Pro-ject X2B + Phono Box S3B Pack

Pro-Ject signal-to-noise ratio, resolution and dynamic range.

Let us remember that the use of balanced audio connections is common among professionals in recording studios or live concerts, both situations in which it is very important to have a stable connection free of interference due to the signals handled, especially the of the microphones, they will be highly amplified.

In terms of engineering, the X2B is a perfect compendium of the solutions that have made Pro-Ject the world number one in turntables. Thus, we first find a 9” tonearm with a carbon and aluminum body that combines equal parts high rigidity and a high level of damping, while the ultra-low friction rotation system that it incorporates guarantees tracking. precise and stable groove of vinyl records.

Structurally, the For its part, the traction motor combines an extremely quiet design with a dedicated suspension and sophisticated electronic rotation speed control, in order to ensure the most precise and stable rotation possible.

The Phono Box S3B is a new proposal from Pro-Ject Audio Systems for those who want to optimize the integration of turntables and pickup cartridges for the most competitive price possible. A newly designed steel and aluminum chassis with aluminum buttons constitutes the starting point for electronics with an unequivocally audiophile soul that dazzles with the refinement of its engineering.

Thus, the Phono Box S3B combines a double monophonic architecture with a fully balanced gain stage (hence the “B” in its name). The second fundamental feature of the new Pro-Ject phono preamplifier is the exclusive use of discrete components (individual and therefore not integrated into “chips”) in the aforementioned gain stage, in order to obtain a sound that is as natural and dynamic possible.

The third technical singularity of the Phono Box S3B is found in the RIAA equalization stage, which is semi-passive and in which the balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) signals coming from the gain stage are treated separately, which which means that the user can simultaneously connect two turntables while memorizing the key adaptation parameter settings.

X2B Features:

• Turntable with very high performance and exceptional quality/price ratio.
  
• Integrated into Pro-Ject 's “True Balanced Connection” range
  
• Belt drive with engine block decoupled from the chassis.
  
• High-density MDF construction; Finished in 8 layers of paint.
  
• Use of high precision bearings in both the platter and the arm.
  
• Turning system made of stainless steel; high mass methacrylate plate.
  
• Counterweight acoustically treated with TPE to minimize vibrations.
  
• Electronic rotation speed control (33, 45 and 78 rpm).
  
• 9” arm with aluminum and carbon fiber sandwich structure.
  
• Possibility of adjusting the azimuth of the pickup capsule.
  
• Ideal for low or moderate compliance moving coil (MC) cartridges.
  
• Equipped with Mini XLR and RCA output connectors.
  
• Pro-Ject Connect it E semi-balanced connection cable supplied as standard.
  
• Equipped as standard with an Ortofon MC Quintet Red moving coil cartridge.
  
• Hand made in Europe.
  
• Dimensions: 460x150x340 mm (WxHxD; with lid closed).
  
• Weight: 10kg.

Phono Box S3B Features:

• High-performance phono preamp and exceptional quality/price ratio.
  
• Compatible with MM and MC capsules.
  
• Completely dual monophonic and balanced circuit topology.
  
• Balanced gain stage executed with discrete components.
  
• Semi-passive RIAA equalization section.
  
• 4 gain settings (40/45/60/65 dB).
  
• 5 load impedance settings (10, 50, 100, 1,000 and 47,000 ohms).
  
• 4 input capacitance settings (50, 150, 300 and 400 pF).
• Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) outputs.
  
• Entirely metal construction.
  
• External power supply.
  
• Signal-to-noise ratio of 110 dB with MM capsules and 90 dB with MC capsules.
  
• Designed and manufactured entirely in Europe.
  
• Dimensions: 206 x 50 x 153 mm (W x H x D).
  
• Weight: 0.93 kg (without power supply).

Includes 1.23 meter balanced interconnection cable between the turntable and the Pro-Ject Mini XLR to Mini XLR phono preamp.