Project Phono Box RS2

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£1,399.00 including VAT

The Project Phono Box RS2 is fundamentally about flexibility and comprehensive compatibility. Its broad range of adjustments allows for precise fine-tuning to match the requirements of your specific cartridge. Whether you use a moving magnet or moving coil cartridge, the Phono Box RS2 delivers absolute audio performance.

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Description

The Project Phono Box RS2 sets out to be the ultimate phono preamplifier, in the highest class. It is a fully discrete, fully balanced dual-mono device with split passive RIAA and DECCA equalisation, resulting in a โ€œno expense sparedโ€ phono stage designed to achieve the best possible sound. It is also extensively adjustable, suiting it to any system, environment or personal listening taste.

Inputs and Outputs

Being the ultimate phono preamplifier, the Phono Box RS2 is fully balanced from the input to the output. All electronics are fully discrete, and no op-amps are used. Equipped with balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs.

Employing a true fully balanced design principle. Balanced transmissions consist of a hot and a cold (also called + and -) signal. Both the + and โ€“ signal chains effectively carry the same musical information. A true balanced amplifier can now extract the final musical information out the +/- signals and subtract, remove, all noise that could potentially be added along the transmission.

Innovative Technology

The Phono Box RS2 uses split passive equalisation for both of its RIAA and DECA curves. This is more costly to design and implement but ensures the most accurate representation of the ideal EQ curve. Split passive equalisation allows for better impedance matching and lower deviation from the ideal RIAA or DECA curve.

Extreme Cartridge Loading Options

No other phono-preamp in the world has such fine options of setting the gain like the Phono Box RS2. Very large ranges from 40dB (voltage amplification by 100x) up to 70dB (voltage amplification by 3690x) are possible.

As an addition, the Phono Box RS2 has an all new feature, a potentiometer allows you to adjust the exact centre of the sound stage in ranges of 2dB to the left or right.

The Finished Product

The Phono Box RS2’s construction brings very good rigidity and splendid isolation against interferences. You can purchase the device in either black or silver.

Technical Specifications

  • INPUT IMPEDANCE (MM): 47 kฮฉ
  • INPUT IMPEDANCE (MC): Variable 10 – 1000 ฮฉ
  • PHONO STAGE CAPACITANCE (MM): Switchable 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 350 or 400 pF
  • PHONO STAGE GAIN (MM): 40, 43, 50 dB
  • PHONO STAGE GAIN (MC): 60, 63, 66, 70 dB
  • PHONO STAGE EQUALIZATION OPTIONS: RIAA + DECCA
  • THD (MM INPUT): < 0.0015 %
  • RCA INPUT(S): 1
  • BALANCED XLR INPUT(S): 1
  • FIXED ANALOGUE OUTPUT(S): 1 x RCA Pair, 1 x XLR Pair
  • DIMENSIONS (W X H X D): 206 x 72 x 200 mm
  • WEIGHT: 1.6 kg
Additional Information
Input impedance Fixed 47kohms, variable 10 - 1000 ohms
Load capacity switchable 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400 pF
Gain MM RCA: 40, 43, 46, 50 dB (+6dB using XLR)
Gain MC RCA: 60, 63, 66, 70 dB (+6dB using XLR)
Signal to noise ratio MM (40dB): 89dB A-wt (10mV); MC (60dB): 79dB A-wt (1mV)
THD < 0,0015% (MM 40dB, 1kHz); < 0,0024% (MC 60dB, 1kHz)
RIAA accuracy within 0,4dB/20Hz - 20kHz
Subsonic at 20Hz with 18dB/octave
Inputs RCA & XLR
Outputs RCA & XLR
Dimensions W x H x D (with sockets) 206 x 72 x 200 mm
Weight 1.6kg
Shipping and Returns
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30-Day Returns Policy

HiFix is committed to selling quality products, which we hope you will love; we do understand, however, that there may be a time when you need to exchange or return something you have bought. We really do hope you are pleased with your purchase, but should you wish to return anything you have bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product within 30 days.

Manufacturer Warranty Information

Pro-Ject products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a minimum period of 24 months.

For new electronics and turntables (not applicable to accessories) you can extend this guarantee to 36 months, customers must register at: https://register.project-audio.com (this offer of an extended warranty must be made within 4 months of date of purchase).

This guarantee applies to all Pro-Ject Products including Turntables and Turntable Accessories.Providing you with peace of mind and the assurance of premium Quality.

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