Preamplifier PHONO BOX USB

Value-based audiohile MM/MC phono stage with USB output This high-quality Digltal Audio Converter (DAC) delivers upgraded sound to any USB compatible computer. The USB DAC is ideal when used to bypass the low-grade internal sound card in your computer, adding a higher fidelity to your digital music library. Included with this DAC is an unique music player software package incorporating Direct Streaming Technology that outputs an exact bit-copy of the original source by resampling the Kernel Mixer of your PC. The software is compatible with Windows®, MacOS® and Linux® operating systems. Power is supplied to the USB Box via the USB port. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Impedence (MM) 47k ohms / 120pf Input Impedence (MC) 100 ohms / 120pF Gain MM 40dB Output Voltage 300mV / 1 kHz at 3 mV / 1 kHz (MM input) Gain MC 60dB Output Voltage 300 mV / 1 kHz or 0.3 mV Noise Floor MM 86 dB (94 dB A-Weighted) Noise Floor MC 68 dB (75 dB A-Weighted) THD (MM) < 0.01% THD (MC) 0.5 dB A/D Converter 16-Bit Delta Sigma Sampling Rate 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz USB Output Digital Serial Data Protocol USB 1.1 Operating Systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and MacOS Standby Power Consumption < 1W Dimensions (WHD) 4.1 x 1.4 x 4.1 in., 103 x 36 x 103 mm Weight 1.2 lbs., 540 g Finish Black or Silver