Pro-Ject Phono Box (DC), MM/MC Phono preamp with low noise ICs, Black

This is a simple, no frills phono pre-amp that sounds better than many built in phono options. Great is also that it can be switched to accept MC cartridges, be it that there are no other adjustments you can make.The unit is well build and surprisingly heavy for it's small size. It comes with a simple external power supply, and in my view is the only thing that lets it down. Would have preferred a better quality power supply (internal or external) for the price. Other than that, it does what it says on the tin and sounds great in my system.

OK simply this is an extremely accomplished phono preamp. The important bit is how does it sound ? .Detailed fast and open, it allows the music to breath with V good channel desperation, believe it's a dual mono circuit. Bass is fast and precise not slurred over exaggerated or boomy. Mid range is clear and well balanced whilst at the top end its not splashy or harsh. It genuinely does extract just more presence and ambiance from records both old and new 180 gram ones. Now I know hifi can be a black art ,and this is just one component in a chain but it's turned out to be a massive improvement. Front end is a 70s Sony SL direct drive and end bit a w.a.d. valve amp no esoteric cables. And finally no hum or background hiss. Any negatives ? Wall wart slightly larger than usual fodder and works well stays cool. I suspect a higher capacity,/spec switch mode PSU would only improve it. But more than happy just to enjoy. Incidentally it's also V well built and nicely finished and it does have an earth tag if you need it, I didn't.

My expectation was that this latest Mk 3 Phono Box was not going to be any better than my sixteen year old Mk 1 version. Similar specification. Same manufacturer. Same dimensions. Same dual MM/MC operation, except push button change from one to the other outside the casing instead of changing jumpers inside the casing. Sure, it felt significantly weightier, more solid. Sure the silver finish was classier than the old black. But the expectation remained that it couldn't possibly sound much better - could it? YES IT COULD! From the very first note it was obvious that my 16 year old satisfaction with the Phono Box Mk 1 had been misguided. The urge to upgrade finally won, and I am glad it did! More of everything. More tuneful bass. More twangy guitar. Drums more solid. Less splashy cymbals with good decay. Brassy brass. You name it, it's much better with the Mk.3. Beyond all expectations.Just one drawback; now my trusty 16 year old Debut is in the firing line for an upgrade.....more expense....

My integrated amp was bought in 2006 so its getting on a bit. The phono stage was always good not amazing but enjoyable. Lately I thought it was a little dull sounding. Then the right hand channel failed.This was bought to tide me over. I'm impressed. It sounds better than my amplifiers phono stage ever did. However the PSU is one of the least impressive wall warts I've ever laid eyes on.I'll get my amp repaired but I think this will remain as part of the system.

Works well and sounds good.

Good solid feeling piece of kit that feels expensive.Well made and great sound quality.Hooked up my old Rega Planar 3 turntable to a pair of Sonos Play 5's.Works brilliantly and now not only can I listen to my vinyl again but I can play it all over the house.Old meets new. What's not to like?

This is a lovely piece of kit. Solidly built. it feels and looks good out of the box. Obviously very well made and looks attractive. It's modest size sits nicely and unobtrusively between my old Thoren's deck and my Linn Classic amplifier, with the silver front plate matching the Linn. Sound quality is excellent. Delivery was prompt and well package. Very pleased with this purchase. I have an older less expensive phono pre-amp but this is neater and sounds better. Well worth the extra expense.

Not very good . Had a bit of a delay using this preamp re waiting for new interconnect cables . Finally arrived but after a few days amp started humming , contacted supplier but was out of there 30 returns policy . Had to swallow it . Binned it waist of £90 . Should have waited for the Black Friday sales . Have now ordered Arcam preamp .