Pro-Ject Phono Box MM, Phono preamplifier with metal case and special low-noise ICs

Excellent and cost effective way to put vinyl records back in your life if your amp does not have a turntable (phono) input. It simply pre amplifies the turntable output to the level suitable for any line level (cd, dvd, tuner, etc) source. Has a binding post for the earthing lead some turntables require (ie my 32 yr old dual CS505).Sound quality is fine and exactly what I remember from using the turntable through previous amplifiers. It also works well with my new Rega turntable. Thoroughly recommended!PS only suitably for moving magnet, (MM), cartridges, which is what all budget to £1000 turntables are supplied with. You would expect to use something far more esoteric if you had a moving coil cartridge anyway.

gr8 product, price and service

First impressions weren't great, the sealed plastic wrapper around the Phono Box was torn open and one of the small feet had fallen off. Looks like a used item to me. Power supply looks very fragile and there is no information on whether the unit can be left powered up - there is no on/off switch. Anyway, setup is as easy as it gets, and up and running, it sounds good for the money. Definitely a step up on internal pre-amps, so I am happy with the sound. It's a budget unit for sure but I think a little more thought to the information and presentation would result in more satisfied customers.

I bought this unit based on reading the excellent reviews (avoiding the cheaper units available as advised) to transfer my vinyl to digital having unsuccessfully tried several routes involving USB soundcards PCs etc.I bought this together with a Roland R05 digital recorder, connected my Pioneer 512 fitted with Ortofon FF15e via good quality cables to the R05 and Instant success!!The sheer quality of this pre-amp (no hum or interference; superb S/N ration) gives a clear signal perfect as the line input for the R05.As the R05 can record directly to Mp3 job done with outstanding results.I would give this 10 stars if I could!

I recently upgraded from a plug & play Audio-Technica AT-LP60 to a Pro-Ject Essential iii A and was pretty nervous that after spending so much money I wouldn’t be able to hear the difference. I’m new to this! So knowing I needed a phono stage I complimented my new turntable with Pro-Ject’s Phono Box. It arrived before the Essential and I was curious to how it would work. So I bypassed the Audio-Technica’s built in phono stage and plugged it into this. The difference to my lowly turntable was night and day. This made a tremendous difference. It was like hearing my favourite records for the first time. Unbelievable difference in sound quality. Now it’s plugged into the Essential and my vinyl is getting a whole new lease of life. If like me you’re nervous about spending money on something you’re not quite sure how or if it works, then don’t be. Incredibly easy to set up (why was I ever worried!) and the sound quality is fantastic. Put it together with a decent entry level turntable and you’ll never look back. My only worry now is how much this hobby might cost me. Next up, new speakers!

I bought this to use with a Pro-Ject Elemental, which does not possess a phono stage, thinking that it should work well with the same brand....and it does! It’s a very compact unit and does not have a gain control, power comes from a wall wart.The sound is pretty good too. I’m thinking of trying this with my Denon DP300 to see if it’s better than the built in phono amp which I’m currently using, in which case I will happily buy another.

Wow… got this to use with a Crosley C62 which did a job but clarity wasnt great. Also purchased some active speakers and now have a great sound system for not too much money. The clarity this brings is amazing, deep base and clear mid ranges and highs. If in doubt just do it.

Unfortunately the pre-amp facility on my 1990s amplifier died recently, making for very unpleasant listening to my vinyl collection unsurprisingly. Otherwise the amp was fine and I was not keen to replace it for that reason alone. Fortunately a small bit of online research brought forth this little gem; now plugged into the back of my amplifier and my turntable 'grounded' via its earth terminal.For my ears (60s with high-tone hearing loss becoming more evident!) the results are excellent. An audiophile may beg to differ, but will certainly have to cough up a lot more cash to improve upon it.