--- product_id: 48338686 title: "Phono Box II Preamp (MC/MM Pickups, Hard Gold-Plated RCA/RCA Sockets), Black" brand: "pro-ject" price: "₩379742" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Pro Ject" url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/48338686-phono-box-ii-preamp-mc-mm-pickups-hard-gold-plated store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # Gold-plated RCA connectors Dual MM/MC input support Sturdy metal chassis Phono Box II Preamp (MC/MM Pickups, Hard Gold-Plated RCA/RCA Sockets), Black **Brand:** pro-ject **Price:** ₩379742 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎵 Elevate your vinyl experience—because your records deserve the best spin! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Phono Box II Preamp (MC/MM Pickups, Hard Gold-Plated RCA/RCA Sockets), Black by pro-ject - **How much does it cost?** ₩379742 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/48338686-phono-box-ii-preamp-mc-mm-pickups-hard-gold-plated) ## Best For - pro-ject enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pro-ject brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Robust Build Quality:** Durable metal casing minimizes electronic noise and maximizes performance stability. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Effortless setup with included outboard power supply—get your vinyl spinning in minutes. - • **Premium Signal Integrity:** Gold-plated RCA connectors ensure pristine, interference-free audio transmission. - • **Award-Winning Reliability:** Recognized by What HiFi for delivering exceptional value and sound clarity at an unbeatable price. - • **Versatile Cartridge Compatibility:** Seamlessly amplifies both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges for audiophile-grade sound. ## Overview The Pro-Ject Phono Box II is a compact, metal-cased phono preamp designed to boost low-level signals from both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges to line level. Featuring gold-plated RCA connectors and a low-noise IC design, it delivers clean, high-fidelity sound with minimal interference. Its plug-and-play setup, including an outboard power supply, makes it an ideal choice for mid-tier audiophiles seeking reliable, award-winning performance without breaking the bank. ## Description "Small and perfectly formed, this phono stage allows turntables to do their thing", What HiFi Awards 2005. Moving magnet & moving coil phono to line level pre amplifier. Review: Well worth the money. - I bought this Pro-Ject Phono Box Mk2 because of the lack of m.c. input in a recently acquired pre-amp. It’s extremely good for the price and I give it four stars (and an additional star for the speed of delivery). However, I decided to return it, only for the reason that it didn’t match the other components in my system (I suspected that this might be the case). This is an important point: equipment of this sort can only be as good as the rest of the set-up. Further, a phono stage should be thought of not as some means of creating a performance of its own but as not obstructing or degrading or colouring the flow from the preceding elements. In other words, how much does the unit let through of the information which the precedent equipment is retrieving from the record? This where I think this product was deficient — not because there was anything wrong with it per se but merely because it wasn’t on a par with the rest. (I’ve now acquired a higher spec’d phono stage, also by Pro-Ject—a Phono Box DS+. This gives a much more refined result — as it ought to at twice the size and four times the price!) I’ve no hesitation in saying that those who need a phono stage, have modest to middle grade equipment, and don’t wish to spend megabucks won’t be disappointed by this product. In the case of high grade equipment a phono stage of a higher spec will probably be necessary. One other consideration: those whose taste is for simple, electronically generated music, and those who find digital sound acceptable, needn’t be overly concerned: this product will serve them perfectly. Those whose preference is for real musical instruments played by skilled musicians and for trained voices, recorded in real environments by the best techniques of the analogue era, might find that the attendant sonic subtlety and refinement can be relayed to a satisfactory degree only through higher grade equipment. This product’s easy to use: "plug and play" says it all! It’s also light and compact. I hope these comments will help prospective purchasers of the Pro-Ject Phono Box Mk2. Review: Sounds Great to me - Picture is wrong, I received the mark ii with the logo in the bottom left. I have a Systemdek II with a Linn Basik Tonearm, which I recently bought out of the loft and serviced with a new connecting cable. I have that connected to a Cambridge AM10 which has a MM phono stage (not brilliant, but OK). Bought this after reading good things, and it was really easy to set up. unplug the phono leads from the amp, and plug them into the box, attach the ground cable . Then plug the out RCAs into one of your amps digital ports. So far so good. Put on Pink Floyd DSOTM, and ugh sound is not great, Read Manual, run earth from phono pre-amp to earth on amp. Retry DSOTM...... Awesome. I was picking out different instruments, and it all sounded great to my ear It does make a difference, more laid back than the Cambridge phono stage, and just like I think I remember from years past. Really enjoyable. Nice buy for the price, and I think I would recommend for record decks for say up to £250 ## Features - Reliable, affordable phono stage. Steps-up low-level cartridge signal to LINE level - Sturdy metal case work allows electronic circuitry to perform at its best. Special low-noise ICs used - Gold-plated RCA connectors. Outboard power supply included - Amplification and RIAA equalisation for MM and MC cartridges (Moving Magnet and Moving Coil) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000CR6RP8 | | Best Sellers Rank | 79,057 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 724 in Hi-Fi Receivers & Separates 25,004 in Hi-Fi & Home Audio Accessories | | Box Contents | Outboard power supply | | Brand | Pro-Ject | | Brand Name | Pro-Ject | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Built-in Amplifier, AV Receiver, Active Speaker | | Connectivity Technology | rca | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 156 Reviews | | Cycles | Belt | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Included components | Outboard power supply | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10L x 10W x 10H centimetres | | Item Part Number | PHONOBOXII | | Manufacturer | Pro-Ject | | Manufacturer Part Number | 9120007682366 | | Material | Metal | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 45 RPM | | Maximum rotational speed | 45 RPM | | Model Name | Phono Box II | | Model Number | 2366 | | Power Consumption Size | 1 Watts | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Features | Built-In Bluetooth Receiver | | Signal Format | phono | | Special feature | Built-In Bluetooth Receiver | | Style | Modern | | Style Name | Modern | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Pro-Ject - **Maximum rotational speed:** 45 RPM - **Special feature:** Built-In Bluetooth Receiver - **Material:** Metal - **Style:** Modern - **Colour:** Black - **Model name:** Phono Box II - **Compatible devices:** Integrated Amplifier, AV Receiver, Powered Speaker - **Motor type:** DC Motor - **Power consumption:** 1 Watts ## Images ![Phono Box II Preamp (MC/MM Pickups, Hard Gold-Plated RCA/RCA Sockets), Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LXSotoHKL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I’m having trouble connecting the low Voltage to the power socket can someone please help ? Many thanks** A: If you mean can someone come round to help you push a 3 pin plug into a 3 pin uk socket, I'd suggest asking your carer. **Q: What is the difference between the original and mk ii? i seem to recall they are the same except the mk ii has a switchable moving coil option?** A: Yes. You are absolutely right. **Q: I'm getting a low frequency pulsing on my KRK Rokit 5 Speakers, even when the TT is unplugged so I guess it has something to do with the preamp?** A: Try to move speakers away from turntable **Q: Hello. I’m pushed for space so was wondering if it’s ok to place a pre amp with on top of my integrated amp. Thanks.** A: Hello, The pre-amp is quite small, lightweight and gives off litre heat. Just check you get no mains hum by placing it so close to the main amp and as long as you don't block any heat vents on your integrated amp it should be okay. You could also put a small place mat between the pre and main amps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth the money. *by P***E on 3 January 2016* I bought this Pro-Ject Phono Box Mk2 because of the lack of m.c. input in a recently acquired pre-amp. It’s extremely good for the price and I give it four stars (and an additional star for the speed of delivery). However, I decided to return it, only for the reason that it didn’t match the other components in my system (I suspected that this might be the case). This is an important point: equipment of this sort can only be as good as the rest of the set-up. Further, a phono stage should be thought of not as some means of creating a performance of its own but as not obstructing or degrading or colouring the flow from the preceding elements. In other words, how much does the unit let through of the information which the precedent equipment is retrieving from the record? This where I think this product was deficient — not because there was anything wrong with it per se but merely because it wasn’t on a par with the rest. (I’ve now acquired a higher spec’d phono stage, also by Pro-Ject—a Phono Box DS+. This gives a much more refined result — as it ought to at twice the size and four times the price!) I’ve no hesitation in saying that those who need a phono stage, have modest to middle grade equipment, and don’t wish to spend megabucks won’t be disappointed by this product. In the case of high grade equipment a phono stage of a higher spec will probably be necessary. One other consideration: those whose taste is for simple, electronically generated music, and those who find digital sound acceptable, needn’t be overly concerned: this product will serve them perfectly. Those whose preference is for real musical instruments played by skilled musicians and for trained voices, recorded in real environments by the best techniques of the analogue era, might find that the attendant sonic subtlety and refinement can be relayed to a satisfactory degree only through higher grade equipment. This product’s easy to use: "plug and play" says it all! It’s also light and compact. I hope these comments will help prospective purchasers of the Pro-Ject Phono Box Mk2. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sounds Great to me *by S***E on 12 February 2018* Picture is wrong, I received the mark ii with the logo in the bottom left. I have a Systemdek II with a Linn Basik Tonearm, which I recently bought out of the loft and serviced with a new connecting cable. I have that connected to a Cambridge AM10 which has a MM phono stage (not brilliant, but OK). Bought this after reading good things, and it was really easy to set up. unplug the phono leads from the amp, and plug them into the box, attach the ground cable . Then plug the out RCAs into one of your amps digital ports. So far so good. Put on Pink Floyd DSOTM, and ugh sound is not great, Read Manual, run earth from phono pre-amp to earth on amp. Retry DSOTM...... Awesome. I was picking out different instruments, and it all sounded great to my ear It does make a difference, more laid back than the Cambridge phono stage, and just like I think I remember from years past. Really enjoyable. Nice buy for the price, and I think I would recommend for record decks for say up to £250 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does the job *by Y***V on 16 February 2019* Corrects the raw turntable sound (adds bass and mid tones) and does it pretty well. Unlike an amp with a real phono section, it lacks a good earth connection (no earth plug!) and the phono hum is still audible. ## Frequently Bought Together - Pro-Ject Phono Box II Preamp (MC/MM Pickups, Hard Gold-Plated RCA/RCA Sockets), Black - Pro-Ject Brush IT - Record Cleaner --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/48338686-phono-box-ii-preamp-mc-mm-pickups-hard-gold-plated](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/48338686-phono-box-ii-preamp-mc-mm-pickups-hard-gold-plated) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*