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- Μηνύματα
- 8.978
- Reaction score
- 895
Στο AudioEnz εξετάζουν τα phono stages της Project.
Συγκεκριμένα, δοκιμάζουν τα (σε παρένθεση οι τιμές σε $NZ, όπου 1 NZD = 0.56 Εuro):
Phono Box MkII ($199)
Phono Box SE ($399)
Tube Box II ($549)
"Although targeted at different price points the three share similar electrical and mechanical architecture:
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So how do the Pro-Jects fare against the established local phonostage benchmarks ?
The Phono Box II is a nice entry level for those on a tight budget. To better it will require an extra $50 which will get you the lusher, more musical NAD PP2, or for $100 more, the Cambridge Audio 640P (now priced at $299, up $50 since my review). The Cambridge also becomes a thorn in the side of the Phono Box SE, offering a comparable, though slightly leaner performance, for around $100 less.
The Tube Box II fits neatly above the Cambridge but below the established sub-$1000 benchmarks, the out of production Plinius Jarrah and Dynavector DV-75, in price and performance.
There’s no loser amongst these three Pro-Jects. Each model impressed at their respective price points. With such affordable and readily available high quality analogue products, we are well and truly in the second golden age of vinyl."
Full Review: AudioEnz.com
Συγκεκριμένα, δοκιμάζουν τα (σε παρένθεση οι τιμές σε $NZ, όπου 1 NZD = 0.56 Εuro):
Phono Box MkII ($199)
Phono Box SE ($399)
Tube Box II ($549)
"Although targeted at different price points the three share similar electrical and mechanical architecture:
- RIAA equalisation and amplification for MM/MC cartridges with selectable gain and (fixed) loading; 40dB gain/47kohms for MM, 60dB/100 ohm MC for the Phono Box II and Tube Box II. The Phono Box SE has slightly less gain; 36.5dB/56.5dB and offers two choices for MC loading, 100 ohms or 220 ohms. Selection is via simple push buttons on the rear of the Phono Box II and Tube Box II; fiddly little removable jumpers on the underside of the Phono Box SE.
- Metal casework providing electrical and mechanical shielding.
- Dual mono circuitry for optimal channel separation.
- Single-ended inputs/outputs with good quality gold plated RCA phono socketry.
- Outboard wallwart power supplies. The Phono Box SE can also be battery powered.
...
So how do the Pro-Jects fare against the established local phonostage benchmarks ?
The Phono Box II is a nice entry level for those on a tight budget. To better it will require an extra $50 which will get you the lusher, more musical NAD PP2, or for $100 more, the Cambridge Audio 640P (now priced at $299, up $50 since my review). The Cambridge also becomes a thorn in the side of the Phono Box SE, offering a comparable, though slightly leaner performance, for around $100 less.
The Tube Box II fits neatly above the Cambridge but below the established sub-$1000 benchmarks, the out of production Plinius Jarrah and Dynavector DV-75, in price and performance.
There’s no loser amongst these three Pro-Jects. Each model impressed at their respective price points. With such affordable and readily available high quality analogue products, we are well and truly in the second golden age of vinyl."
Full Review: AudioEnz.com
