{"product_id":"pro-ject-phono-box-s3-b-balanced-phono-preamp","title":"Pro-Ject: Phono Box S3 B Balanced Phono Preamp","description":"\u003ch4\u003e📌LAB POINTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eupgrade from standard preamps with audiophile grade components + True Balanced Connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecompatible with moving magnet (MM) + moving coil (MC) cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egain \/ impedance \/ capacitance settings for proper cartridge loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eswitchable subsonic filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh quality metal casing offers shielding from both vibration and electromagnetic interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-quote\"\u003e\"The Phono Box S3 B is an entry-level phono preamplifier that offers a fully balanced design in a neat, small package. We’ve packed this tiny chassis to the brim with high-end features. One of those is our new True Balanced Connection. At Pro-Ject, balanced connections were exclusive to our RS range of products until now. The Phono Box S3 B brings those features to an incredible new entry level.\" - Pro-Ject\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🔎TECH SPECS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPUT IMPEDANCE:  10, 50, 100, 1k, 47k ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINPUT CAPACITANCE: 50, 150, 300, 400 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGAIN SWITCH (+ 6dB using XLR Out sockets): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e40, 45, 60, 65 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSUBSONIC FILTER: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e20Hz with 18dB\/octave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR MM (40dB):  03dBV, 110dBV - 'A' weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR MC (60dB):  85dBV, 90dBV - 'A' weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD at 1 kHz:    \u0026lt;0,001% MM, \u0026lt; 0,005% MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD (20Hz-20kHz):    \u0026lt;0,008% MM, \u0026lt; 0,01% MC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIAA EQ Curve Accuracy: \u0026lt;0,3dB \/ 20Hz - 20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOUTPUT VOLTAGE: 18V\/500mA DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIMENSIONS: 8.11\"W x 2.17\"H x 6.02\"D \/ 206 x 55 x 153 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWEIGHT: 2.05 lbs \/ 930 g (without psu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📦COMES WITH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epower supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eABOUT TRUE BALANCED AUDIO\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced Audio refers to a superior audio signal that results in higher sound quality with nearly zero background noise, check out our in-depth guide \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/blogs\/guides\/pro-ject-true-balanced-audio-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced gear can be utilized as both balanced (with the proper components and signal path) or non-balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced Audio requires a moving coil cartridge (MC) or the Pro-Ject Pick it Pro Balanced MM Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced Audio requires a balanced audio cable (5-Pin DIN, mini XLR \/ XLR, or RCA \u0026gt; Mini XLR) connected from the turntable to the preamp\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Balanced Audio requires a preamp that accepts balanced cables; you can output either XLR (recommended) or RCA from the preamp to speakers \/ amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshop all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/collections\/pro-ject-true-balanced-audio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePro-Ject True Balanced\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41383867744346,"sku":"eq-1890-silver","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":41383867777114,"sku":"eq-1891-black","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/files\/pro-ject-phono-box-s3-b-balanced-phono-preamp-silver.jpg?v=1762285926","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/pro-ject-phono-box-s3-b-balanced-phono-preamp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}