Has anyone good experience with one of those phono stages. I have been listening to both the project tube box and the jolida for the last several days and would say that the tube box seems to be a little cleaner, more transparent and less bright than the jolida. Project tube box s mmmc phono preamplifier with tube output. I narrowed it down to the vincent phono 700, the jolida jd9 mkii, or the pro ject tube box s. I use an audio technica at440mlb on a pro ject 1xpression carbon tt. This new phono preamplifier with tube output stage offers unrivalled performance and unique flexibility, which never before was available at this price. Pro ject turntables are designed in austria and the uk then built at the litovel factory in the czech republic. To guide you in your choice, our favourites lean toward the project tube box ds2 phono preamp or the jolida jd9 se1 phono preamp. Meet the new breed of 2channel amplifiers and super audio cd.
Its one of the most economical ways to enjoy the lush sound of vacuum tube phono gear that we know of, and the ultracompact size means that the tube box s can fit almost anywhere. View and download project audio systems project tube box s instructions for use online. What first popped out at me about the project is what pops out of the top of the tube box ds2 itself. Premium phono preamplifier with tube output and highend sound. Project tube box ds phono preamp shop music direct. Projects tube box s phono preamplifier with a tube output stage offers unrivalled performance and unique flexibility at an incredibly affordable price. Additional adaptation possibilities, including pro ject s unique variable impedance dial and a switchable subsonic filter, make this new model ideal for. Updates included clarity caps, tungsol tubes, new re. Jolida fusion tube preamp cambridge cxc cd transport project pre box rs digital. Pro ject s tube box s phono preamplifier with a tube output stage offers unrivalled performance and unique flexibility at an incredibly affordable price.
Sonic quality of tube box s is extremely impressive, a big improvement to phono box s and an audiophile upgrade for most analogue hifi system. They had so many new products that it is nearly impossible for a humble guy like me to keep track of them all. Both units use two 12ax7 tubes and cost about the same. Project tube box ii owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the vinyl engine bears no responsibility for. This precision tube phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit technology. Play it again sam miscellaneous audio components phono. Aside from an integrated sony es amplifier, the only phono preamp i have owned is a project phono box s. Technical specifications pro ject tube box ii tubes. The burson conductor dacpreampheadphone amp and timekeeper mono block. Thank you for purchasing this tube phono preamplifier from project audio systems. Project tube box ds2 premium phono preamplifier with tube output and highend sound. I just upgraded the tubes in my jolida 102b to the genalex gold lions. The unit permits electronic speed change of your project record player between 33 and 45 r.
Akg k 701 ultra reference class stereo headphone level 2 regular. However, sadly, he sound when i tested it was downright horrible. Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse. Additional adaptation possibilities and a switchable subsonic filter make it ideal for use with high quality mm and mc cartridges. This unit offers a highly musical performance for mm and mc cartridges. I just bought myself a used, although fairly new, pro ject tube box ii. Anyone have experience with the new project head box s. You can easily set the cartridge matching on well marked dip switches on the underside of the unit.
The project tube box ds seems to be one of those products that gently persuades the listener that its way is the right way. As well as possessing mm to mc switching, this phono amp allows you to make fine adjustments to compensate for cartridge loading. The only thing i dont like about the tube box is the fact that the faceplate must be. View and download project audio systems debut iii instructions for use manual online.
From what i gleen leon you actually have three questions here and i will answer in the order that you posted them. Pro ject s tube box ds is a highend mmmc phono preamplifier featuring an unprecedented level of flexibility at its price point. Projects tube box ds is a highend mmmc phono preamplifier featuring an unprecedented level of flexibility at its price point. In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instructions for use carefully. See page 4 in the ao guide, you w hifi class ab 6p14el84 tube power. I will try various combinations but interestingly one of the set up examples cited in the manual that came with the box is the 2m red which has the same r and c loading characteristics as the blue so i set. Feb 04, 2018 this video is about pro ject pre box s2 digital dacamp.
The ds2 takes this a step further by making these settings adjustable via frontpanel pushbuttons. I have a rega planar 3 with a dynavector 10x5 mounted. Im using in the mm position with 40db gain and the 167 pf capacitance setting which is perfect for the vast majority of mm cartridges one is likely to use with this. The blue led on the units front will light up once the tube box is properly connected to the power supply. Dec 16, 2017 getting back my vinyl sound with a pro ject tube box s phono.
As i recall the older model did offer several options for loadingvia dip switches, although not the continuous loading doohicky on t newer model. Project audio systems came out big and strong at high end 2016, and for very good reason. Apr 30, 2015 aside from an integrated sony es amplifier, the only phono preamp i have owned is a pro ject phono box s. For those unfamiliar, project is an austrian company founded in 1990 in vienna by heinz lichtenegger. Project tube box ii manual mmmc phono preamplifier vinyl. Suffice to say it wasnt long after montreal that kurt was in my living room quaffing fine belgian beer while setting up a 1 xpression deck, tube box phono preamp and speed box speed change unit, along with delivering a history lesson on pro ject. This video is about pro ject pre box s2 digital dacamp. Project is to be commended on managing to squeeze a couple of smallsignal valves 12ax7, since you ask into its delightful box series and on keeping things. Project audio systems project tube box s2 revision 2017. Im so happy that yt is back in allowing me to post comments with my nickname and notifying me via email about my videos activity that i. I personally took it to the factory for an upgrade to the latest modification version.
I narrowed it down to the vincent phono 700, the jolida jd9 mkii, or the project tube box s. Pro ject tube box s2, black pj71658588 tube box s2 is our very first product to feature a fully discreet circuit design without using any operational amplifiers opamps. Primaluna prologue one jolida jd9 project xpression iii ortofon. Project turntables are designed in austria and the uk then built at the litovel factory in the czech republic. Please login or register a free account in the forum to download files. The sound is extremely distorted and i noticed that the overall volume is now increased a lot while running through the tube box. I have a jolida jd9 ii phono preamplifier with the original tubes still in it. Turntables from acoustic signature, michell, roksan and project go for. Each tube has its own little cage really, not much more than a protective hat supported by two posts. Project tube box s2, black pj71658588 tube box s2 is our very first product to feature a fully discreet circuit design without using any operational amplifiers opamps. Most external phono stages usually do and these project budget preamp are remarkably well performing units for the money. It also is the first product to come with replaceable tubes for tube rolling and soundshaping. I had a project phono box rs but after just 6 months, the left channel went out. It has the original stock tubes, i bought it new, two years, it is in near perf.
Pro ject is to be commended on managing to squeeze a couple of smallsignal valves 12ax7, since you ask into its delightful box series and on keeping things. Jolida jd9 mk2 vs ms phonomena ii phono stage audiogon. I took it all home, hooked it all up to my old yamaha htr5450 receiver and it. Most of the tubes height is hidden within the case. I adjusted the button on the back of the tube box to mm to correspond with my ortofon 2m blue pickup and hooked it up. This project tube box ds, though, is in another class of gear altogether. I have a project 2xperience classic turntable with a sumiko blue point ii mc. Yes, either the pro ject tube box s or ds will greatly outperform the builtin phono section of whats currently in your amp. It is equipped with a higher grade power supply and offers a wide range of adaptation possibilities. Project audio systems debut iii instructions for use manual. Thank you for purchasing this tube phono preamplifier from pro ject audio systems. View and download jolida jd 9 owners manual online.
The tube box ds presents an impressive sound, making it a great audiophile upgrade for almost any midpriced analogue hifi system. Project dac box ds2 ultra, plus classic and vte r vte l. The unit permits electronic speed change of your pro ject record player between 33 and 45 r. On second thought, i believe kurt drank the beer after setting up the table. Getting back my vinyl sound with a project tube box s phono. I have a pro ject 2xperience classic turntable with a sumiko blue point ii mc. Jolida fusion tube preamp cambridge cxc cd transport project pre box. Vintage audio hifi era jbl 4343b speakers and a nice vinyl record. It offers up 100 watts per channel of pure tube magic with kt120 tubes. Theres a thread on audiogn that compares the tube box seii to the likes of the jolida and gram slee, which are both close to a grand. Project tube box s mmmc phono preamplifier with tube. Pro ject tube box s mmmc phono preamplifier with tube output stage overview from the experts at what hifi.
The phono pre is a really good deal completely blew away the onboard phone stage on my rega brio 3, and it sounded better with my dv20x2l vs a dynavector p75 mkii in pe mode that i borrowed for a few weeks to ab. Additional adaptation possibilities, including projects unique variable impedance dial and a switchable subsonic filter, make this new model ideal for. Unlike rega, project has a very robust distribution strategy and its products are available across the globe at the equivalent price they sell for in austria. I originally owned the project basic solid state phono stage and was really happy with it clean, very dynamic, clear, smooth sounding, great timing. Based on a dualmono circuit topology featuring a matched pair of premium ecc803 golden pin tubes, tube box ds employs premium parts throughout the preamplifier circuitry including costly ultralow noise semiconductors. The circuitry has been optimized with a shorter signal path, and is now laid out in. The tube output adds some nice warmth to the sound. This precision tube phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit.
Jolida sj502a home audio stereo kt88 tube monster amp. Curious if anyone has listened to either of these units and what your thoughts are. Widely available and offering very good performance at each price level, the brand has gained much recognition over the last ten years and continues to develop new models. The phono box was on back order so they loaned me a rega phono box. Technical specifications project tube box ii tubes. This pro ject tube box ds, though, is in another class of gear altogether. How we like their delicacy, sonic warmth and the way they light up. Yes, either the project tube box s or ds will greatly outperform the builtin phono section of whats currently in your amp.