Name: Pro-Ject Phono Box MM
Brand: Pro-Ject
SKU: 252PBMMB
Price: 79.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (60 reviews)

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Written by Crutchfield's Dave B.

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.

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Product 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/120pF
gain: 40dB
signal-to-noise ratio: 88dB
THD: 0.04%
RIAA response accuracy: 0.5dB (20-20,000 Hz)
4-1/4"W x 1-3/16"H x 3-11/16"D
warranty: 2 years
Our 60-day money-back guarantee
MFR # PhonoBox MM-BK

What's in the box:

Pro-Ject Phono Box MM owner's manual

Phono (MM) pre-amplifier
DC power supply (with attached 5' DC output cord)
US power plug adapter
UK power plug adapter
EU power plug adapter
Instructions (English/ German)

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Purchased this Project preamp a few weeks ago,easy install and was anxious to drop the needle I experienced a deeper base and clarity from the midrange,I would recommend this to everyone needing a preamp.

Donda from Science Hill, KY

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I have a tune table with a R1000-EDT magnetic cartage. Will the Pro-Ject Phono Box MM work with my turn table?

It looks like the R1000-EDT is a moving magnet cartridge, so this should work for you. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone or online chat first to double check though.

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Phono (MM) Preamp: The Pro-Ject Phono Box MM allows you to connect a turntable with a MM (moving magnet) cartridge to a home receiver or amplifier without 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 is powered by the included DC power supply. The external power adapter is separate from the phono preamp to further improve sound quality.

Input: 100-240V AC~50/60Hz, 0.4A max
Output: +/-18V DC - 0.5A

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I have a unit that doesn't have a turntable pre-amp. Recommended by Nemo [ DANIEL P Feb 27, 2019 ]

Old turntable needs to be part of New system [ J Jan 01, 2019 ]

Sounds like a good buy for the price based on reviews. [ Robert Dec 29, 2018 ]

Purchased new Sony DN1080 receiver and needed to hook up my turntable. [ John Dec 11, 2018 ]

My Denon receiver doesn't have a phono input and my Audio-Technica turntable doesn't have a pre-amp. Jolene advised this MM type box will be compatible with the hardshell cartridge that came with the turntable. Best Customer Service anywhere imho. [ Simon Nov 21, 2018 ]

Needed to connect old turntable to newer A/V receiver with no "phono" input. Googled how to do it and the first article I saw was from Crutchfiled with step by step tips. [ X Sep 30, 2018 ]

chat with crutchfield [ steve Sep 19, 2018 ]

Cost effective and seemingly reliable phono for my first turntable purchase. [ Eric Sep 18, 2018 ]

Per adviser Tine saying it will work with my MMC EN20 B&O 3400 Turntable. [ Patrick O. May 08, 2018 ]

Needed for new Sony A/V receiver. Phono preamp is no longer on the back of the unit. [ Mark Mar 21, 2018 ]

I do have a receiver with phono input. However I found that when I play a record, I lose volume / out put power when compared to audio out put of the other components like the cd player or satellite radio, tuner and dvd. It was suggested that I get an independent phono pre- amp and plug it into to the reciever as one would do as if the receiver did not have a phono input. So I am waiting fot this project pre amp to see if I get a fuller sound as I do with my other components. Hope it works! [ CHRISTOPHER Mar 10, 2018 ]

Price and need for a preamp [ Ken Mar 05, 2018 ]

Upgraded to modern receiver and receiver did not have phono jack. [ Gerald Jan 25, 2018 ]

Recommended by Crutchfield advisor [ RICHARD Dec 27, 2017 ]

The preamp I bought from Amazon was just too cheap and hideous [ Ivan Dec 20, 2017 ]

Great Christmas gift for my son. Thanks for the great prices & service! [ LISA Dec 07, 2017 ]

I am going to add a record player [ Carlos M Nov 30, 2017 ]

Hopefully a cheap and easy fix that will allow me to utilize an older turntable with an updated system. We will see! [ John Nov 21, 2017 ]

A price-minded phono preamp purchase. [ John A. Nov 03, 2017 ]

Because I am old school and still use a turntable. [ keith Oct 31, 2017 ]

to be able to use my turntable with my receiver [ William Oct 11, 2017 ]

Just bought a new receiver without phono input. Was looking for a reasonably priced phono pre-amp. I found that this pre-amp has received high ratings from many websites. It is considered to be one of the best under $100 phono pre-amps. [ Vincent Jul 18, 2017 ]

Price was right and it's what I need. [ Joseph Fenwick Jun 20, 2017 ]

Price, quality and simplicity. [ Omar May 21, 2017 ]

No matter what I have purchased from Crutchfield they help make it work. [ John May 15, 2017 ]

It was recommended to hook up a record player to the receiver I chose. [ Phillip Apr 05, 2017 ]

Need to be able to play my vinyl! Have never used one of these but seemed to make good sense. [ William Mar 20, 2017 ]

Spoke with Buzz to confirm this is the preamp I needed for my turntable. [ Richard Nov 09, 2016 ]

Small compact and fit my needs. [ Richard Nov 04, 2016 ]

Upgrade to system; use turntable [ FRANK Oct 15, 2016 ]

pro-ject makes great products [ charles Sep 13, 2016 ]

Good Price [ Terry Aug 16, 2016 ]

I chose this product because so that I could listen to my vinyl collection from 60s and 70s. through my receiver/speakers. [ Pradeep S. Jun 29, 2016 ]

Value and reviews. [ Michael Jun 24, 2016 ]

I've bought one before. Great for the price. [ Alan Jun 02, 2016 ]

Least expensive phono pre-amp and seems to be most popular choice for phono pre-amp for receiver (Marantz NR1506) that does not have phono input/pre-amp built in. [ Andy May 13, 2016 ]

Reasonably priced solution to my phono preamp needs. [ E May 13, 2016 ]

Excellent rating [ Philip May 12, 2016 ]

High reviews and best seller. Also in my price range. [ CHARLES May 01, 2016 ]

Advice from my expert technical advisor, Ann. Ann's Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=55 [ Elizabeth Apr 14, 2016 ]

I needed it. [ Walter Apr 11, 2016 ]

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I have a new Pro-Ject DEBUT Carbon DC turntable that was bought from Crutchfield. It has a a Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. I believe it is a MM cartridge, but not positive. Since my Sony Receiver doesn't have Phono inputs. Will this work? Thanks in advance.

[ Top-82 Jan 31, 2018 ]

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Yes. This box solved the exact same issue for me.

[ DAVID Feb 01, 2018 ]

Yes, your Ortofon cartridge is a MM (Moving Magnet) cartridge. You need an MM phono pre-amp like this one (which is great, by the way). Plug your phono pre-amp into any of the line outputs (marked CD, Aux, etc.). You'll be off and running.

[ Michael Jan 31, 2018 ]

Yes. I have the same turntable and a Yamaha amp and use thr same project pre amp.

[ Paul Jan 31, 2018 ]

What input options does your receiver have? I previously used a Pioneer Receiver that has TV/SAT inputs, and I plugged my turntable into that. I would think you would be able to plug this into whatever input you had been using for a turntable. (Unless it's a USB only turntable?)

[ Alicia Jan 31, 2018 ]

I have a tune table with a R1000-EDT magnetic cartage. Will the Pro-Ject Phono Box MM work with my turn table?

[ Paul Jan 09, 2014 ]

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It looks like the R1000-EDT is a moving magnet cartridge, so this should work for you. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone or online chat first to double check though.

[ Jeff Jan 09, 2014 ] Staff

How would I know if my turntable has a moving magnet cartridge and would be compatible? My turntable is a very old direct drive Marantz .

[ Donna Dec 27, 2013 ]

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Thanks for your question. For information on determining the type of cartridge your turntable has I would recommend trying an internet search for the model number. Yo could also reach out to an Advisor by phone or online chat. They will be able to help determine the type of cartridge and help you get the best gear for your system.

[ Jeff Dec 28, 2013 ] Staff

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