Pro-Ject - MC Step Up Box DS3 - Step-up Transformer

Introducing Pro-Ject's Innovative Solutions for High-Quality Audio

In the world of vinyl enthusiasts, achieving the best sound quality is paramount. If you're using a low output MC (Moving Coil) cartridge, you know that it can be a bit challenging due to its significantly lower output compared to MM (Moving Magnet) cartridges. This calls for a specialized phono preamp with more gain and different electrical parameters. However, there's an alternative – the MC Step-Up Transformer.

MC Step-Up Box DS3 B - A Different Approach to Sound Enhancement

The MC Step-Up Box DS3 B from Pro-Ject offers a unique way to boost the signal from your low output MC cartridge. Unlike traditional phono preamplifiers, this passive device operates without a power supply, providing gain through a change in voltage rather than amplification. This results in exceptionally low noise and distortion while maintaining a lively, dynamic, and natural sound signature.

Featuring high-quality Lundahl LL 1678 audio transformers, this step-up transformer ensures that every musical detail is faithfully reproduced. It offers balanced capabilities with XLR input and output options, guaranteeing low-noise, interference-free signal transmission. Adjusting the transformer ratio and gain level is easy, allowing you to tailor the sound to your preferences.

The Role of Step-Up Transformers in Modern Audio

Step-up transformers were once essential for handling low output MC cartridges effectively. In the past, active amplification technology introduced excessive noise, defeating the purpose of low output designs. Step-up transformers, on the other hand, silently added 24 or 30dB of gain, bringing the output level closer to that of MM cartridges.

While modern active amplification has improved significantly, some critical listeners still appreciate the unique performance of step-up transformers. It's a different approach that may be exactly what you need, depending on your low output cartridge and MM phono preamp.

Crafted in Europe for Timeless Performance

Pro-Ject takes pride in the design and craftsmanship of the Step-Up Box DS3 B. Carefully handmade in Europe, this device is engineered to be technically flawless while keeping its housing compact and efficient. With a robust aluminum chassis and high-quality materials and components, it's built to last and revive the concept of MC step-up transformers in today's audio conversation.

Experience High-End Tube Sound Quality with Tube Box DS3 B

For those who appreciate the warm and immersive sound of tube phono stages, Pro-Ject introduces the Tube Box DS3 B. This pure-tube phono preamp features a dual-mono circuit layout and audiophile-grade components, including the tube output stage.

Embrace True Balanced Audio

The Tube Box DS3 B offers balanced audio capabilities, taking your listening experience to a whole new level. With balanced inputs and outputs, it cancels out common-mode noise, resulting in more detail and clarity. You won't want to go back once you've experienced this difference.

Versatility and Precision

Connect two turntables simultaneously to the Tube Box DS3 B and easily manage their settings from the front panel. Adjust the gain and load impedance for MC cartridges on the fly, allowing for real-time evaluation and optimization of your cartridge's performance in your audio system.

Pick it PRO Balanced - A Breakthrough in Phono Cartridge Design

Pro-Ject, in collaboration with Ortofon, introduces the Pick it PRO Balanced cartridge. Unlike traditional MM cartridges, it sends a symmetrical signal that delivers a balanced audio experience when used with Pro-Ject's True Balanced turntable, phono preamp, and cable – an industry-first innovation.