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Pro-Ject Phono Box MM

Phono preamplifier for moving magnet cartridges

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Get back in touch with your record collection

Do you have a turntable, but no phono input on your receiver or shelf system? No problem — just hook up the Pro-Ject Phono Box MM preamplifier inline between your record player and any of your receiver's aux inputs, and you're ready to enjoy your LP collection all over again. This preamp's clean, simple design takes advantage of high-quality, low-noise circuitry to give you the warm, richly detailed sound that vinyl is famous for, at a bargain price.

Highlights:

  • compatible with moving magnet phono cartridges
  • external power supply for reduced noise and interference
  • metal case shields electronics from vibration and electromagnetic interference
  • gold-plated input and output RCA jacks for solid, corrosion-free connections
  • dual-mono circuitry for optimal channel separation
  • small size allows placement near turntable
  • input impedance: 47 kohms/100pF
  • gain: 32dB
  • signal-to-noise ratio: 82dB
  • THD: 0.005%
  • RIAA response accuracy: 0.5dB (20-20,000 Hz)
  • 4-1/4"W x 1-3/16"H x 3"D
  • warranty: 2 years
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    • Phono (MM) pre-amplifier
    • AC power adapter (with attached 5' DC cord)
    • Instructions

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    Features

    Phono (MM) Preamp: The Pro-Ject Phono Box MM allows you to connect a turntable with either a MM (moving magnet) cartridge to today's home receiver's and amplifier which do not offer a dedicated phono input.

    Metal Case: The Phono Box MM's metal case shields the electronics from vibration and electromagnetic interference.

    Dual-Mono Circuitry: The Phono Box MM provides optimal channel separation through dual-mono circuitry and low-noise ICs.

    RIAA Equalization: The Pro-Ject Phono Box MM provides amplification and RIAA equalization for MM cartridges.

    RCA Connections: The Phono Box MM features gold-plated stereo RCA connections. A stereo RCA input connects your turntable, and a stereo RCA output connects your home receiver or amplifier. RCA cables sold separately.

    Ground Terminal: The phono preamp also has a turntable ground, in case your turntable has a separate ground lead. This provides shielding to the tone-arm and the sensitive circuitry in the turntable.

    Outboard Power Supply: The Pro-Ject Phono Box MM operates off of standard household AC current, using the supplied AC power adapter. The external power adapter is separate from the phono preamp to further improve sound quality.

    • Input: 120V~60Hz, 65mA
    • Output: 16V - 200mA
     

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