PROJECT Optical Box E Phono. Phono preamp with optical digital or analog line options.

The Box Design by Pro-Ject Audio Systems Affordable Accessory Electronics E-Line was introduced to combine Pro-Ject's knowledge of hifi stereo systems with price points that could appeal to audio enthusiasts on a budget. .

The new Phono Box E BT and Optical Box E Phono (pictured) join the range as new solutions for vinyl fans looking to integrate a turntable into their digital audio system. Phono Box E BT Building on the success of Pro-Ject's VT-E BT and then Essential III BT turntables, the Phono Box E BT has been designed to offer wireless transmission from any hifi turntable with a moving magnetic cartridge. Using the same phono preamp circuitry as the Phono Box E, the Phono Box E BT functions as a normal phono stage with precise RIAA equalization, RCA inputs, and a line level output (3.5mm stereo plug). However, the design also allows it to take the audio signal it receives and transmit it via a high-quality wireless Bluetooth® signal. With a range of 10m, this allows the turntable to be placed at the focal point of a room, away from where the main audio system is located. The pairing process is simple for easy installation within minutes of opening the box.

Available in black or white, the case is shielded with a metal interior that protects the unit from vibration and radio frequency interference. There's also an additional 3.5mm stereo line input for streaming from other analog devices as well as your turntable. SRP £89.00 The Phono Box E BT is available in the UK from the end of November in a black or white finish.

The Optical Box E Phono is inspired by the Essential III Digital turntable, offering digital audio enthusiasts a phono stage that can integrate a turntable into their audio system via optical transmission. With the ever-increasing presence of sound bars, and the ongoing rise in popularity of digital audio systems, there are plenty of people in the market who may be interested in the vinyl renaissance but will struggle to integrate a turntable into your existing audio system. The Optical Box E Phono is an advanced MM-compliant sound stage that supports precise RIAA equalization, based on the Phono Box E design, featuring gold-plated RCA inputs and a 3.5mm Line level jack output. Nevertheless, the addition of a high-quality optical output (24-bit / 96 kHz) allows for easy integration into a digital audio system. The E Phono optical box simultaneously reproduces analog and digital outputs, and the inclusion of an additional line level input allows the box to act as an input extender for any hifi system. SRP £89.00 The Optical Box E Phono is available in the UK from the end of November in a black or white finish.

Technical information:

Housing: Plastic molded body.

Internal construction: Electrically shielded.

Phono input impedance: 47k?

Phono input capacitance: 100pF.

Phono input gain: 43dB.

Inputs: 1 x Phono (pair of RCA) 1 x Line input (3.5mm jack).

Outputs: 1 x Line Out (3.5mm jack) 1 x Toslink [Optical E Phono Box only] 1 x Bluetooth [Only for E BT Phone Box].

Noise Floor: 88dB (A Weighting).

THD: < 0.04%.

RIAA curve accuracy: Within 0.5 dB / 20 Hz - 20 kHz.

Power supply: 18V / 500mA.

Power consumption: 100mA DC (< 1W in standby).

Dimensions (W x H x D): 120 x 32 x 100mm.

Weight: 250g.