{"product_id":"pro-ject-phono-box-rs2","title":"Pro-Ject Phono Box RS2","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePro-Ject Phono Box RS2\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFully balanced, fully discrete phono preamp with unique impedance control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA discrete circuit is composed of electronic components which are disparate, individual devices. Standard phono pre-amplifiers with integrated circuits have a few tens or hundreds of components, but discrete designs will employ hundreds or thousands of components by comparison. That makes for an extended and more costly design process, but results in the best sound for your money.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Phono Box RS2 is a true fully balanced design from input to output, and uses split passive equalization 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 equalization allows for better impedance matching and lower deviation from the ideal RIAA or DECA curve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoad impedance can be set continuously via potentiometer, a system invented by Pro-Ject Audio Systems. It allows you to seamlessly adjust the impedance during playback and immediately assess the impact of different loading options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCartridges, by nature, suffer from small imbalances between the left and right channels. To correct this the Phono Box RS2 introduces a new feature that is rare in this price category. A potentiometer allows adjustment of the exact center of the soundstage in ranges of 2dB to the left or right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Phono Box RS2 has a steel chassis which is covered by screwed aluminium panels. This construction brings very good rigidity and splendid isolation against interference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn external linear power supply is available, one that uses such a large transformer that it's in a case as large as the Phono Box RS2 itself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM \u0026amp; MC capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully balanced, true dual mono design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully discrete hardware design-- no op-amps!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully passive RIAA \u0026amp; DECCA equalisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR \u0026amp; unbalanced RCA In \u0026amp; Outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique continuously variable input impedance loading and channel balance control to match every cartridge to 100% (adjustment even while playing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed 47 kOhm, variable 10 - 1000 Ohm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400 pF\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain \u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e(+6 dB on XLR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40, 43, 46, 50 dB \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60, 63, 66, 70 dB \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubsonIc filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20Hz with 18 dB\/octave\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x RCA, 1 x XLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 x RCA, 1 x XLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 V\/3 A DC, 110 - 240 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (WHD):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1\" x 2.8\" x 7.9\" (206 x 72 x 200 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003ewithout power supply):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.52 lb\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":38006857269432,"sku":"PHONOBOX RS2 -SIL","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":38006857302200,"sku":"PHONOBOX RS2 BLK","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/products\/Phono-Box-RS2-silver.jpg?v=1741631096","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/products\/pro-ject-phono-box-rs2","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}