Phono Box DC vs Tube Box II
The Tube Box II's output voltage is 0.3V RMS against the Phono Box DC's 9.5V RMS and its weight 0.81 kg (2 lbs) against 0.5 kg (1 lbs). Both share mm gain (40 dB) and mc gain (60 dB).
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The Pro-Ject Phono Box DC is a versatile phono preamplifier supporting both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges. It features a heavy-gauge steel chassis for EMI shielding, switchable gain/load settings (40dB/47kΩ for MM, 60dB/100Ω for MC), and exceptional RIAA equalization accuracy. The dual-mono design ensures optimal channel separation, while the external power supply reduces noise interference.
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The Tube Box II's output voltage is 0.3V RMS against the Phono Box DC's 9.5V RMS and its weight 0.81 kg (2 lbs) against 0.5 kg (1 lbs). Both share mm gain (40 dB) and mc gain (60 dB).
The Phono Box S's weight is 0.54 kg (1 lbs) against the Phono Box DC's 0.5 kg (1 lbs) and its width 103 mm against 100 mm. Both share mm gain (40 dB) and mc gain (60 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The V-LPS's output voltage is 0.3V RMS against the Phono Box DC's 9.5V RMS and its weight 0.35 kg (1 lbs) against 0.5 kg (1 lbs). Both share mm gain (40 dB) and mc gain (60 dB).
The Mani 2's mm gain is 35 dB against the Phono Box DC's 40 dB, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 9.5V RMS, and its weight 0.45 kg (1 lbs) against 0.5 kg (1 lbs). Both share mc gain (60 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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