The Pro-Ject design team took the decision to employ discrete circuitry in the Phono Box DS3 B. Discrete circuits involve no operational amplifiers (op-amps), and the result is a more neutral, natural, dynamic, and vivid sound. They are more complicated to put together and involve a greater variety of components, but the result when utilised in a well-organised electrical layout is a true high-end sound.
This philosophy for the best possible performance carries through to the variety of conveniently-placed features the Phono Box DS3 B has on offer. The phono stage can be connected to two turntables at the same time, and each input will save its previous settings in memory so the Impedance, Capacitance (for MM cartridges) and Gain will all be set as you switch between turntables. For MC cartridges, the continuously adjustable load-impedance dial on the front panel allows you to perfectly set the impedance to suit your cartridge and your ears.
Key Features:
- NEW balanced XLR in- & outputs
- NEW 5-pin mini XLR balanced input
- NEW fully symmetrical & discrete gain stage
- NEW fully passive & discrete RIAA equalisation
- NEW fully discrete audio circuitry - NO Op-amps!
- MM & MC capable
- Balanced & single ended in- & outputs
- Dual mono design
- Continously variable input impedance loading
- Most precise MC cartridge matching
- Superior low noise / low distortion
- Trigger in- & output
- Heavy aluminium casing protects against interference
