Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 Ultra, Discrete MM/MC Phono voorloper (zwart)

Set-up: Pro-ject X1, Yamaha R-S700, Elac Debut Reference TowersDieses kleine Kunstwerk ist wirklich sein Geld Wert! Im Gegensatz zu der integrierten phono stufe in meinem Yamaha Verstärker (welche wirklich nicht schlecht ist), holt die PJ Phono Box deutlich mehr Detail raus. Der Sound ist aufgeräumter, klarer und im gesamten Frequenzspektrum präziser, druckvoller und präsentiert eine weitere "Bühne".. man hat das Gefühl, das hier alles raus geholt wird, was der Tonabnehmer und Plattenspieler an Potential zur Verfügung stellt, ohne großartig etwas davon zu Beeinflussen.. Neutral im besten Sinne!Verarbeitung ist ebenfalls super, nur das Netzteil wirkt etwas.. naja.. zweckmäßig. Verdient trotzdem seine 5 Sterne.

Es como si hubiera recobrado el alma toda mi musica. La diferencia es notable

I chose this model because of a few reasons.Firstly it is well constructed and looking at the specs it has incredibly low distortion levels. It’s circuits are fully discrete high grade components and it’s a dual mono construction. These features can only be a good thing and are sure signs of good design and construction.Secondly it’s fully compatible with MM or MC so my cartridge choices are not limited in the future. This is also helped by the fact that the impedance, capacitance and gain can be adjusted by means of a series of dip switches on the underside of the unit. This allows the pre amp to be electrically matched to your cartridge choice. This will result in optimal results from your vinyl playback.Lastly it’s a made in Europe component as all of Pro-ject’s equipment is.In use this a very quite phono stage with regards to unwanted noise. I’ve set the impedance, capacitance and gain to match my cartridge and the results are very clear sounding records with no audible hum, even at reasonably high volume levels on my amplifier noise and hum is never heard beneath the music.The incredibly low distortion figures and accurate RIAA response mean that this component will not impart it’s own characteristics to the sound. What you hear is your cartridges interpretation of the record. This is a very good pre amp.Another nice feature to note is the inclusion of a subsonic filter to get rid of speaker cone flutter with warped records, or just to get rid of really low rumble. It’s not something I’ve felt the need to use yet, but it’s nice to know it is there should it be needed - as most modern vinyl playback equipment seems to dispense with this. I think it’s nice to have it included, once upon a time it was a standard feature on equipment so nice to see it here. The only thing that would have been better would have been to put this switch on the front rather then the rear. It’s not a massive issue as it’s easy reach the rear with your index finger (oo - er), but you can’t see at a glance if subsonic is activated or not.The unit is very compact and easy to find space for it’s footprint. It even lights up blue the same as my NAD integrated amplifier which is nice. All in all I’m happy with it and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it.

Rispetto alla versione base, questo Ultra è fatto con componenti discreti e non con dispositivi integrati, senza amplificatori operazionali e con ottima qualità progettuale e costruttiva. La differenza a mio avviso si sente eccome, soprattutto nella pulizia del suono, nel silenzio di fondo e nella miglior separazione tra i canali.

Not being a serious audiophile, I wasn't sure if I would be able to hear a difference over the built-in phono input of my Yamaha HTR6290 receiver. However, I can say that after getting this, there is a massive improvement. I think it is well worth the money. The low-end boost compared to the built-in phono input is huge. The option to increase the gain helped a lot too. Project Debut Carbon turntable, ortofon 2m blue cartridge, Paradigm Reference Studio 100 speakers.