Pro-Ject Tube Box DS3 B Preamp

Tube Box DS3 B

Dual-mono balanced tube phono preamplifier

Immerse yourself in the world of high-end tube sound with the new Tube Box DS3 B - an extension of our renowned product portfolio designed for audiophile enthusiasts. The Tube Box DS3 B combines exquisite craftsmanship, first-class materials and technical innovations to offer you an unparalleled sound experience.

Pickup Setting Options: The Tube Box DS3 B allows you to connect two turntables at the same time, giving you the flexibility to make your settings directly on the front panel. With gain options from 40dB to 65dB, you can achieve the perfect tuning for a variety of pickups and integrate seamlessly into your hi-fi system. Continuous adjustment of the load impedance via a potentiometer allows you to adjust the impedance during playback and immediately evaluate the effects.

Symmetrical signal transmission: Thanks to symmetrical inputs and outputs, the Tube Box DS3 B offers a pure signal path. Connect your turntable with either the 5-pin mini-XLR cable or standard XLR cables and enjoy interference-free transmission of musical information. The selection of high-quality assemblies, including E88CC vacuum tubes and polypropylene capacitors, guarantees breathtaking sound quality.

E88CC vacuum tubes: The E88CC tubes used in the Tube Box DS3 B are low-noise and low-microphone, producing detailed bass with warm highs. Immerse yourself in a world of sound purity and precision.

Continuous impedance loading: Continuous adjustment of the load impedance allows continuous adjustment during playback. Find the optimal load impedance for your pickup and experience music in its purest form.

HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING: The Tube Box DS3 B is carefully designed and manufactured in Europe using high quality materials to ensure long life and excellent performance.

Technical data at a glance:

• Tube configuration: 2x E88CC / 6922
• Input impedance: continuously variable 10-1k Ohms, fixed 47 kOhms
• Input capacitance: 50 / 150 / 300 / 400 pF
• Gain (+6dB at XLR Out): 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 dB
• Output voltage: 500mV / 1kHz at 5mV / 1kHz (at 40dB)
• SNR: >87dBV - 'A' weighted
• THD: <0.03%
• RIAA deviation: +/- 0.5dB/20Hz - 20kHz
• Subsonic filter: at 20Hz with 18dB/Octave
• Inputs: 5-pin mini XLR / 1x pair of XLR / 1x pair of RCA
• Outputs: 1x pair RCA, 1x pair XLR
• Power supply: 18V/1000mA DC
• Power consumption: max. 750 mA DC / < 0.5 watt standby
• Dimensions W x H x D: 206 x 70 x 194 mm
• Weight: 1560g (without power supply)

Experience the perfection of high-end tube sound with the Tube Box DS3 B and immerse yourself in a world where sound becomes an experience.