Tube Box DS3 B

Tube Box DS3 B in silver or black. High-end, European-made hybrid phono preamp designed for MM/MC cartridges, featuring a true balanced, dual-mono tube circuit for superior noise reduction and rich sound. It offers fully balanced XLR inputs/outputs, variable impedance loading during playback, precise RIAA equalization and a stylish aluminum chassis.

Key Features:

- Tube Circuitry: Features 2x E88CC / 6922 vacuum tubes, often utilizing NOS (New Old Stock) tubes for a warm, detailed sound.

- True Balanced Design: Features balanced XLR and Mini XLR inputs alongside standard RCA for reduced noise and interference, particularly with low-output MC cartridges.

- Loading Control: Offers variable loading impedance (10–1000 Ohms) for MC cartridges and fixed 47k Ohms for MM, adjustable in real-time via a front-panel dial.

- Capacitance Settings: Allows fine-tuning of MM cartridges with settings at 50, 150, 300, or 400 pF.

- Flexible Gain: Gain is adjustable from 40 dB to 65 dB to match various cartridge outputs.

- Structure: Features a dual-mono design for superior channel separation, enclosed in an aluminum casing for interference protection.

- Subsonic Filter: Included, 18dB/octave at 20Hz, to protect speakers from extreme low-frequency vibrations.

- Usability: Stores settings in memory for two different turntables.

Specifications:

- Output Power: 500 mV/1 kHz at a 5 mV/1 kHz input (at 40 dB gain)

- Form Factor: compact, rectangular

- Weight: 1560g (without power supply)

- Connectivity: wired