2-Year Local Warranty. Any mention of "us," "we," "our," etc is by Pro-Ject, not AV One. Premium balanced sound upgrade Use the single-ended RCA, or go balanced with the XLR in- and outputs and benefit from a low noise interference-free signal transmission. Switch the in- and outputs via the push buttons on the front. Additionally, you can set the gain level to either 24dB or 30dB. As there is no amplification, the MC Step Up Box DS3 B has a remarkable noise performance and a very low level of distortion. The sound with a Step-Up Transformer will be more lively, dynamic and natural. We always recommend a step-up transformer in combination with a high-quality MM phono (especially tube) preamp, rather than MC phono preamplifiers. Lundahl LL 1678 For the MC Step Up Box DS3 B we use high-quality Lundahl LL 1678 audio transformers to ensure every detail remains. Balanced XLR Interference-free A balanced connection can extract the final musical information, effectively filtering out any noise from interferences stemming from our noisy, modern homes. Lundahl LL 1678 High-quality transformers Lundahl transformers ensure highest sound quality and that every detail of your record remains. Settings Match your cartridge Switch the in- and output & adjust the gain on the front. The cartridge impedance can be set on the back with a push of a button. Made in EU High-quality materials The new Step Up Box DS3 B is carefully designed and handmade in Europe. Technical Specifications Frequency response 10Hz - 55kHz: +/- 1dB Recommended load: 47 kOhm / 100pF Transformation ratio: 1:16, 1:32 Input MC: 1x pair RCA phono sockets, XLR Output: 1x pair RCA phono sockets, XLR Dimensions WxHxD: 206 x 79 x 197 (209 with sockets) mm Weight: 1740 g
