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product_id: 101223670
title: "Phono Box S2 (Black)"
brand: "pro-ject"
price: "135.59 OMR"
currency: OMR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Pro Ject"
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# Ultra-quiet operation with zero audible noise or hum Adjustable capacitance loading for perfect cartridge matching Dual mono circuits for superior stereo separation Phono Box S2 (Black)

**Brand:** pro-ject
**Price:** 135.59 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Elevate your vinyl game with precision-tuned clarity and zero compromise.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Phono Box S2 (Black) by pro-ject
- **How much does it cost?** 135.59 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- pro-ject enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pro-ject brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Control:** One-button power switch eliminates speaker pops and protects your system every time you listen.
- • **Robust Build Quality:** Solid metal enclosure designed to last and minimize interference for pure audio fidelity.
- • **Customizable Sound Tuning:** Dial in your ideal tone with adjustable capacitance and gain settings tailored to your cartridge specs.
- • **Immersive Soundstage Expansion:** Unlock hidden details and enhanced channel separation for a truly captivating vinyl experience.
- • **Precision Audiophile Amplification:** Experience crystal-clear sound with high-grade WIMA capacitors and dedicated mono amplification modules.

## Overview

The Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 (Black) is a compact, audiophile-grade phono preamplifier featuring dual mono circuitry, adjustable capacitance loading, and high-quality WIMA capacitors. Designed for vinyl enthusiasts seeking superior stereo separation and customizable sound, it offers ultra-quiet operation and a durable metal chassis, making it a top choice for enhancing analog audio setups.

## Description

desertcart.com: Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 (Black) : Electronics

Review: Adjustable Capacitance Loading Makes a Big Differance - I did allot of research on the top preamps for under $200. The choices were between The Pro-ject Phono Box S2, the Schiit Mani and the ifi Zen preamp. Two things that really set the Pro-ject apart from the other two are: the Pro-ject has an on/off switch on the front of it. You may feel this is no big deal, you can just plug it into the "switched" outlet of the amplifier. The problem with that is whenever you turn the amp on, if you don't turn the volume down, they'll be a huge pop threw your speakers that can ruin them. The second, and bigger reason, the Pro-ject you can adjust the capacitance load out of your preamp. The other two have a set capacitance load of around 100pF. This made a huge difference for me in the sound output to my speakers. I'm using an old school Shure m97xE cartridge because it's a great cart for rock and roll but has a slightly rolled off high end. So I swapped the stylus out for a LP Gear vivid line stylus which brightened the high end up too much with my preamp that had a capacitance out of 100pF. With the Pro-ject, I can set the capacitance load to 200pF and WOW, what a difference. The sound was no longer overly bright and the bass now had a punch to it that was perfect for my rock albums. The gain is also much more in line with what my setup needed. I tried the 40db setting at first and found that even too low. So I changed it to the 43db gain and was much more in line with the other components in my system. A gain of 36db would be much too low for what I needed. This is what steered me away from the iFi Zen preamp. I had no problem at all understanding the instructions on how to set the dip switches. There are two banks of switches that need to be set the same. One for the left channel and one for the right. I have them set @ 47Kohms, 43db, 200pF. Another thing I really noticed about this preamp was the stereo separation was much better than my old preamp. Probably because this amp uses two separate mono circuits to keep the sound separated. The amp is also dead quite with not the littlest bit of noise or hum that I can hear. The enclosure seems to work perfectly. Even when turned up loud this amp is dead quit.
Review: Still using your receivers phono input? Get this now. - I was hesitant on going with an external preamp because I thought my system sounded great as it was. Well, once I decided to make the plunge, my soundstage opened up immensely. Details were flying out of my speakers. Channel separation was so much greater. I cannot say enough good about this thing. Once you dial in the DIP switches on the bottom per your cartridges specs, (by the way, there are two sets of switches because left and right channels get their own set of switches. It had my confused for quite awhile at first) it’s sublime. Plus it’s just got one button on the front, on or off. Simplicity!! Oh and it’s solid metal construction so it’s a freaking tank. You can feel the quality Pro-ject puts into their products. To sum it up: it’s worth every penny. You can hear all the nuances that you didn’t know existed and the overall sound is just amazing.

## Features

- Audiophile Performance
- Dual mono configuration
- Audiophile-grade amplification modules
- Audiophile-grade polypropylene WIMA capacitors
- Precise RIAA equalization

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B073WD4J1C |
| Best Sellers Rank | #34,890 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #179 in Stage Monitors, Speakers & Subwoofers #189 in Audio Component Amplifiers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (484) |
| Date First Available | September 8, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.48 pounds |
| Item model number | PHBOXS2BLK |
| Manufacturer | PRO-JECT |
| Product Dimensions | 4.65 x 4.06 x 1.42 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pro-Ject
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Speaker, Personal Computer, Desktop, Smartphone, Tablets, Tablet, MP3 Player, Laptop, Headphone
- **Included Components:** Remote Control
- **Material:** Metal
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 78 RPM
- **Model Name:** Phono Box S2
- **Motor Type:** Belt-driven
- **Style:** Phono Box S2

## Images

![Phono Box S2 (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GMTx-K41L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adjustable Capacitance Loading Makes a Big Differance
*by D***E on December 12, 2021*

I did allot of research on the top preamps for under $200. The choices were between The Pro-ject Phono Box S2, the Schiit Mani and the ifi Zen preamp. Two things that really set the Pro-ject apart from the other two are: the Pro-ject has an on/off switch on the front of it. You may feel this is no big deal, you can just plug it into the "switched" outlet of the amplifier. The problem with that is whenever you turn the amp on, if you don't turn the volume down, they'll be a huge pop threw your speakers that can ruin them. The second, and bigger reason, the Pro-ject you can adjust the capacitance load out of your preamp. The other two have a set capacitance load of around 100pF. This made a huge difference for me in the sound output to my speakers. I'm using an old school Shure m97xE cartridge because it's a great cart for rock and roll but has a slightly rolled off high end. So I swapped the stylus out for a LP Gear vivid line stylus which brightened the high end up too much with my preamp that had a capacitance out of 100pF. With the Pro-ject, I can set the capacitance load to 200pF and WOW, what a difference. The sound was no longer overly bright and the bass now had a punch to it that was perfect for my rock albums. The gain is also much more in line with what my setup needed. I tried the 40db setting at first and found that even too low. So I changed it to the 43db gain and was much more in line with the other components in my system. A gain of 36db would be much too low for what I needed. This is what steered me away from the iFi Zen preamp. I had no problem at all understanding the instructions on how to set the dip switches. There are two banks of switches that need to be set the same. One for the left channel and one for the right. I have them set @ 47Kohms, 43db, 200pF. Another thing I really noticed about this preamp was the stereo separation was much better than my old preamp. Probably because this amp uses two separate mono circuits to keep the sound separated. The amp is also dead quite with not the littlest bit of noise or hum that I can hear. The enclosure seems to work perfectly. Even when turned up loud this amp is dead quit.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still using your receivers phono input? Get this now.
*by K***A on August 31, 2024*

I was hesitant on going with an external preamp because I thought my system sounded great as it was. Well, once I decided to make the plunge, my soundstage opened up immensely. Details were flying out of my speakers. Channel separation was so much greater. I cannot say enough good about this thing. Once you dial in the DIP switches on the bottom per your cartridges specs, (by the way, there are two sets of switches because left and right channels get their own set of switches. It had my confused for quite awhile at first) it’s sublime. Plus it’s just got one button on the front, on or off. Simplicity!! Oh and it’s solid metal construction so it’s a freaking tank. You can feel the quality Pro-ject puts into their products. To sum it up: it’s worth every penny. You can hear all the nuances that you didn’t know existed and the overall sound is just amazing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Versitile update
*by S***R on February 9, 2024*

I put this on a fluance rt82 +++ with a vintage sure v15 type 3 and a lpgear vivid and its magic. The dip switches on the bottom are easy to figure out if you take the time to read and understand that your switching left and right channels independantly. Theres enough adjustment to go from the factory om10 to a orto blue to a pickering tl3 to a shure v15 with the flip of a couple of switches. Very small footprint and sounds as warm as my highbred yaquin b23 tube preamp. I liked it so much i bought a second unit for my project xpression iii My only complaint is for 200.00 bucks each the ground lugs are junk, i replaced them both with quality Vampire brand ground lugs.

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