{"product_id":"pro-ject-phono-box-ds3-b","title":"Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3 B","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Phono Box DS3 B is a dual-mono, fully discrete moving magnet and moving coil phono stage with balanced inputs and outputs. With a host of customisable features, it offers exceptional value for money and brings a notable upgrade to any mid-\/high-end analogue hi-fi system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Inputs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Phono Box DS3 B is equipped with both balanced XLR inputs and outputs, it is also part of Pro-Ject’s True Balanced Connections concept. Connect your turntable via the 5-pin mini XLR cable or standard XLR cables and enjoy the benefits of the new True Balanced Connection, your analogue system can benefit from increased dynamics, less noise and improved signal-to-noise ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Outputs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElsewhere in the Phono Box DS3 B design, the fully-passive and discrete RIAA equalisation stage is optimised for absolute accuracy and signal integrity. Depending on the outputs you are using, this stage is then either directly fed to a fully discrete output stage (when using RCA outputs) or is connected to a fully discrete balancing stage for onward balanced connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNew Technology Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phono Box DS3 B incorporates a true, fully balanced gain stage design. Whether you're using a single-ended RCA or balanced connection, both times the fully symmetrical gain stage can optimise the signal-to-noise ratios, feeding the fully passive and discrete RIAA equalisation stage with the cleanest signal to work its magic on. Entirely split passive equalisation allows for better impedance matching and lower deviation from the ideal RIAA curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccessories And Variations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phono Box DS3 B is finished in a steel chassis, covered by silver or black aluminium panels, for extreme rigidity and good electrical isolation. The neat minimalist aesthetic can be further enhanced by the addition of retro-inspired, magnetically installed wooden side panels (available separately). It also features an external power adapter, to keep the sensitive internal signals free from any interferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-heading-center showHide\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"showHideButton\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#product-specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapse show\" id=\"product-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"productSpecificationList\" class=\"product-specifications-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInput Impedance (MM)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e47 kΩ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInput Impedance (MC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVariable 10 - 1,000?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhono Stage Gain (MM)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e40, 45, 50 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhono Stage Equalization Options\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRIAA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhono Stage Gain (MC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e50, 55, 60, 65 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSubsonic Filter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eat 20Hz with 18dB\/octave\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRIAA Accuracy (20Hz - 20kHz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt; 0.25 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTHD (MM Input)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt; 0.005 %\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTHD (MC Input)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026lt; 0.01 %\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSignal To Noise Ratio (MM Input)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e104 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSignal To Noise Ratio (MC Input)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e85 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhono Stage Capacitance (MM)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSwitchable 50, 150, 300 or 400 pF\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRCA Input(s)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBalanced XLR Input(s)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBalanced Mini-XLR Input\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFixed Analogue Output(s)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1 x RCA Pair, 1 x XLR Pair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eExternal Power Supply Rating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e18V-500mA DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e206 x 72 x 205 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1.48 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57423301280076,"sku":"PROJECTPHONOBOXDS3B-B","price":499.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":57423301542220,"sku":"PROJECTPHONOBOXDS3B-S","price":499.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/PJAAPHONOBOXDS3A-ProductMain_BlackFrontal.png?v=1790765228","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/pro-ject-phono-box-ds3-b","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}