: 1 phono and 1 line
Cartridge compatibility: moving magnet (MM)
RIAA equalization: 0.5 dB / 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Phono input: RCA
Line input: 3.5mm jack
Line output: 3.5mm jack
Digital output: Bluetooth
Phono input impedance: 47 kohms
Phono capacitance: 100 pF
Phono gain: 43 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 88 dB(A) (A-weighted)
Distortion: < 0.04%
Power Supply: 18 V / 500 mA DC; 220–240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption: 100 mA DC, < 1 watt in standby mode
Dimensions: 120 x 32 x 100 mm
Weight: 250 g (without power supply)
Customer reviews
Parfait
Vraiment je doutais. Installation en 2 minutes. Couplage avec un récepteur bluetooth de bonne qualité mais assez courant automatique. Aucune manip. Trés bon son et pas de bruit parasite.
Le tout sur une platine transcriptor des années 60 magnifique que je peut faire trôner sans fils, sans ampli imposant.....au Top
Parfait
Suite aux informations trouvées sur le site maplatine.com, j'ai commandé ce préamplificateur qui répond parfaitement à mon besoin.
Je recommande.
Super
Parfait pour l'usage que j'en ai : je tenais (sur l'insistance répétée de mon épouse) à supprimer les câbles qui relient ma platine vinyle à bobine mobile à mon ampli analogique , distants d'environ 5 mètres . Couplé au récepteur ProJect Box S2 HD, fait parfaitement le boulot; bien sûr les extra puristes rechigneront devant la transmission bluetooth, mais honnêtement le son me convient parfaitement. Seul bémol: pas de diode pour signaler la mise en tension ni la connection en bluetooth.
Très satisfait de mon achat.