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- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
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We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | AV.com Standard | AV.com Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 60-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | AV.com Standard | AV.com Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the AV.com extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard AV.com and manufacturer warranty policies, and the AV.com terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
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Key Features
The Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3 B Phono Preamp is a high-quality phono stage with several high-end features at an affordable price. Suitable for a variety of MM and MC cartridges including the Pro-Ject True Balanced range, you can experience True Balanced signal path from turntable to amplifier. A handy switch lets you seamlessly move between various impedances, capacitances and gain settings, whilst the fully-discrete audio path delivers immaculate audio quality with a reduced level of noise.
Product Ref: 247020
"The exceptionally low levels of noise are superb and help this duo deliver one of the most airy and three-dimensional performances at the price."
Offering the same connections that were once exclusive to the RS-range, the DS3 B offers high-end at an affordable price without compromising on quality.
The Phono Box DS3 B employs a steel chassis enveloped by aluminium panels. This construction offers very high rigidity and isolation against interferences, which is essential for the new technology inside. Magnetic wooden side panels are available separately as add-ons. You can connect up to two turntables simultaneously – all parameters for each input get stored in the memory.
The internal wiring of MM cartridges means you need an MC cartridge to unlock the entirety of the balanced signal. The True Balance Connection of the Phono Box DS3 B lets you access high-end audio quality that's traditionally only available on the most expensive phono stages.
Employing a fully-discrete audio circuitry, Phono Box DS3 B uses individual components for an entirely transparent signal path for your music. Born through decades of expertise, the discrete circuit is more natural, dynamic and vivid than even the best Op-Amps. Incorporating a fully-balanced gain stage design, the fully symmetrical gain stages create the optimum signal-to-noise ratio to feed the fully-passive RIAA EQ stage.
Connect the way you need. A 5-pin mini XLR or standard XLR cable can be used to connect your turntable, all whilst enjoying the benefits of the True Balanced Connection. Developed to effectively filter out noise from interferences from other household appliances, you'll hear the details and dynamics of your music in stunning clarity.
Made by engineers, technicians and designers with decades of experience, the DS3 boasts industry-leading craftsmanship in every respect. Constructed with one eye to the future, they are crafted from sustainably-sourced products without compromising on the lifespan of the equipment.
| Input impedance | Stepless 10 – 1000 ohms or fix 47kOhms |
|---|---|
| Input capacitance | 50, 150, 300, 400 pF |
| Gain (+ 6dB using XLR Out sockets) | 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 dB |
| Signal / Noise ratio MM (40dB) | 104dBV, 111dBV - ‚ A weighted |
| Signal / Noise ratio MC (60dB) | 85dBV, 91dBV - ‚ A weighted |
| THD at 1 kHz | <0.001 MM, < 0.004 MC |
| THD (20Hz-20kHz) | <0.005 MM, < 0.01 MC |
| RIAA-equalization curve accuracy | < 0.25dB / 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Subsonic filter | at 20Hz with 18dB/octave |
| Input | 1x 5-pin mini XLR / 1x pair XLR / 1x pair RCA phono |
| Line-level output | 1x pair RCA, 1x pair XLR |
| Wiring XLR sockets | 1 ground, 2 “hot” and 3 “cold” |
| Trigger In/Out | 12V on/off detector |
| Power supply DC | 18V/500mA |
| Power consumption | 18V/max.290mA DC, <0.5 W standby |
| Dimensions | 206 x 72 x 194 (205 with sockets) mm |
| Weight | 1480g without power supply |
| Product code | PPHONODS3BB |
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