{"product_id":"proj-ds3b-ph","title":"ProJect Phono Box DS3 B MM\/MC Phonostage","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eAt a glance :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced \u0026amp; single ended in- \u0026amp; outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully symmetrical \u0026amp; discrete gain stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully discrete audio circuitry - NO Op-amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise MC cartridge matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phono Box DS3 B is a dual-mono, fully discrete moving magnet and moving coil phono stage with balanced inputs and outputs. With a host of customisable features, it offers exceptional value for money and brings a notable upgrade to any mid-\/high-end analogue hi-fi system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro-Ject design team took the decision to employ discrete circuitry in the Phono Box DS3 B. Discrete circuits involve no operational amplifiers (op-amps), and the result is a more neutral, natural, dynamic, and vivid sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are more complicated to put together and involve a greater variety of components, but the result when utilised in a well-organised electrical layout is a true high-end sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis philosophy for the best possible performance carries through to the variety of conveniently-placed features the Phono Box DS3 B has on offer. The phono stage can be connected to two turntables at the same time, and each input will save its previous settings in memory so the Impedance, Capacitance (for MM cartridges) and Gain will all be set as you switch between turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor MC cartridges, the continuously adjustable load-impedance dial on the front panel allows you to perfectly set the impedance to suit your cartridge and your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Phono Box DS3 B is equipped with both balanced inputs and outputs, it is also part of Pro-Jects True Balanced Connections concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy connecting to a turntable with a moving coil cartridge and using one of Pro-Jects balanced connection cables, your analogue system can benefit from increased dynamics, less noise and improved signal-to-noise ratios. Going true balanced is like hearing parts of your music that were not there before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElsewhere in the Phono Box DS3 B design, the fully-passive and discrete RIAA equalisation stage is optimised for absolute accuracy and signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the outputs you are using, this stage is then either directly fed to a fully discrete output stage (when using RCA outputs) or is connected to a fully discrete balancing stage for onward balanced connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phono Box DS3 B is finished in a steel chassis, covered by silver or black aluminium panels, for extreme rigidity and good electrical isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neat minimalist aesthetic can be further enhanced by the addition of retro-inspired, magnetically installed wooden side panels (available separately). It also features an external power adapter, to keep the sensitive internal signals free from any interferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eTrue Balanced Connections\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interconnect cable between a record player and a phono stage is prone to pick up noise on the way. That noise and interference can stem from a lot of unavoidable sources, such as household appliances, wi-fi and bluetooth devices, other power cables and audio amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnshielded (i.e. RCA) interconnects can amplify the picked-up noise and make it audible through your speakers, interfering with the pure musical signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced (typically XLR) cable connections double the wires carrying the musical signal with one side inverted. In this case noise still gets picked up by both wires, but with one side reversed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the signals are re-joined at the phono stage, the picked-up noise is cancelled out by the opposing signals. The benefit of this is a louder, cleaner musical signal that has doubled in size with almost no remaining noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW balanced XLR in- \u0026amp; outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW 5-pin mini XLR balanced input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW fully symmetrical \u0026amp; discrete gain stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW fully passive \u0026amp; discrete RIAA equalisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW fully discrete audio circuitry - NO Op-amps!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM \u0026amp; MC capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced \u0026amp; single ended in- \u0026amp; outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual mono design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuously variable input impedance loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost precise MC cartridge matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior low noise \/ low distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger in- \u0026amp; output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy aluminium casing protects against interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in silver or black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic wooden side panels available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer site\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca\u003eProject\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938578956554,"sku":"PROJECT-7788","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/project-phono-box-ds3-b-mm-mc-phonostage-38217-1-p.png?v=1760363378","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/proj-ds3b-ph","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}