Phono Box S3 B
Best balanced phono stage for vinyl enthusiasts with multiple turntables.
This preamp brings high-end, fully balanced architecture to a compact footprint, effectively silencing noise that plagues lesser stages. It trades a minimalist aesthetic for a dual-input versatility that makes it the ultimate command center for a multi-turntable setup.
$499.00
In stock
at
House Of Stereo
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/
5
Category Rank
200
/
794
#200 in Phono Preamps
Price vs Category Average
-94%
Below average
Amplification Type
Solid State
/
Solid State
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking a pristine, interference-free listening experience
- Vinyl collectors using diverse moving magnet or moving coil cartridges
- Listeners wanting a dynamic and transparent soundstage
Who should skip it
- Owners of turntables lacking balanced output connections
- Minimalists preferring a streamlined, all-in-one audio system
- Beginners intimidated by complex technical calibration and settings
Performance breakdown
Balanced Signal Integrity
True balanced circuitry effectively eliminates noise for a pristine, interference-free signal.
Cartridge Matching Versatility
Extensive impedance and capacitance settings accommodate almost any high-end cartridge.
Build Construction
Rigid steel and aluminum chassis provides excellent isolation from external vibrations.
Input Flexibility
Dual-turntable support with individual parameter memory simplifies multi-deck setups.
Signal-to-Noise Performance
Discrete gain stages deliver remarkably quiet backgrounds for both MM and MC.
RIAA Accuracy
Precise equalization ensures faithful reproduction of your vinyl collection's intended sound.
Key Specs
Amplification Type
Solid State
Built-in Analog-to-Digital Converter
False
Headphone Output
False
Subsonic Filter
False
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MM)
110dBV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MC)
85dBV
Total Harmonic Distortion (MM)
< 0.001%
Total Harmonic Distortion (MC)
< 0.005%
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