BOX X2 vs Music Hall Mini
The Mini's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the BOX X2's 98 dB, its mm gain 42 dB against 39 dB, and its thd 0.020% against 0.100%. Both share output voltage (0.6V RMS).
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The Fosi Audio BOX X2 is a compact, tube-equipped phono preamplifier for moving-magnet (MM) turntables. It applies standard RIAA equalization and provides switchable gain settings of 39, 42, or 45 dB. A 3.5 mm AUX input also allows it to be used as a tube line preamplifier, with stereo RCA output for connection to an amplifier or powered speakers. It is supplied with two vacuum tubes and a 12 V power adapter.
Analog signal output specifications
Phono stage specifications
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The Mini's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the BOX X2's 98 dB, its mm gain 42 dB against 39 dB, and its thd 0.020% against 0.100%. Both share output voltage (0.6V RMS).
The Phono Box MM's signal-to-noise is 88 dB against the BOX X2's 98 dB, its mm gain 40 dB against 39 dB, its thd 0.050% against 0.100%, and its output voltage 0.5V RMS against 0.6V RMS.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The DJPRE II's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the BOX X2's 98 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.100%, its mm gain 45 dB against 39 dB, and its output voltage 1.4V RMS against 0.6V RMS.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The X-LP's signal-to-noise is 75 dB against the BOX X2's 98 dB, its mm gain 35 dB against 39 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.100%, and its output voltage 0.3V RMS against 0.6V RMS.
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