Yamaha Receiver/Orbit Turntable
Jason from Prairie Village, KS on 1/18/2023
Great product - compatible with my Yamaha RX-V385BL audio receiver and Orbit Custom Turntable
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Newton from MARIETTA, GA on 1/16/2023
Works great. I have it setup with Pro Ject Debut Carbon and Sonos Amp.
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Perfect solution
Ray from Bossier City, LA on 1/12/2023
Elegant little solution for connecting my turntable to my Denon receiver. Provides a clean rich signal.
Pros: Compact Clean signal Low cost
Cons: None
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Christopher from Moretown, VT on 12/18/2022
This little guy cleaned up the noise quick and easy. Sounds great. Takes the highs and mids up a notch while keeping the bass end smooth. The price was right too. Fully recommended.
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worth it
Nicolas from Matawan, NJ on 12/11/2022
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Awesome!!
Michael from Chicago, IL on 12/9/2022
It arrived, took out of box, connected it & it worked beautifully. Playing records are now @ the high volume intended.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Mildred Elaine from THOMASTON, GA on 12/7/2022
Sounds great. Got our Pioneer 1978 turntable out of the box and serviced it. Hooked up to our spare Yamaha receiver and playing through HPM's and Polk Series 5 moniters. It is really nice to hear the 60's. 70's. and 80's vinyl again.
Pros: Easy to connect and small.
Cons: None that I know of
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Excellent bang for the buck
Harold Lee from Greensboro, NC on 11/24/2022
Hefty, substantial box. Incorporation is simple. Pleasing sound quality with excellent signal to noise (zero hum). Only wish is if the ground wire screw connector could be designed with the hollow self-crimping type of configuration.
Pros: Sound, simplicity
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85 and Smiling
Mark from Denville, NJ on 11/20/2022
One of the less expensive phono preamp's has everything you need to get the job done. My old records never sounded so good even my 85 year-old mother was listening with a smile.
Pros: Cost & Effectiveness
Cons: None noticed
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Great pre-amp!
Arturo from Washington, IA on 11/16/2022
Super sleek design, easy to set up, and made the sound of my two Klipsch RP-5000F II's sound phenomenal!
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Not for me
Eric from Atlanta, GA on 11/7/2022
Quality product but didn't match my ear - midrange and treble were boosted at fatiguing levels and bass wasn't adequate. Basically not the warm sound I prefer. Exchanged for the iFiZen Photo with better results. Crutchfield customer service gets 5 stars as always!
Pros: Big boost in output level
Cons: Not warm enough for me, lacking bass response
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Randal from Matthews, NC on 10/30/2022
This product works well. Seamless delivery and easy set up.
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Worth Every Penny
George Kevin from Springfield, VA on 10/26/2022
It does everything it should and the price point is excellent.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Craig from Rockwall, TX on 9/20/2022
Exactly what I was looking for. Had trouble with the initial hook-up (my fault) and Tech Support was great in identifying and helping to correct my issue. All good.
Pros: Price, performance
Cons: Could have better, more instructive, manual
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Casey from Bend, OR on 5/28/2022
Wow.if you want your turntable to sound its best then get this little box.all I will say.
Pros: Big clear sound.
Cons: Nothing
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Matt from Boynton Beach, FL on 4/19/2022
This is a great phono amp, for the money it's hard to beat. It really opens up the sound and a low noise floor!
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preamp
John from Middletown , CT on 3/29/2022
works great, the small size allows for coinvent placement. However, the directions were less than helpful.
Pros: small size
Cons: poor directions
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Robin from Bend, OR on 3/7/2022
Makes all the difference in the world to getting great sound out of my phono!
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Hannu from Madison, ME on 3/7/2022
Quiet, no-humming operation, superior to my previous Rotel preamp. I don't have to crank up to power anymore.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Stanley from Vineland, NJ on 3/6/2022
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Sounds good, great shielding, no noise
Guest from Bend, OR on 2/13/2022
An excellent phono preamp. Sounds good across the whole spectrum: vibrating bass notes, punchy kick drums, snares crack, vocals clear, no muffling feel. My ears are used to a "typical electronic-company-I-cannot-name made pre-amp with no fanfare but high quality and flat freq. response", which I have used for years. The big difference with this Pro-Ject Phono Box is how quiet it is: no RF interference, and dead silent, even at maximum volume. If you dislike the noise we get with most analog phono pres, try this one.
Pros: Sound, silence
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Eclxceptional
Ronald from Red Oak, TX on 1/24/2022
Peefect works like a charm. Its small and easy to hook up.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Frederick from Newcastle, ME on 1/23/2022
Just what I needed to give my system the fullness l needed.
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Does What It Was Made For
Mike from Rolesville, NC on 1/23/2022
This is my first phono preamp and I'v only had it for a couple of weeks. I'm using this on a Fluance RT85 with the Ortofon Blue into a Cambridge CXA-61. My albums are all at least 40 years old except for one, and some of them are Brasilian pressings. This is also the first well functioning turnable I've had in that forty years. So most all of the albums have not been played in a long time. This preamp sounds really good. The albums I've played so far sound as I remember. The one new album I bought is a new remastered version of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon on 180 gram vinyl. I took it right out of the sleeve and put it on without even cleaning. The album sounded very good with good instrument separation. But, the presentation stayed within the speakers, which are 6 feet apart. So I tried a sample of Tommy Bolin's Private Eyes. I have an early pressing of the album and a recent CD version that I don't think was remastered. Once again, the album stayed within the speakers, with the guitar solo on Bustin' Out For Rosie sat in the back. On the CD version, the song is right out front with the solo at your feet. It also presented wider than the speakers. I like the CD version better. Now, is that the preamp? The pressing? The CD player? Digital verses analog? The Ortofon Blue? Could it be the price range of the preamp? I don't know. But I do have another preamp on backorder at the same price point coming. To conclude, at this price, the Pro-ject works fine.
Pros: Affordable, mm and mc cartridge, easy to use, solid build
Cons: None that I know of
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Chris from Columbia, SC on 1/17/2022
Great preamp! Made a huge difference in sound quality.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Jason from Austin, TX on 1/10/2022
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Jamaica, NY on 12/16/2021
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Works As Adverstised
Crutchfield customer from Loveland, OH on 11/7/2021
Works as advertised. Perhaps the purest form of plug-n-play, as there is not on/off switch. It's not big by any means, so it can easily fit next to or perhaps even behind the turntable.
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A Turntable Preamp Best Buy
Crutchfield customer from San Angelo, TX on 8/19/2021
My turntable has a built in preamp, so I never felt I needed a separate preamp, but I can throw a switch & then use it with a preamp. I purchased a nice vintage turntable & Jenny was absolutely awesome in guiding me to purchase this preamp. Wow! This little beauty really woke up my turntable & now I'm ready to use it with my vintage turntable also. This is most definitely a best buy in turntable preamps!
Pros: Small Well built Best bang for the buck
Cons: None
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Tampa, FL on 8/16/2021
Great Product simple design easy to install great sound
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Springfield, VA on 8/11/2021
Sorry it just didn't work with the equipment that I had. Followed instructions a waste of money for me.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from West Olive, MI on 8/9/2021
The phono box enabled my newer amp to be able to play my B&O turntable. Classic music on a classic system, it doesn't get any better than that!
Pros: Cost was reasonable
Cons: It could have a power light.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Naperville, IL on 7/20/2021
Does what it needs to, has a low profile but doesn't feel cheap, and sounds good!
Pros: Simple to set up, feels good quality
Cons: May be easy to mix up with another Pro-Ject power supply of the wrong voltage
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from San Francisco, CA on 7/6/2021
Great product for the price. No complaints so far
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Great product and great experience.
Crutchfield customer from Arlington, VA on 6/27/2021
It's been no a long while since I ordered from guys. So first, customer service, 1 day shipping, and answering my questions..a TEN! Pro-Ject Phono Box did not disappoint. Very impressed. Thank you Crutchfield.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from San Rafael, CA on 6/13/2021
Great value. My Marantz amp has a phone input, but the difference this little box (still) makes is a delight. The additional range and articulation was well worth the price (got even better value with an open box item).
Pros: Value, size, ease of use
Cons: None
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Fredericktown, OH on 5/25/2021
it has enabled me to listen to all of my old lp's
Pros: it works very well.
Cons: none
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Happy with this purchase
Oliver from WINSTON, GA on 5/20/2021
I bought this to replace the phono input built in to my old home theatre receiver and I noticed the difference in sound immediately. Records sound much brighter and clearer. One improvement is that I'd like to see an indicator for power but I knew it didn't have one when I bought it so it would be unfair to dock it points for that. Seems really well constructed and is surprisingly heavy.
Pros: Well made; sounds good
Cons: No RCA cables included; No power indicator (but I knew both of these going in)
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Excellent Sound!
Crutchfield customer from Glen Cove, NY on 5/11/2021
Excellent sound profile. I have it paired with Pro-Ject Carbon Debut EVO which has Sumiko Rainier cartridge.
Pros: Great Sound No noise Strong build Support for both MM/MC cartridges
Cons: None at this price point
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Napa, CA on 4/24/2021
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from West Grove, PA on 4/20/2021
Excellent phono amp. works flawlessly. Thank you Crutchfield!!
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Sebring, OH on 3/14/2021
Definitely does the job it's supposed to, no issues only 4 stars because it is a little expensive, but didn't want to go cheap and be disappointed.
Pros: Works as it should.
Cons: None really
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Lompoc, CA on 3/4/2021
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from New York, NY on 3/2/2021
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Love It
Stephen from Cave Creek on 2/18/2021
Bought this to connect my completely rebuilt Dual 1229 Record Changer with a Shure MM cartidge to my Prima Luna Dialogue Premium Valve Amp. The results are nothing short of superb.
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More gain! More punch! I love it!
Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 2/5/2021
I am very pleased with my new Pro-Ject Phono Box DC. I bought it to enhance the signal between my 36-year old Pioneer turntable and my Yamaha R-N602 receiver. While the receiver has a dedicated phono input, that particular stage doesn't have the gain of those old powerhouse receivers and amps of decades ago. The Pro-Ject Phono Box fixes that! I ran an A/B test using the same music passage (Side 1, track 1 of "461 Ocean Boulevard" by Clapton) with the turntable's cables going directly into the receiver's phono input, then moved them into the Pro-Ject with its line out going into the receiver's Line 1 input. Quite an improvement! At least a 3 dB volume gain and crisper highs and more mid-range punch. The Pro-Ject's enclosure is pleasingly substantial metal, which should help guard against EMI and RFI. I noticed no hiss, hum or any other background noise. The box is practically a no-brainer to connect (just have a spare set of RCA cables on-hand). I give it two thumbs up and five stars.
Pros: Great value, small footprint, does the job.
Cons: The wall wart covers two slots on a power strip. No big deal.
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Cruthfield always delivers!
Crutchfield customer from Oak Harbor, WA on 1/9/2021
This product is just what I needed, Crutchfield always delivers! Thank you!
Pros: Designed to work with two types of stylus.
Cons: None.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Henrico, VA on 1/3/2021
This unit is worth its weight in gold. Thought i would take a chance on this to support my old Sony turntable as opposed to buy a new turntable.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Gunnison, CO on 1/1/2021
Super easy to install and works like a charm.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, NY on 12/27/2020
Excellent product and service. Appreciated the quick delivery, especially during the holiday rush.
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Quality
Crutchfield customer from San Francisco, CA on 12/16/2020
I inherited a Technics SL-B2 turntable that would slow down to toward then end of a record. It was audible, I would have to speed up the song. I thought it was the belt. When I replaced my receiver with this dedicated pre-amp, the slow-down stopped. Records play like normal now. This is great if you like using a speaker with aux input. Output from RCA to jack.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
MICHAEL from BETHESDA, MD on 12/14/2020
Don't know much about Phono Pre-Amps, but this one certainly does the trick for our use. I do wish Pro-Ject still offered an option for a USB out for computer recording. Multiple outputs would also be nice.
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Bring you records collection back to life
Crutchfield customer from Melbourne, FL on 12/13/2020
This phono amp is easy to install and it works great. I read all the instructions, but truly, this unit was a plug and play device. It goes between the record player and the receiver. You need to buy the two sets of cables separately (RCA type connectors). There is one pushbutton to select the type of phono cartridge (e.g magnetic) but the default worked for me. Now I am listening to my dormant record collection at if they were new.
Pros: Small footprint and easy to install
Cons: Does not include the necessary cables
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Worthington, OH on 10/18/2020
Paired with Project Debut Carbon Evo turntable and Audioengine A5+ speakers - simple setup, great sound and discrete presence.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Clinton Corners, NY on 9/27/2020
Great product, low cost to get my turntable up& running again, simple to hook up
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Daly City, CA on 9/15/2020
This replaced a previous model. It works great. Sound quality seems to be a bit better than the previous model. Only wish there was a on/off switch.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Buena Vista, CO on 9/6/2020
Perfect for unexpected complication of new and old technology
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Having fun with Vinyl!!
Daniel from MOUNT PLEASANT, SC on 9/6/2020
I added it to a Pro-Ject Carbon DC. It improved the sound quality VS using the built in phono preamp in my receiver (SONY STRDA5200ES). Fewer pops and hisses, and more detail. It also allows me to send the phono signal out to zone 2. I'm sure some of the higher end phono preamp's would be even better but for the money I love it. I already had an extra set of high end RCA interconnect cables to use. Thanks Crutchfield!!!
Pros: Seems well built, small footprint, good sound!
Cons: The A/C adapter seems cheap. The Pro-Ject power box may be a good upgrade and for the turntable also (but $250 ?). I do have it plugged in to a good line conditioner so that I'm sure helps for now.
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It works
Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 9/5/2020
Simple in/out box that does the Job. I had been using the built in phono amp in my Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable. The Pro-Ject box cured a left-channel-heavy balance issue with my powered speakers.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Tampa, FL on 9/1/2020
Outstanding product and fast delivery as promised. Love Cruthfield
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Orlando, FL on 8/31/2020
Works great with the Pro-Ject X2. Absence of power switch or light is less than ideal, simply because the only way to know that it is on and working is if the music is playing.
Pros: Compact, solidly built.
Cons: Lack of power light or on/off switch.
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Great phono solution for small $$
Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 7/11/2020
An efficient and effective addition to my receiver enabling me to listen to my vinyl collection on my new Planar One turntable.
Pros: Cost, effectiveness, deceptively simple.
Cons: None
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Ashburn, VA on 6/25/2020
Very nice audio quality, it does an excellent job very impressive
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Jim Thorpe, PA on 6/14/2020
A great product to be able to use with any sound system. Great quality!
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Clinton Twp, MI on 6/4/2020
Nice product I would recomend.
Pros: Nice hooks up easy does what it's made to do.
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Great PhonoPre-Amplifier
Crutchfield customer from Catlett, VA on 6/4/2020
This is the first time I needed a phono pre-amplifier with a new receiver. It is simple to connect and is working great.
Pros: Simple and compact size.
Cons: No switch to turn off, so to avoid having to be powered on all the time, I plugged in to separate cord for when I want to use my turntable.
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For a more detailed sound...must have!
Crutchfield customer from Juana Diaz, PR on 5/31/2020
Very clean and detailed sound. Excelent match to Pro Ject Debut Carbon turnable. Connected to my Yahaha Receiver.
Pros: Enhance music. Good imaging sound.
Cons: No on-off switch.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Tucson, AZ on 5/16/2020
I purchased this to go with my Pro-ject Carbon turntable. Set up was easy and the sound is spectacular. 5 stars and a ??!
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Budget phono pre amp worth it
Crutchfield customer from Bronx, NY on 5/10/2020
Very nice budget phono pre amp. If you don't have a phono plug on your receiver/amp then the Pro Ject Box DC should be in consideration. It is simple to set up and helps the phono to sound good.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Littleton, CO on 5/2/2020
Solid product, easy to hook up, and small enough to place behind other components to hide it. Customer service is fantastic like always.
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Exciting prduct from the land of best Bosendorfer pianos in the world
Crutchfield customer from Green Bank, WV on 4/30/2020
My unit was actually made in neighboring Slovakia, but was obviously designed in Austria. What a difference compared to Yamaha's S-501 integrated amp with a phono stage (MM only). It works out of a box and works seamlessly with my Lynn-Sondeck and Spectra Reference moving coil cartige. Forty and fifty year old vinyl suddenly comes to life. I have never heard so little background noise in my LPs. It is amazing. Very solid feel and heavy metal envelope for EM interference shielding. The unit sist unobtrusively behind the amp.
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Does the Job
Crutchfield customer from Hawthorn Woods, IL on 4/16/2020
Easy set up, quality build, worked as expected. The only area where I could have used some definitive guidance is in what kind of cable to use going from my turntable to the preamp, and then going from the preamp to the receiver. Low capacitance cables were recommended for the former, and "any cable will do" seemed to be the consensus for the latter. In any case, the sound is rich and clear. I have no need to fiddle with controls on preamps that come with more expensive units, so the simplicity of the unit is appreciated. I played with the MM/MC button once because there was some thought that the Beogram 10e cartridge might behave more like an MC than an MM. The cartridge did not work well on the MC setting, so that answered that question. Overall, very happy. Next test is longevity. I'll follow up in five years.
Pros: Simple. Easy to set up. Sounds good.
Cons: None based on what I am using it for.
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Crutchfield customer from Indianapolis, IN on 1/26/2020
So far I have not been able to get it to work, but I talked to someone there & monday he is sending me some info . he thinks I have my Receiver set wrong. I'm not good with all this stuff. Thank you jerry
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Crutchfield customer from Charlotte, NC on 1/9/2020
This phono preamp does exactly what it's supposed to do at a reasonable price. Using on a NAD C326BEE. Albums sound great!
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Crutchfield customer from Rupert, ID on 12/1/2019
Easy install. Works great. Love the small size that makes it less conspicuous. Only thing I would like different is it to have a power switch on the unit to be able to turn it off when not in use.
Pros: Size. Easy install.
Cons: No power switch on unit.
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Phono preamp.
Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 10/6/2019
I needed this item for a 1973 Technics by Panasonic turntable. Back in business with the old LPs.
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If you want your speakers away from turntable, turn to this...
Crutchfield customer from Media, PA on 9/26/2019
Perfect and affordable option to be able to extend speakers away from Pro-ject Debut Carbon turntable.
Pros: Cables that come with the Pro-ject Debut Carbon turntable are far too short if you have a bigger space.
Cons: None.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Elkin, NC on 9/12/2019
Easy set-up.
Pros: Easy to use. Excellent manual.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Las Vegas, NV on 9/6/2019
Great little, no frills, pre-amp. It fit below all my wires behind my amp. As it happens, the turntable I was given had more issues than I was prepared to spend to fix it and I sent the pre-amp back to Crutchfield for a refund but it worked fine and was a perfect size for my needs.
Pros: Great size and really affordable
Cons: An on/off switch would have been nice as well as a gain control.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 6/18/2019
Exactly what I was looking for. Hooked up my vintage turntable to this little pre-amp to the Sonos Play:5 line-in. Very good 'small' package pre-amp!
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
John from Klamath Falls, OR on 5/23/2019
This is a great product I recommend it works the great.
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Good product
Dwight J. from Union Springs, AL on 4/1/2019
Works perfectly is small and doesn't take up much room.
Pros: Works percectly and is small and doesn't take up much room.
Cons: None
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Very Nice Phono Box DC
Harold from Lynchburg, VA on 3/25/2019
This Project Phono Box DC works perfectly for me! I purchased a Bell'O turntable cabinet for Christmas and wanted to place it in another room from my Yamaha receiver(Crutchfield). After speaking with Charles F. and later Gage, they helped me decide to purchase this product and it works perfectly! The turntable is on the top shelf of the Bell'O and the signal goes through the Phono Box (moving magnetic) to a splitter where two other electronic players are also attached. Then the signals are transmitted 45 feet through through and around walls to reach the Yamaha amplifier. I was worried that the turntable sound would not be great due to the distance and would have a hum, BUT it sounds great and I am playing all of the old vinyl records plus the other two players sound good also. Since the Phono Box does not have an on/off switch, I have it, the turntable, and the other players connected to a power switch where I turn everything off when not in use!! Thanks Crutchfield, Charles, and Gage!
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Turntable Taken Out Of MothBalls
DON from Bellmore, NY on 3/22/2019
Took My Micro Seki DD 35 out of mothballs after 25 years with MA 3005 Cartridge....Placed on MM Setting and Listened to Dark Side Of the Moon...Beatles Mono 2014 LP's... Frank Sinatra And Miles Davis LP's....Listened for 6 hours.....Well it's simply outstanding Phono pre Amp without investing big bucks! Listened to on Technics Tower Speakers and JVC Receiver....which are nothing over the top but still plays better than any CD for sure!!
Pros: Exceptional Change From Phono Plug On Receiver.....Clean And Smooth!
Cons: Get Ready To Spend 8 Albums Of Listening When You Hook It Up
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I'm happy
Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 3/19/2019
Like a lot of people I am currently rediscovering vinyl. And like a lot of people I have a pretty nice receiver that has no phono input. So , no problem get a cheap preamp & plug it into any auxiliary input so you can play a record. Not so simple! There are a lot of choices out there & having a decent preamp does make a big difference, and yes you can overspend & get some of the ones that cost an exorbitant amount, but for now, just getting back into this hobby, this was a great compromise. Seems to be good quality build & sounds great . I'm happy!
Pros: Sounds great , easy set up, relatively inexpensive
Cons: No power switch ( always on )
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Perfect set-up
Irene from Flourtown, PA on 3/17/2019
We worked with Jenny to come up with a solution to connect our turntable to our new receiver and this was exactly what we needed.
Pros: Easy set-up Works great Small component
Cons: None
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Great phono stage
Crutchfield customer from Vernon Rockvl, CT on 2/6/2019
Upgraded from rolls vp29 - a good stage but the project better! Perfect fit for my esprit dc TT also. Using currently with MM ortofon 2m red. Crutchfield super company!
Pros: Clean, full sound
Cons: No power button, but really not needed, just leave on!
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Pro-ject
David from Fallbrook, CA on 1/31/2019
This phono pre-amp seemed flat and lifeless. Had some intermittent noise issues, too. It was returned...
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Park Ridge, IL on 12/26/2018
Works great, sounds great! I really like the switch for either MM or MC cartridges.
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Fine piece of equipment
Vincent from Watsonville, CA on 12/12/2018
Sturdy and well-built. Heavy. I was very surprised with how much improvement this gave me over using the phono input on my receiver. I'd been listening to records with a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Espirit for about a year now using the phono input on my budget receiver. Now that I hear the difference I realize what I've been missing and I can finally get the most out of my turntable. This single piece of equipment has given me the biggest boost in sound quality for my system. It's well worth the money.
Pros: Sturdy. Heavy. Solid. Great sound. Precise.
Cons: Doesn't come with an RCA cable, but I guess most people just have a collection of these anyway. Also, the power cable is just a little too short in my opinion. I guess this is only an issue if you have an awkward setup with outlets and power strips far away.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Barry from Mullica Hill, NJ on 12/10/2018
Works well with the Pro-Ject Carbon Esprit Turntable.
Pros: Great sound quality along with connected Pro-Ject Carbon Esprit Turntable.
Cons: None
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Sitting by the Christmas fire and drinking in some nice warm analog
Lee from New Brighton, MN on 12/10/2018
I purchased second hand a Pro-ject Debut Carbon turntable and it came with a phono-preamp, but to my dismay, as I dropped the needle carefully upon the vinyl, there was no sweet music. I had to do some trouble shooting, though I am not very tech savvy, so I looked through the internet and found Crutchfield. I share my situation and within a day I had a response. I then took a chance and purchased the Pro-Ject phono Box D C. I have been enjoying vinyl again and it is this side of Coolsville. Mind you this is not a perfect phono preamp, but then again it cost $100.00 and I know that doesn't come close to buying the best preamp, but this performs to my needs in a beautifully analog way.
Pros: It works, that being said, it is a sturdy little performer that does just what it claims to do. Nothing more, nothing less.
Cons: I have heard a bit of a hiss through the speakers that is not present on any other components.
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Small but powerful
Daniel from Sacramento, CA on 11/16/2018
I bought this with the hope that it would sound Ok. Just a little something to up the signal and provide a connection. What I get is a little, heavy box that really reminds me of how analog vinyl should sound...CLEAR. No hum or hiss, just clean amplified playback. With my Blu-Rays the volume on my moderate Harmon/Kardon Amp is at a volume level at about -30 to -26. In comparison this phono box registers at about a -34. Very surprising transparent volume for analog, let alone a phono-line. Worth the money.
Pros: Clear audio. Great volume level. Heavier than you might think.
Cons: Adapter is a bit too short in length. No power switch.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from SSySylSylmSylmaSylmarSylmar,CCA on 10/21/2018
Good preamp. Does what it is supposed to do. Compact and well built.
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What a Difference!
Steven from Oro Valley, AZ on 9/25/2018
This was my first purchase from Crutchfield, and I couldn't be more pleased. Excellent value for the price. Preamp was easy to install, and once I tweaked the changes, audio never sounded better. My original 70's and 80's albums sound great again and new vinyl is incredible! A few details: Be sure to adjust the preamp to either MM or MC to match your cart. You'll know impedance is wrong if you hear a flat, dense sound. Also if your TT has a ground connection, connect to the preamp's ground to eliminate any hum or static. TT is a TEAC TN-400S with an upgraded Audio-Technica 440 MLB cart. Connected as a part of a Sonos system; TT to preamp to Connect Amp to Bowers and Wilkins CM 6 bookshelf speakers.
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Big sound in a little box!
Crutchfield customer from New Paltz, NY on 8/28/2018
I've never owned a discrete phono preamp before - I'd always been using the one built into my Denon receiver. When I upgraded my receiver, I discovered that denon stopped including a phono input and grounding post so I had to buy one. I own a Pro-Ject record player so this seemed like the best fit. I've noticed a big upgrade in the sound quality of certain albums, especially newer pressings that aren't 180g. Some albums that used to have a harsh sizzle in the very top end have been completely cleaned up thanks to this preamp.
Pros: Great value for price, compact form factor, great sound quality
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Augusta, GA on 7/15/2018
Sounds great. I can listen to my records again!
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Wow
Gerald from Salem, VA on 5/15/2018
I purchased this unit because my Denon receiver did not have a phone input. Bought a similar unit from another supplier and had to send it back. Very tiny, thin music reproduction. This unit is terrific. Sound is full with depth. Terrific value for the price. Could not be happier. Should have gone to Crutchfield up front! Next time I will.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from La Quinta, CA on 4/15/2018
Great product! I have this going from my Sony PS-LX2 to my Marshall Stanmore speaker. Sounds like heaven. ;)
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Great product
Paul from Maple Shade, NJ on 3/25/2018
Excellent made product. Excellent service and delivery from crutchfield. Will continue to shop here
Pros: Quality made, easy setup
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Great value.
Michael from Lake City, FL on 3/13/2018
Back in the day, all decent receivers and integrated amplifiers/preamps had two phono inputs. Now, you are lucky to get one. I have two turntables, and was tired of switching cables to share one phono input. I purchased the ProJect, not expecting too much given its price point, plugged it into the Aux input of my integrated amplifier, and tested it with both a monophonic Audio Technica AT3/LP high output moving coil, and a low output Denon DL103 (using the MC feature). No hum, great sound. I can highly recommend this inexpensive little box. As always, Crutchfield sent the item within two days. These people are great to deal with, and I am happy to buy from them.
Pros: Inexpensive to buy. Expensive sounding.
Cons: Nothing, really.
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Paired well with my Dual 1019
Chris from Raleigh, NC on 3/12/2018
Compact size at a good price for the quality.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Clio, MI on 3/11/2018
Works as advertised, can tell the difference between the stock amp in my AT 120 then the stock amp also gives me more flexibility.
Pros: Better sound.
Cons: Only wish it had a gain control .
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Great Advice; Great Product
DENNIS J from Hackensack, NJ on 3/9/2018
I was using my A/V sound system with a new turntable using an older, cheaper preamp. The sound quality was awful and there was a noticeable hum even though the turntable was grounded. I was going to purchase powered speakers that included a phono preamp. Crutchfield advisor, Eddie, instead suggested trying this Pro-Ject preamp. This saved me $400 in addition to needing to find good speaker placement alongside the 5.1 system speakers. It is a perfect solution. The sound quality is excellent and there is no hum. This is an extremely well-made product. Solid and surprisingly heavy. Beautifully packed and effortless to setup. I'm really happy with the quality of the Pro Ject Phono Box.
Pros: Quality, Functionality, Price
Cons: None
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Earl from Ontario, CA on 2/4/2018
Small. Easy to hook up. Works like a charm and I can play my LP's again with the new receiver my son bought us. Sony said I couldn't. Crutchfield said "yes you can"! Thanks
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
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Great buy
DENNIS from Rogers, AR on 1/30/2018
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from N Cambria, PA on 12/29/2017
Easy to hook-up and does what it's supposed to do. It's just fine. And service was great.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Springfield, VA on 11/13/2017
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thank you
mike from Pt Charlotte, FL on 11/1/2017
needed a different pre-amp and again-great advise and fast service. looking forward to some more preview time with this new set up.
Pros: great performance with small foot print
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Cameron, NC on 10/1/2017
Needed a pre-amp to get the sound out of my turntable. This box is perfect. Easy to set up and works like a charm.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Warren from Allentown, PA on 9/5/2017
Works well, was easy to install and setup.
Pros: I can play all my old records again.
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Able to Play Vinyl Again!
Walter from Libertyville, IL on 8/28/2017
Great unit at a great price. Can't remember when I last used my Sherwood turntable before purchasing this unit. Super easy to set up. Enjoying the vinyl I haven't listened to in years
Pros: Small, easy to set up, great price
Cons: None
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Can't beat good advice
Paul from Manchester,NH on 8/22/2017
Big thanks to advisor Spencer for recommending this unit. My Denton rec. Had no phono hook up and I had an old but usable turntable and this unit made the connection possible. Now my lp' s are playing again.
Pros: Easy set up
Cons: None
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Great solution for older turntables
NESTOR from Ft Lauderdale, FL on 8/20/2017
Great little unit. Great price. Compact and super easy set up. My old Kenwood turntable was producing music as soon as installation was complete. Install instructions are clear. No buttons to turn on/off, no buttons or switches at all.
Pros: Price Easy installation Compact Black blends in with other components
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Simple to use & excellent quality.
Bob from Indiana on 8/17/2017
Works like it should. Simple to use and excellent quality.
Pros: Works like it should. Simple to use and excellent quality.
Cons: None.
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Pro-Ject PhonoBox DC (BK)
Crutchfield customer from Orlando, FL on 6/26/2017
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Bondville, VT on 6/24/2017
Great companion to the Project Debut Carbon turntable.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Minneapolis, MN on 6/15/2017
Seems to be working just fine. I like the fact that this has the ability to switch from MM to MC at any time in case of an upgrade or something. Reasonable price.
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Great vinyl sound!
Frank from Munster, IN on 6/3/2017
Excellent quality sound, easy to hook up.
Pros: Excellent sound at an affordable price!
Cons: None
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Crutchfield customer from Fargo, ND on 4/19/2017
Great sound,easy installation,no distortion.Fast delivery,very pleased.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
David from Providence, RI on 4/10/2017
Great little preamp! Since I now use a Sonos Connect and B&O active speakers, I have eliminated my integrated amp using this and a $20 switch box. The Sonos box already eliminated my tuner.
Pros: Great price performer. Works with both MM & MC.
Cons: None so far.
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My record collection comes alive again!
Pete from Phoenix, AZ on 4/5/2017
I am happy to report that my Pro-Ject Phono Box DC arrived very promptly from Crutchfield and I was able to install it very easily. My Marantz SR 6004 stereo receiver has no phono input jacks and so this Pro-Ject Phono Box absolutely "fills the bill" allowing me to once more access and play my LP record collection, allowing me to hook-up my turntable to my Marantz receiver. I played several records on my turntable, hooked up to the Pro-Ject Phono Box DC, and they sounded terrific through my Marantz and main family speaker system. I'm delighted with this Pro-Ject Phono Box and would recommend it highly to anyone in my similar situation. Also, the moderate price is another big plus. Kudos to Crutchfield for carrying this really fine home audio product.
Pros: Compact size, easy hook-up, great sound from my records, and moderate price.
Cons: None at all!
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Easy as pie
Peter from Alameda, CA on 1/24/2017
This unit is very simple to connect. Turntable to preamp, preamp to receiver, plug into AC outlet. Done. They should make everything this simple. Can't compare how well this works as compared with other preamps, but no problems with this one.
Pros: Simple to connect
Cons: An expensive addition if you are buying a new receiver that doesn't have a phono preamp built in.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
John from Conifer, CO on 1/17/2017
This provided a great way to add add my '80's Pioneer turntable to my Adcom GFP-750 preamp that lacked a phono preamp. It supports MM and MC cartridges and is small enough to sit on the shelf behind the Adcom.
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Easy install, works well.
Kurt from St Augustine, FL on 11/28/2016
So far, so good. Easy to hook-up, and it's small enough to hide w/o too much trouble.
Pros: Neat and clean, well made.
Cons: No on/off switch to conserve energy or indicator to let you know when it's powered up. Not a big deal, but add in a house full of low voltage consumers and it becomes an issue over time. Still would have bought it, though.
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Project Phono Box DC
Rod from Virginia Beach, VA on 7/27/2016
I purchased this after buying a new AVR that had no phono input stage. The Pro-ject Phono Box allowed me to continue to listen to my vinyl on my Rega turntable and sounds great. Just connected it to an unused analog input on my receiver and it sounds incredible. Highly recommended!
Pros: Ease of use. Price.
Cons: None
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Small & mighty
Chris from BROOKLYN NY on 5/22/2016
Quality little brick of a phono amp. Works great with my vintage Technics by Panasonic 1300 TT.
Pros: No lights, 2 cartridge phase choices.
Cons: None so far.
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Foundations
Jimmy from Tifton, GA on 4/11/2016
Basic building brick piece for stereo. Dead quite with a small footprint. Drop dead easy setup. Everything you would think a brand matched power supply should be, which means this is the last time I will ever think about it.
Pros: Small, black
Cons: Does not come with ice maker
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Just what the doctor ordered!
Steven M. Dembow from Merrimack, NH on 3/9/2016
The perfect solution to mating an older ProJect analog turntable to a current Pioneer AVR - worked like a charm!
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EASY SOLUTION
CRAIG T from johns island, SC on 2/3/2016
A very easy solution for my problem of hooking up my 1970's audio turntable to my 2012 AV receiver. The Crutchfield people were an amazing resource too!
Pros: Very easy and small convenient size.
Cons: Haven't found any yet.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box
Dan from Cincinnati, OH on 2/1/2016
I bought this item about 2 weeks ago and I hooked it up no problem. The sound quality is excellent from my turntable to my speakers. Highly recommend this product.
Pros: Very easy setup Cost
Cons: None
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Howard from Kansas on 2/15/2015
This product provides the necessary requirements for any turntable . When matched with a recently purchased Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC) turntable they make a great pair . Very easy hook up and great sound and clarity.
Pros: Excellent product and a very reliable brand.
Cons: None
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Phono pre amp
Don from Minocqua, WI on 1/14/2015
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Pro-ject Phono Box DC
Mike S. from Bucks County, PA on 1/6/2015
I purchased an Onkyo mini system and asked Crutchfield's advisor Jasan about hooking up my turntable to it. Jasan suggested the Pro-Ject Box and a cable for connection.; Easy hook up and works flawlessly now I can listen to my "records".
Pros: Good product.
Cons: None
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Phono Box
HR from Framingham, MA on 11/10/2014
Box works exactly as expected. Delivery was right on time and the price was great. The sound of the albums now is excellent.
Pros: small, affordable.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box
HughR from Boston, MA on 10/18/2014
Just what i needed. Had my old turntables and old records and I did not have the time to convert records to CDs. Now I can play my records and enjoy them. Saved me lots of time and money! such a simple device!
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Pro-ject Phono box DC
dan H from hesperus, co on 9/15/2014
Very simple to use, excellent quality
Pros: simple to use
Cons: None found
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Cool
RichyFL from Florida on 7/20/2014
This is a nice little gadget. It replace a old RCA pre-amp I had. Easy to use and easy to set up. Now I can enjoy my vinyl!
Pros: Easy to set up and use.
Cons: None noticed.
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Works well
HumboldtRick from Eureka, CA on 4/2/2014
Needed to integrate my old Denon turntable with my new HT system. Works well and looks good. The MM/MC switch is on the back which could be inconvenient in some situations, but isn't too much of an issue with me.
Pros: Works well Looks good
Cons: MM/MC switch are on the back of the unit
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Unused to preamps
Scott5350 from Indianapolis on 11/24/2013
This is my first preamp. Seems to work great
Pros: East set up.
Cons: Unclear which mode to be in from documentation.
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Great Value and quality
John P from La Quinta CA on 4/16/2013
Great Value Great Price Great Sound for my 40 plus year old Gerrard Lab 80 turntable. Exactly what I needed for my new sound system.
Pros: size, value, application all 5 star
Cons: none so far
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Great phono pre
matched with the Debut turntable it sounds great.....super flat and sounds great. No complaints
Pros: simple set up
Cons: none
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Phono Preamp
John S from Blue Bell, PA on 12/24/2012
wanted to connect ~20 year old high quality turntable to new receiver without a phono input. Had a moving coil cartridge pick-up. Very easy to set up. Works great. No problems and you won't need the instructions. Volume output of pre-amp/receiver in phono mode matches comparable CD input.
Pros: offers moving coil and moving magnet pickup option. Easy to set up
Cons: none
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Missed my vinyl
PBDave from Pittsburgh, PA on 11/4/2012
Because of a move, major remodel and then purchase of my new Denon receiver with no phono input I hadn't listened to my albums for over 3 years. Kyle suggested the Pro-Ject Phono Box DC for the necessary preamplifier. It took minutes to connect and figure out how to operate my turntable with my Harmony One which is a miracle since I am techno-inept. I listened to album after album and was blown away by the sound through my ancient Klipsch Heresy speakers. All of the things vinyl nuts say about the fullness and warmth of sound were so evident I was truly a bit surprised. I never duplicated my albums with my CD collection s so I am having a literal blast (apologies to my townhouse neighbors) getting reacquainted.
Pros: Mindless installation even for techno-inept Clear, full, distortion-free sound from my vinyl
Cons: None I can think of
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC
Steve T from Leonardtown MD on 7/5/2012
Easy to install and worked exactly as advertised. Highly recommend.
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