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+++ THE ULTIMATE BARGAIN +++

1 x Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2 Black
1 x Ortofon 2M Black

Exclusively at THAKKER® and only while stocks last!!!

Premium phono preamplifier for MM & MC cartridges
Phono Box DS2 is an extremely customisable phono preamplifier that is ideal for both MM and MC systems. With the ability to switch between input impedance and capacitance as well as gain on the front panel, it is one of the most user-friendly phono stages in its price range. It offers a pair of RCA sockets for a turntable and a pair of RCA sockets (output) for connecting to a preamplifier or integrated amplifier. The housing is a resistant aluminium/metal sandwich construction, which not only provides effective protection against electromagnetic interference and vibrations, but is also a treat for the eyes with its aesthetic appearance. The design of the Phono Box DS2 is very linear, resulting in the best possible sound from a minimalist PCB. The high sound quality coupled with a low price makes the Phono Box DS2 a real audiophile bargain!

• Suitable for MM and MC systems

• Precise RIAA equalisation

• Dual mono design for optimal channel separation

• Input impedance selectable on the front panel

• Input capacity selectable on the front panel

• Low-noise components

• Gold-plated connections

• Aluminium/metal sandwich housing protects against vibrations and EMI

• Colour options: silver or black

2M Black – True to the groove
The 2M Black is the flagship of the series and lives up to its reputation with ease. The bare Shibata diamond provides the most direct contact with the groove like no other. Every tiny detail of your records is reproduced precisely across the entire sound spectrum. Just as the artist intended. The perfect choice for anyone who wants to really feel the presence of the artists in the room when enjoying their records.

The Ortofon 2M Black is equipped with a naked Shibata diamond, whose slim, highly polished profile allows for a particularly wide contact area with the groove walls, ensuring a particularly detailed reproduction of the entire spectrum, including high-frequency groove information. The 2M Black features a special, improved generator with split pole pins and silver-plated copper wire.

The weight and size of the 2M Black are designed to fit most popular turntables on the market. In addition, the 2M series offers excellent compatibility with a wide range of playback systems and phono preamplifiers.

Sound image – with its outstanding resolution and transparency, the 2M Black offers a very large soundstage with all the details across the entire frequency range. It delivers extremely authentic music reproduction without any embellishment. It presents itself as balanced and brilliant across the entire range. The 2M Black masters tight, deep bass with accurate transients and precise mids and highs with refreshing ease.

Features:

Bare Shibata diamond-cut stylus
Split-pole technology
Silver-plated copper coils
Analytical, neutral reproduction of all the fine details of the entire sound spectrum
Tight bass, very large, realistic soundstage with precise localisation
Compatible with most common turntables
Easy upgrade via plug and play with Stylus Black LVB 250 possible

Before use – to avoid loss of sound quality, cartridges must always be individually adjusted on the headshell in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications for the turntable and cartridge, and the tracking force must be set correctly.

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Technical specifications DS2 phono preamplifier:

Input impedance: 10, 50, 100, 1000, 47kOhm
Capacitance: 100/220 and 320pF
Gain: 40/45/50/60/65 dB
Output voltage: 500mV @ 1kHz
(at 5mV input voltage @ 1kHz)
Noise floor: -80dBV
THD+N: < 0.02%
THD: 0.0008%
RIAA equalisation: within 0.5dB/20Hz - 20kHz
Inputs: 1 pair of RCA
Outputs: 1 pair of RCA
Power supply: 18V/500mA DC; 220 - 240V, 50Hz
Current consumption: 100 mA DC, < 1 watt standby
Dimensions W x H x D: 206 x 71 x 194 mm (aluminium)
240 x 72 x 194 mm (wood)
Weight: 1770 g without power supply

Technical data 2M Black:

Cartridge type: MM (moving magnet)
Output voltage: 5 mV at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec
Amplifier connection: Phono MM
Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz: 26 dB
Channel separation at 15kHz: 15dB
Frequency range: 20-31,000Hz
Frequency response: 20-20,000Hz +2/-0dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz: 80µm at recommended tracking force
Stylus compliance: 22µm/mN
Recommended tonearm type: light and medium
Stylus shape: naked Shibata
Radius of stylus tip: r/R 6/50µm
Tracking force range: 14-17mN (1.4-1.7g)
Recommended tracking force: 15mN (1.5g)
Tracking angle: 20 degrees
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1.2kOhm
Internal inductance: 630mH
Recommended load resistance: 47kOhm
Recommended load capacitance: 150-300pF
Housing material: Lexan DMX
Height: --
Weight, cartridge system: 7.2g
Cartridge colour, housing/stylus: black/black
Replacement stylus: Stylus 2M Black
Upgrade stylus: Stylus 2M Black LVB 250

BLACK DEAL - Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2 Black + Ortofon 2M Black