{"product_id":"pro-ject-phono-box-dc-phono-preamplifier-mm-mc-silver","title":"Pro-Ject Phono Box DC - Phono Preamplifier MM\/MC- Silver","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePro-Ject Phono Box DC - Phono Preamplifier MM\/MC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGet Back in the Warm Glow of Analog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eMost of today's receivers, integrated amps, and preamps have no phono input—leaving vinyl lovers out in the cold. The Phono Box DC fixes that at an extremely affordable price. Connect your turntable to it, plug it into any AUX or line-level input, and you're ready to spin records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eSpecial low-noise ICs keep the background quiet so you hear more of your music, while precise RIAA equalization—accurate within 0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz—ensures true-to-the-recording sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks with MM or MC Cartridges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eA rear-panel switch selects between moving magnet (40dB gain) and moving coil (60dB gain) operation, so the Phono Box DC works with virtually any cartridge—and keeps working when you upgrade. Gold-plated RCA inputs and outputs and an ultra-low impedance output stage complete the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall, Shielded, and Efficient\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eThe metal case shields the electronics from vibration and electromagnetic interference, and at just 4 inches square it stashes easily right next to your turntable. A 'green' outboard DC power supply draws less than one watt in standby. Available in black or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMM\/MC Compatible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eRear-panel switch adjusts gain for moving magnet or moving coil cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Low-Noise ICs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eQuiet backgrounds that let the music through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecise RIAA Equalization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eAccurate within 0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudiophile Signal Path\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eGold-plated RCA connections; ultra-low impedance output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShielded Metal Case\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eBlocks vibration and interference; compact enough to sit beside your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 4.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eType: MM\/MC Phono Preamplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 4.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eGain: 40dB (MM), 60dB (MC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 4.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eInput Impedance: 47k Ohms \/ 120pF (MM); 100 Ohms \/ 120pF (MC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 4.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eOutput Voltage: Typically 300mV \/ 1kHz; Max. 9.5V (1kHz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 4.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNoise Floor: 86dB (MM); 68dB (MC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 4.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTHD: 0.01% (MM); 0.05% (MC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 4.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRIAA Accuracy: 20Hz - 20kHz \/ Max. 0.5dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 4.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePower: 18V DC Outboard Supply (included); Standby Consumption Under 1 Watt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 4.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDimensions: 4\"W x 1.4\"H x 4\"D (4.3\"D with connectors)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 4.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWeight: 19 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 4.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFinish: Black or Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo I need a phono preamp?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eYes, if your amp or receiver has no dedicated phono input and your turntable has no built-in preamp. A cartridge's tiny signal needs both amplification and RIAA equalization before a line-level input can use it—the Phono Box DC provides both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich cartridges does it work with?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eVirtually all of them. The rear-panel switch sets the correct gain and loading for standard moving magnet cartridges (including those on most Pro-Ject, Music Hall, and Dual turntables) as well as low-output moving coil designs. Ask us about your specific cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I upgrade the power supply?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"\u003eYes. The Phono Box DC runs on 18V DC, so you can replace the included wall adapter with a cleaner supply—like Pro-Ject's Accu Box S2 battery power supply—for an even lower noise floor. 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