$799.00 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- The Phono Box DS3 B perfectly matches with a wide variety of cartridges and perfectly integrates it into the rest of your HiFi system
- Employs a true fully balanced gain stage design for use with mini XLR and standard XLR cables
- Connect two turntables at the same time & easily set everything from the front plate with each input settings stored in the memory
- Fully passive and discrete RIAA equalization stage optimizes the signal to noise ratios
- Heavy aluminium casing protects against interference
Description
The Phono Box DS3 B is a premium phono preamplifier designed to enhance your vinyl listening experience. Its balanced connections and discrete circuitry deliver superior sound quality making it an essential component for audiophiles seeking to elevate their analog audio systems.
Features
•Balanced Circuit Design
•Discrete Component Architecture
•Passive RIAA Equalization
•High-Quality Construction
•Wide Cartridge Compatibility (MM/MC)
Balanced Connections for Superior SoundThe 'B' in Phono Box DS3 B signifies its balanced design which reduces noise and interference. This feature is particularly beneficial when paired with Moving Coil (MC) cartridges on Pro-Ject turntables ensuring a cleaner and more accurate audio signal.
Discrete Circuitry for Enhanced Audio PerformanceUnlike preamps that use operational amplifiers the Phono Box DS3 B employs fully discrete components in a dual mono configuration. This design choice results in a more natural and dynamic sound providing listeners with exceptional clarity and channel separation.
Passive RIAA EqualizationThe preamp features a fully passive and discrete RIAA equalization stage. By maintaining a symmetrical gain stage it optimizes the signal-to-noise ratio allowing the equalization section to effectively process the audio signal for an authentic vinyl sound.
High-Quality ConstructionHoused in a steel and aluminum chassis the Phono Box DS3 B offers excellent rigidity and protection against interference. Available in silver or black it can be customized with optional magnetic wooden side panels to match your aesthetic preferences.
Compatibility and FlexibilityThe Phono Box DS3 B accommodates both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges providing flexibility for various turntable setups. Its adjustable settings allow users to fine-tune performance to their specific audio requirements.
What's in the Box
•Phono Box DS3 B Balanced MM/MC Phono Preamp
•Power Cord
•Manual
Specifications
•Input impedance: Stepless 10 1000 ohms or fix 47kOhms
•Input capacitance: 50 150 300 400 pF
•Gain (+ 6dB using XLR Out sockets): 40 45 50 55 60 65 dB
•Signal / Noise ratio MM (40dB): 104dBV 111dBV - A weighted
•Signal / Noise ratio MC (60dB): 85dBV 91dBV - A weighted
•THD at 1 kHz: 0001% MM 0004% MC
•THD (20Hz-20kHz): 0005% MM 001% MC
•RIAA-equalization curve accuracy: 025dB / 20Hz - 20kHz
•Subsonic filter: at 20Hz with 18dB/octave
•Input: 1x 5-pin mini XLR / 1x pair XLR / 1x pair RCA phono
•Line-level output: 1x pair RCA 1x pair XLR
•Wiring XLR sockets: 1 ground 2 hot and 3 cold
•Trigger In/Out: 12V on/off detector
•Power supply DC: 18V/500mA
•Power consumption: 18V/max.290mA DC 0.5 W standby
•Dimensions: 8.11 x 2.83 x 7.63 (8.07 with sockets)
•Weight: 3.26 lbs.
Features
•Balanced Circuit Design
•Discrete Component Architecture
•Passive RIAA Equalization
•High-Quality Construction
•Wide Cartridge Compatibility (MM/MC)
Balanced Connections for Superior SoundThe 'B' in Phono Box DS3 B signifies its balanced design which reduces noise and interference. This feature is particularly beneficial when paired with Moving Coil (MC) cartridges on Pro-Ject turntables ensuring a cleaner and more accurate audio signal.
Discrete Circuitry for Enhanced Audio PerformanceUnlike preamps that use operational amplifiers the Phono Box DS3 B employs fully discrete components in a dual mono configuration. This design choice results in a more natural and dynamic sound providing listeners with exceptional clarity and channel separation.
Passive RIAA EqualizationThe preamp features a fully passive and discrete RIAA equalization stage. By maintaining a symmetrical gain stage it optimizes the signal-to-noise ratio allowing the equalization section to effectively process the audio signal for an authentic vinyl sound.
High-Quality ConstructionHoused in a steel and aluminum chassis the Phono Box DS3 B offers excellent rigidity and protection against interference. Available in silver or black it can be customized with optional magnetic wooden side panels to match your aesthetic preferences.
Compatibility and FlexibilityThe Phono Box DS3 B accommodates both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges providing flexibility for various turntable setups. Its adjustable settings allow users to fine-tune performance to their specific audio requirements.
What's in the Box
•Phono Box DS3 B Balanced MM/MC Phono Preamp
•Power Cord
•Manual
Specifications
•Input impedance: Stepless 10 1000 ohms or fix 47kOhms
•Input capacitance: 50 150 300 400 pF
•Gain (+ 6dB using XLR Out sockets): 40 45 50 55 60 65 dB
•Signal / Noise ratio MM (40dB): 104dBV 111dBV - A weighted
•Signal / Noise ratio MC (60dB): 85dBV 91dBV - A weighted
•THD at 1 kHz: 0001% MM 0004% MC
•THD (20Hz-20kHz): 0005% MM 001% MC
•RIAA-equalization curve accuracy: 025dB / 20Hz - 20kHz
•Subsonic filter: at 20Hz with 18dB/octave
•Input: 1x 5-pin mini XLR / 1x pair XLR / 1x pair RCA phono
•Line-level output: 1x pair RCA 1x pair XLR
•Wiring XLR sockets: 1 ground 2 hot and 3 cold
•Trigger In/Out: 12V on/off detector
•Power supply DC: 18V/500mA
•Power consumption: 18V/max.290mA DC 0.5 W standby
•Dimensions: 8.11 x 2.83 x 7.63 (8.07 with sockets)
•Weight: 3.26 lbs.
TCIN: 1001695027
UPC: 9120097829351
Origin: made in the USA or imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 12 inches length x 15 inches width x 6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 5.5 pounds
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