Pro-Ject Phono Box DC MM/MC Preamp (Silver)

The Phono Box DC MM/MC offers pure vinyl listening pleasure for those with amplifiers lacking a dedicated phono cartridge input. This compact phono preamplifier is an ideal solution, compatible with both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) phono cartridges.

Designed with a small size to allow for installation near the record player, the Phono Box DC MM/MC features a dual-mono circuitry for optimal channel separation, ensuring high-fidelity performance for both MM and MC cartridges. The output stage boasts an ultra-low impedance, delivering high-quality sound.

The rear panel of the Phono Box DC MM/MC includes a switch to select between MM or MC preamplifier modes, catering to the user's specific phono cartridge requirements. The external power supply helps to reduce noise and interference, further enhancing the audio quality.

Offering only line-level inputs, the Phono Box DC MM/MC provides a flexible phono stage for interfacing a turntable to a preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver. The low-noise circuitry and flat RIAA equalization ensure low distortion and high-fidelity performance.

Available in classic black and silver faceplate colors, the Phono Box DC MM/MC is a compact and versatile solution for vinyl enthusiasts. Its input impedance is 47 kohms/120 pF for MM cartridges and 100 ohms/120 pF for MC cartridges. The gain is 40 dB for MM and 60 dB for MC, with an output voltage typically reaching 300 mV/1 kHz at 3 mV/1 kHz (MM input) and 300 mV/1 kHz at 0.3 mV/1 kHz (MC input).

The Phono Box DC MM/MC's compact design, with dimensions of 103 x 36 x 104 mm (115 mm with sockets), allows for easy installation near the record player. It weighs 570 g and features special low-noise ICs, as well as a new "green" DC power supply with less than one-watt of power consumption in standby mode, making it an environmentally-friendly choice.

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