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Fosi Audio Box X1 Phono Preamp for MM Turntable Mini Stereo Audio Hi-Fi Phonograph/Record Player Preamplifier with 3.5MM Headphone and RCA Output with DC 12V Power Supply

Fosi Audio Box X1 Phono Preamp for MM Turntable Mini Stereo Audio Hi-Fi Phonograph/Record Player Preamplifier with 3.5MM Headphone and RCA Output with DC 12V Power Supply

Fosi Audio Box X1 is a mini MM phono preamp with RIAA conformance, RCA line output, a 3.5mm headphone output and a grounding post, powered by a DC12V adapter.

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What we liked

  • + Listed SNR of 70 dB and THD of 0.08 percent or less at 1 kHz.
  • + RCA line output and a 3.5mm headphone output can be used at the same time.
  • + Grounding post and a black anodized steel case; adapter and manual included.

Trade-offs

  • - It supports MM cartridges only, with no MC input.
  • - A basic fixed-function design with no gain switch or tone controls.

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