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+++ THE ULTIMATE BARGAIN +++

1 x Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2 Black
1 x Ortofon Concorde Music 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 durable aluminium/metal sandwich construction, which not only provides effective protection against electromagnetic interference and vibrations, but is also aesthetically pleasing to the eye. 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

Concorde Music
Developed by music lovers for music lovers, Concorde Music cartridges combine first-class performance with an iconic design. Concorde Music is not just a cartridge, but a dedication to the profound effect that music has on our lives, making every listening session a captivating journey.

Probably the most iconic cartridge design in the world
Building on a rich heritage that began with the introduction of the original Concorde, Concorde Music has a long history as one of the most famous cartridge systems in the audio world. Originally, the Concorde was developed as a solution for easy mounting on a tonearm without screws or cables. The unique design of the Concorde won the Danish Industrial Design Award and became an icon in the audio industry.

Features:

Diamond: Each Concorde Music stylus is fitted with a diamond cut to the highest standards in the industry. The range extends from an elliptical diamond on the Concorde Music Red to a naked Shibata diamond on the Concorde Music Black LVB 250.
Cantilever: All Concorde Music models are equipped with a premium or high-end cantilever. The cantilever material is either aluminium or boron to ensure the best possible transmission of the modulations of the record groove picked up by the diamonds.
Suspension: Exclusive Ortofon rubber compounds are used for the cartridge suspensions, all of which are carefully manufactured in-house and developed by Ortofon's research and engineering team for brilliant performance.
Coil system: The quadruple coil system uses silver-plated, oxygen-free copper together with four Ortofon split pole pins, which deliver a dynamic, lifelike sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity, capturing every detail.
Upgradeable: All Concorde Music styluses are compatible with all Concorde Music cartridges. An upgrade path is available throughout the Concorde Music cartridge series, allowing upgrades from Concorde Music Red to Black LVB 250.
Tool-free installation: Installing a Concorde Music cartridge on a turntable is simple and straightforward, with no tools required.

It's all about the music
Concorde Music is an icon of design and musical devotion that invites everyone to enrich their journey with the sonic precision that has become characteristic of every Ortofon cartridge system. Tailor-made for music lovers, with straightforward installation, first-class sound and a timeless design. Concorde Music stands for a commitment to musicality.

Unique in-house rubber production An important and crucial part of a cartridge's overall performance is the rubber suspension of the stylus. Ortofon develops exclusive rubber compounds and produces the rubber suspensions and dampers in-house.

The Ortofon Quad Coil Generator System with split pole pins in the Concorde Music ensures exceptional channel balance and channel separation, delivering a precise and dynamic sound image.

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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 Concorde Music Black:

Output voltage: 6 mV
Arm material: aluminium
Cartridge type: Naked Shibata
Cartridge tip radius: r/R 6/50 μm
Stylus suspension: Ortofon exclusive
Coil system: Quadruple coils
Coil cores: Split pole pins
Coil wire: Silver-plated OFC
Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz: 26 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: +2 / -0 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz: 80 μm
Dynamic lateral compliance: 15 μm/mN
Recommended tracking force: 1.8 g
Recommended load resistance: 47 kΩ
Recommended load capacitance: 150-300 pF
Internal inductance: 815 mH
Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1.27 kΩ
Weight of cartridge: 18 grams

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