Best Pro-Ject products in the Phono preamps category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Pro-Ject products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Pro-Ject Phono Box
Many currently available HiFi devices and music systems do not have a connection for turntables. The Phono Box is the ideal solution here, as this phono preamp is suitable for MM and MC cartridges. The analog output of the Phono Box is simply connected to a line input (AUX, ...) of your amplifier.
2. Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital - Edition 23 Uni
New improved model! The Pre Box S2 Digital Edition 23 brings Pro-Ject preamplifiers into a new era thanks to its new dual mono structure, which features the highest quality ESS Sabre D/A converters. This allows you to enjoy top-class quality, capable of up to 32-bit/768 kHz resolution with PCM encoding. The Pre Box S2 Digital Edition 23 has a revamped power management design compared to the previous model. With up to seven digital filters, you can customize the sound as you wish. Therefore, you will receive a soundscape that suits you every time. The device also works with a remote control and can manage playback programs from a computer through it. You can change tracks or pause them directly through the Pre Box.
3. Pro-Ject Phono Box E BT 5
New versatile phono preamplifier from Pro-Ject with Bluetooth. With this amplifier, you can stream your music in high resolution to your amplifier system – very convenient! It also connects to a CD player or tuner. Suitable for MM and high-output MC cartridges. Supports aptX and aptX HD codecs. Additional analog output. External power supply reduces interference.
If your turntable does not have a built-in amplifier, an external phono preamplifier is essential. The connection is made to a line-level input on the amplifier. The Pro-Ject Phono Box E BT 5 is not only an affordable solution for connecting a turntable with an MM cartridge, but it also solves the problem of wirelessly connecting a turntable or, for example, an analog tuner to your amplifier. The integrated Bluetooth transmitter allows for wireless music playback on amplifiers or speakers with a Bluetooth receiver.
The Pro-Ject Phono Box E BT 5 now also supports the latest Bluetooth version 5.0 and higher, transmitting aptX and high-resolution aptX HD.
Finish: Glossy black or glossy white housing.
Technical specifications: Supports aptX and aptX HD codecs (for aptX transmission, the source device must support the respective aptX Bluetooth standard). Termination capacitance/resistance: 100pF/47kOhm (high-output MC, moving iron, and MM cartridges). Gain: 34dB. Bluetooth range: 10 meters, with a direct line of sight from transmitter to receiver. External power supply (included).
Housing details: Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): 120 x 32 x 100 (115) mm. Weight: 280g without power supply.
4. Pro-Ject Optical Box E Phono
Those who want to use their record player together with home cinema receivers, soundbars or all-in-one systems sometimes only find digital inputs and will therefore love this little box. The Optical Box E Phono takes this need into account and offers a digital-optical signal output as well as an analogue one, whereby both can be used simultaneously. Therefore it can also be used as a signal splitter 1>2 and can be used as an uncomplicated input signal extension 2>1, where no free input is available.
Last but not least, the Optical Box E Phono is capable of digitizing not only phono signals, but also high-level signals from cassette decks or radio. In order to preserve these as unaltered as possible, the A/D conversion is performed with the highest precision at 24bit / 96kHz resolution. It can also be integrated into any hi-fi system as a normal MM phono preamplifier with line output (3.5mm jack).
The inside of the cabinet is lined with metal, eliminating RF interference and vibration for an undisturbed listening experience. The Optical Box E Phono is the perfect partner for all modern audiophiles who want to enjoy their analog signal sources with digital or analog playback devices!
5. Pro-Ject Phono Box E
The Phono Box E allows for the connection of MM cartridges and offers audiophile music enjoyment. A modern circuit design based on SMD technology minimizes noise and distortion. The integrated shielding and the external power supply leave little room for external interference. Due to its compact dimensions, the Phono Box E can be placed close to the turntable. Both input and output jacks are gold-plated to prevent corrosion. The Phono Box E is connected to a line input (AUX, etc.) of the amplifier.
6. Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital Edition 2023
The Pre Box S2 Digital Edition 23 takes Pro-Ject's preamplifiers into a new era thanks to the dual-mono design with the highest quality ESS Sabre D/A converters. This allows you to enjoy first-class quality that can resolve up to 32-bit/768 kHz in PCM encoding. The Pre Box S2 Digital Edition 23 has an improved power management design compared to the previous model. With up to seven digital filters, you can customise the sound to your liking and ensure you get the soundscape that suits you every time. The device also works with a remote control and can be used to control the playback programmes on your computer. You can change tracks or pause them directly from the Pre Box.
7. Pro-Ject Record Box E
The Record Box E is a high-quality phono preamplifier that offers the ability to convert vinyl into digital music files. It allows for the connection of MM and MC cartridges and provides audiophile sound quality at an entry-level price. The integrated A/D converter is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems and can be connected to a computer via USB. This enables your valuable vinyl collection to be used in digital form with portable music players. A modern SMD-based circuit design minimizes noise and distortion. The built-in shielding and external power supply significantly reduce the chance of external interference. Due to its compact size, the Record Box E can be placed close to the turntable. Both the RCA input and output jacks are hard gold-plated to prevent corrosion. The Record Box E connects to a line input (AUX, etc.) of the amplifier.
8. Pro-Ject Preamplifier Phono Box E BT 5
Turntable with wireless 5.2 Bluetooth and aptX. Connect your turntable wirelessly thanks to Bluetooth 5.2 streaming with aptX Adaptive and HD support. Extremely noise-free circuitry - internal metal shielding. Suitable for MM systems. Precise RIAA equalization. Gold-plated RCA connectors. 2 inputs: 1 Phono, 1 Line. The Phono Box E BT5 offers two separate inputs, a phono input and a line input, as well as two separate outputs. It can be used as a standard MM phono stage, connected to any HiFi amplifier via its line-level output, or it can be used as a Bluetooth streamer. It captures the provided analog input signal, converts it, and transmits digital audio to any Bluetooth receiver within a range of 10 meters. These devices can be Bluetooth headphones, speakers, or any other Bluetooth receiver. The Phono Box E BT5 is the perfect companion for all modern audiophiles who want to enjoy their vinyl hobby with the convenience of wireless streaming and in high definition. Bluetooth 5.2 combined with aptX Adaptive and aptX HD enables high-resolution formats in audiophile quality.
9. Pro-Ject T2 SUPER PHONO (Rainier)
The Pro-Ject T2 Super Phono builds on the circuit of the popular T1 model, bringing improvements in sound quality and construction, challenging audiophile-grade turntables in its class.
The foundation of the T2 Super Phono is a larger CNC-machined chassis than its smaller counterpart, made from high-quality materials with no plastic parts at all. The technically precise design ensures a sturdy structure that effectively eliminates unwanted vibrations and resonances. The glass platter is thicker and heavier for more stable speed and higher quality playback. The 9" aluminum tonearm features upgraded low-friction precision bearings, designed with consideration for the increased length and diameter. Topping it all off is the factory-installed and adjusted Sumiko Rainier MM cartridge with an elliptical needle: this high-quality cartridge, combined with an excellent turntable preamplifier, offers enjoyable playback from vinyl records. The Super Phono model also includes an exceptionally high-quality passive MM phono preamplifier with dual amplification stages, which can also be disengaged.
As usual, it features an electronically controlled, high-precision AC motor, gold-plated RCA connectors, and a Pro-Ject Connect It E turntable cable specifically designed for turntable use and effectively shielded from interference.
10. Pro-Ject T1 EVO Phono
The Pro-Ject T series is a range of turntables handcrafted in Europe, known for their excellent sound quality, minimalist design, and outstanding price-performance ratio. The design goal of the T models has been to provide a high-quality and well-sounding turntable at a reasonable price point, and they have succeeded in doing so. The updated models meet expectations even better.
The 2024 Pro-Ject T1 EVO Phono is equipped with electronic speed switching and an integrated RIAA preamplifier, which is now also bypassable. The cartridge selected is a step up, the Ortofon OM-10E, which features an elliptical stylus. The belt drive has been redesigned, and the bearing of the precision-cast platter is ultra-precise. The selected drive system ensures a consistently rotating and resonance-free base for the one-piece aluminum tonearm and cartridge.
