Check the manual of your amplifier for relevant information. The project phono box 11 is really very good and much better at that price point than the nad pp2. The ultracompact project phono box s phono preamplifier offers unrivalled performance and unique flexibility. The earthing wire may be connected to the screw terminal if you. Btw i am using a replinthed lenco l75 with a linn basik. Project phono box e preamplifier the listening post.
If you have already decided you are a low output moving coil type of listener, then you can also consider the rega fono mc, which offers the advantage or more control over the loading and sensitivity than the other units. The perfect way to add a turntable to your incompatible hifi system, the project phono box mm combines quality and value to great effect. Project phono box s2, black pj71658564 when we started creating phono box s2, its successor, it had to have exactly that but improve on sound even further. You will find all information about your product here, where you can also downlaod them. Project moving magnet phono stage with optical digital output optical box e phono. I took it all home, hooked it all up to my old yamaha htr5450 receiver and it. I could control the input level thru the cassette player. I supposed i could run the rega p3 thru the phono box, thru to my nak bx2 cassette deck and then into the sound card.
View and download boxdesign project phono box s instruction manual online. Boxdesign project phono box s instruction manual pdf. Please be aware that downloads from the internet are made entirely at your. The project 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. It is every bit as quiet as my battery powered hagtech bugle and sounds every bit as dynamic and detailed without having to replenish the bugles 15 volt aa battery packs. Jan 26, 2016 if the problem relates to the phono box ii it could be a power supply issue but more likely a failure on the board. Jan 04, 2009 the main challenger is musical fidelitys phono stage in the new xseries, and my personal sub 500 reference remains the astounding ear 834p. Phono box e accepts mm cartridges and offers an audiophile music experience at an entrylevel price.
That was the real reason i took in the shure, tubes. It makes a big improvement over the builtin phono stage on many amps and receivers and offers a perfect upgrade for most analog hifi. The right channel is usually marked red, the left channel black or white. Find best deals and buying advice from consumers on project phono box mm pre amplifier from reevoo. Lownoise components, highquality soundusing selected lownoise integrated circuits, the project phono box mm gives an excellent signaltonoise ratio. On the other hand, ive been reading only great stuffs about the pricequality relation of the djpre. Dear music lover, thank you for purchasing a project audio systems phono amplifier. Preamplifier for mm moving magnet cartridges green dc power supply 1 watt standby power precise riaa equalisation. Dec 31, 2012 the artefacts i noticed on first listening poor bass representation and a strident top end are no longer present. Connect the dc power source to the power dc socket as shown in the diagram. For the first time all setup options can be made from the front panel. The artefacts i noticed on first listening poor bass representation and a strident top end are no longer present. Phono is a software tool for developing and testing models of regular historical sound change. Reproduction without prior permission or for financial gain is strictly prohibited.
I am currently using just its mm stage mated to a pair of cinemag transformers. Project phono box s schwarz mmmc phonovorverstarker. For the first time all setup options can be made from the front panel display, making fidgety dipswitches or jumpers obsolete. Btw i am using a replinthed lenco l75 with a linn basik lvx tonearm and an audio technica at95e mm cartridge. Project phono box mkii how do i turn down the gain. The project is very musical and has a soundstage and sometimes matches its older brother. Project phono box e bt phono preamplifier with line in and wireless bluetooth streaming output. Audiophile phono stage in a compact chassisno operational amplifiers opamps usedaudiophilegrade polystyrene capacitors used insideprecise split riaa. Please be aware that downloads from the internet are made entirely at your own risk. The project phono box dc is a flexible phono stage for interfacing a turntable to a preamplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver that provides only linelevel inputs. Technical specifications project phono box mm input impedance. The project phono box ii is an lpbased unit, but this sly little phono stage comes with a twist for the computer age, in the shape of a usb socket. Project audio systems project primary phono usb project 8. Note to view pdf files the latest version of the official acrobat reader is required.
It arrived before the essential and i was curious to how it would work. Try taking the phono box out of the system and connecting the genie direct to the amp, itll be very quiet coming out of the speakers but at least itll tell you wear the problem lies. Phono box e bt offers two separate inputs, one phono and one line level input, as well as two separate outputs. The project phono box is one of the most popular phono stages on the market today. So knowing i needed a phono stage i complimented my new turntable with projects phono box. If it is a board failure then i suspect itll be beyond economic repair. Pink floyd the wall sansui au 20000 mirage m1si loudspeakers thorens td 126 mkii duration. Many amplifiers do not have a specific phono cartridge input. Audiophile phono stage in a compact chassisno operational amplifiers op amps usedaudiophilegrade polystyrene capacitors used insideprecise split riaa. So i bypassed the audiotechnicas built in phono stage and plugged it into this. Tube box s2, amp box s2, prebox s2 analouge2612x1604px, jpg. This area serves you as informationdatabase of all current products. Shop project phono box mk2 turntable preamplifier black. Picture is wrong, i received the mark ii with the logo in the bottom left.
The project phono box allows you to connect a turntable with either a mm moving magnet or mc moving coil cartridge to todays home receivers and amplifier which do not offer a dedicated phono input. Discussion in audio hardware started by metoo, may 24. Low noise, lose distortion and a flat riaa equalization curve with 60db of gain mc, 40 db gain mm deliver high fidelity performance for both moving magnet and moving coil. I took it all home, hooked it all up to my old yamaha htr5450 receiver and it all worked fine. Project phonobox manual mmmc phono preamplifier vinyl.
Here you will find all downloads stored in one place. The phono box mm is a simple, cost effective solution which will convert your phono output into a low noise, low distortion, line level output. If you still have the problem with the phono box not connected then i suspect itll be a problem with the earth wire in tonearm and will need a tonearm rewire. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. Most turntables need a phono preamp to work with stereos, computers, and speaker systems unless your device has a phono input, which is rare. On the other hand, the nanos dualmono design pays dividends on image specificity. Project discrete mmmc phono preamplifier phono box s2 ultra. Phono box e is an ideal phono preamplifier for mm cartridges and offers an audiophile music experience at an entrylevel price. Project audio systems project phono box ds2 usb version 31. The project phono box dc is a flexible phono stage for interfacing a turntable to a preamplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver that provides only linelevel.
The project is very musical and has a soundstage and sometimes matches its older. Boasting exceptional performance and flexibility with almost any mm or mc cartridge, and a subsonic filter that prevents ultra low rumble below 20hz, makes the project phono box ds the best choice in its price class. Im about to upgrade my tt and ill need a phono preamp. The main challenger is musical fidelitys phono stage in the new xseries, and my personal sub 500 reference remains the astounding ear 834p. Today, many amplifiers do not have a specific phono cartridge input. I had a hum with my new project debut iii and phono preamp tec tc778 and it. I mean clean, quiet, dynamic and with a ton of loading and gain options. Put on pink floyd dsotm, and ugh sound is not great, read manual, run earth from phono preamp to earth on amp. Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly. Boxdesign project phono box s instruction manual pdf download. There is a button on the back of the unit which allows you to switch between mm or mc mode. Do not connect the phono amplifiers outp make all connections whilst the phono amplifier is disconnected from the power supply. In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instructions.
View and download box design project phono box s instruction manual online. The sonic quality of the phono box s is impressive. In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study. Boasting a sophisticated internal design that employs lownoise ics and precise riaa equalisation circuitry, the phono box is often found used with far more. Project phono box mm mm phono pre amp richer sounds. In case you do not have a recording programme installed on your computer, you may download one free from the internet. It is now a newer design2005 and is a much better build quality than the nad2002 which you can tell looking at the circuit boards. Please login or register a free account in the forum to download files. The phono box mms metal case shields the electronics from vibration and electromagnetic interference. Nad pp2 or project phono box ii audiogon discussion forum.
Well quite honestly, the tube model is what i wanted. Phono box s2 features incredible microdetails, dynamics and precision with a soundstage usually found in much more expensive products. This product is normally instock at our store or warehouse. The phono box was on back order so they loaned me a rega phono box.
Combining affordability, simplicity and great sound. For this purpose, a model consists essentially of an ordered set of soundchange rules. Apr 26, 20 pink floyd the wall sansui au 20000 mirage m1si loudspeakers thorens td 126 mkii duration. Art djpre ii im about to upgrade my tt and ill need a phono preamp. I dont know anybody with a project pre believe it or not and from my reading the phono box doesnt appear to be any more than a midranged, average performer. The new s2 style housing is made of an aluminiummetal sandwich construction and not only offers highest aesthetics but also outstandingly protects it from unwanted electromagnetic interferences and vibrations. Project phono box s phono preamplifier series specs cnet. I liked it with a unison research amp and dynaudio contour 1. If you would like to collect it from the store, please confirm with us in advance. You can select between turntables and hifi electronics and go there to each desired line.
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