Phono Box DS3 B vs Phono Box RS
The Phono Box RS's output impedance is 50Ω against the Phono Box DS3 B's 100Ω and its weight 2 kg (4 lbs) against 1.48 kg (3 lbs). Both share mm gain (40 dB) and width (206 mm).
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The Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3 B is a high-quality phono preamplifier designed to work with both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges. It features a true balanced gain stage, which enhances detail and reduces noise, and uses fully discrete audio circuitry for optimal channel separation and clarity. The device includes adjustable input impedance and capacitance settings, allowing users to fine-tune it for their specific cartridge. It also includes a subsonic filter to reduce low-frequency rumble. The Phono Box DS3 B is built with a robust steel and aluminum chassis to minimize interference and vibration.
Analog signal output specifications
Phono stage specifications
Size, weight, and appearance
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The Phono Box RS's output impedance is 50Ω against the Phono Box DS3 B's 100Ω and its weight 2 kg (4 lbs) against 1.48 kg (3 lbs). Both share mm gain (40 dB) and width (206 mm).
The Tube Box DS2's output impedance is 1000Ω against the Phono Box DS3 B's 100Ω, its weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs) against 1.48 kg (3 lbs), and its height 93 mm against 72 mm. Both share mm gain (40 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The MX-VYNL's mm gain is 42 dB against the Phono Box DS3 B's 40 dB, its output impedance 0Ω against 100Ω, its weight 1.9 kg (4 lbs) against 1.48 kg (3 lbs), and its width 220 mm against 206 mm.
The Stealth's weight is 8.2 kg (18 lbs) against the Phono Box DS3 B's 1.48 kg (3 lbs) and its height 89 mm against 72 mm. Both share mm gain (40 dB) and output impedance (100Ω).
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