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Key Features
The Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3 B Phono Preamp is a high-quality phono stage with several high-end features at an affordable price. Suitable for a variety of MM and MC cartridges including the Pro-Ject True Balanced range, you can experience True Balanced signal path from turntable to amplifier. A handy switch lets you seamlessly move between various impedances, capacitances and gain settings, whilst the fully-discrete audio path delivers immaculate audio quality with a reduced level of noise.
Product Ref: 247017
"The exceptionally low levels of noise are superb and help this duo deliver one of the most airy and three-dimensional performances at the price."
Offering the same connections that were once exclusive to the RS-range, the DS3 B offers high-end at an affordable price without compromising on quality.
The Phono Box DS3 B employs a steel chassis enveloped by aluminium panels. This construction offers very high rigidity and isolation against interferences, which is essential for the new technology inside. Magnetic wooden side panels are available separately as add-ons. You can connect up to two turntables simultaneously – all parameters for each input get stored in the memory.
The internal wiring of MM cartridges means you need an MC cartridge to unlock the entirety of the balanced signal. The True Balance Connection of the Phono Box DS3 B lets you access high-end audio quality that's traditionally only available on the most expensive phono stages.
Employing a fully-discrete audio circuitry, Phono Box DS3 B uses individual components for an entirely transparent signal path for your music. Born through decades of expertise, the discrete circuit is more natural, dynamic and vivid than even the best Op-Amps. Incorporating a fully-balanced gain stage design, the fully symmetrical gain stages create the optimum signal-to-noise ratio to feed the fully-passive RIAA EQ stage.
Connect the way you need. A 5-pin mini XLR or standard XLR cable can be used to connect your turntable, all whilst enjoying the benefits of the True Balanced Connection. Developed to effectively filter out noise from interferences from other household appliances, you'll hear the details and dynamics of your music in stunning clarity.
Made by engineers, technicians and designers with decades of experience, the DS3 boasts industry-leading craftsmanship in every respect. Constructed with one eye to the future, they are crafted from sustainably-sourced products without compromising on the lifespan of the equipment.
Input impedance | Stepless 10 – 1000 ohms or fix 47kOhms |
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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 | <0.001 MM, < 0.004 MC |
THD (20Hz-20kHz) | <0.005 MM, < 0.01 MC |
RIAA-equalization curve accuracy | < 0.25dB / 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 | 206 x 72 x 194 (205 with sockets) mm |
Weight | 1480g without power supply |
Product code | PPHONODS3BS |