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product_id: 300855416
title: "BOX X1 Phono Preamp for MM Turntables with 3.5MM Headphone and RCA Output, Mini Phono Preamplifier with Power Switch for Phonograph/Record Player, DC 12V Power Adapter Included"
brand: "fosi audio"
price: "€ 77.51"
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# Ultra-low noise & THD ≤0.08% 2V max output voltage Versatile RCA + 3.5mm outputs BOX X1 Phono Preamp for MM Turntables with 3.5MM Headphone and RCA Output, Mini Phono Preamplifier with Power Switch for Phonograph/Record Player, DC 12V Power Adapter Included

**Brand:** fosi audio
**Price:** € 77.51
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your vinyl vibes — hear what you’ve been missing!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BOX X1 Phono Preamp for MM Turntables with 3.5MM Headphone and RCA Output, Mini Phono Preamplifier with Power Switch for Phonograph/Record Player, DC 12V Power Adapter Included by fosi audio
- **How much does it cost?** € 77.51 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/300855416-box-x1-phono-preamp-for-mm-turntables-with-3-5mm)

## Best For

- fosi audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fosi audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged & Sleek Design:** Encased in durable black anodized steel, built to last and complement your modern vinyl setup.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Seamlessly connect MM turntables to powered speakers and headphones simultaneously for ultimate listening freedom.
- • **Confidence in Every Spin:** Backed by a 24-month warranty and responsive customer service, so you can upgrade your sound worry-free.
- • **Crystal-Clear Soundstage:** Experience every instrument in stunning detail with ultra-low noise circuitry and precise RIAA equalization.
- • **Powerful & Stable Performance:** Reliable 12V DC power supply ensures consistent output with a 70dB signal-to-noise ratio for pristine audio clarity.

## Overview

The Fosi Audio BOX X1 is a premium MM phono preamp designed to convert phono signals into line-level output with ultra-low noise and precise RIAA equalization. Featuring a robust 12V power supply, 2V max output, and versatile RCA plus 3.5mm headphone outputs, it delivers clear, distortion-free sound. Its rugged anodized steel casing and grounding post protect your turntable while enhancing audio fidelity. Perfect for audiophiles seeking to unlock hidden details in vinyl records, it comes with a 24-month warranty and dedicated customer support.

## Description

Phono preamp with RIAA equalization, 3.5mm headphone jack, and RCA outputs for converting phono signals to line-level with low-noise and clear, stable audio performance.

Review: Packs a punch for the price point and sounds cosmic! - Straight out the box, you can tell this is value for money. Nice size, with the much needed base and treble on the front included with the volume control. As others have said, getting the vaccum valves in can be a fiddle, but just take your time and give them a wiggle on a way in, you'll know when you've got them straight. Easy RCA connections on the rear, with the earth plug, which is neat as you can just put in a stripped cable and lock it off with one press, nice and easy. This is perfect for my PL112-D as it immediatly eliminates any hum. Straight off the bat, tried out some James Taylor and wow, what a difference this amp has made to my old amp. The clarity is quite something. Like other reviews have said, you can just "hear more" of the sound stage, its quite remarkable. Slight tweaks of the treble and bass bring more clarity. Really nice sound. Onto something a little heavier, some AC/DC and bam, the sound is thumping, again very clear and much, much better than my old amp which was around the same price. Just to note, I initially experienced some issues with the amp, but customer service were amazing. For transparency, the issue wasn't the amp, it was the RCA cables that needed changing over. I did this, along with a brand new set of tone arm cables and wow, it sounds even better! For the price, I honestly can say, it's perfect. It really does make the sound better, smoother and it's going through a main amp, with further settings for clear, soft, heavy and neutrel. I've just left that on clear and only used the treble and base on this pre-amp for playing tracks. Very, vey pleased with the product, would not hesitate to recommend this. My table is a 1970's Pioneer PL112-D and whilst it's only a very low end entry level table, it fits my needs and sounds brand new with this pre-amp. Many comments from friends and family on the clarity and smooth sound. Can't be any fairer than that! So, if you are in the mood for a well priced, tidy, smooth sounding amp with great customer service from the manufacturer then dive in, I don't think you will regret it.
Review: Better than my Rega - I have an ok enough system, a Sony ps-lx310bt, paired with some wharfedale Denton 80th anniversary speakers and an older onkyo tx-sr307. Before now I was using a used rega fono a2d mkii. I was happy with the rega and it comes highly rated. However, when I treated myself to the dentons I wanted to see if I could get a little more out from the system. My amp is next to upgrade but this little preamp being so cheap, I thought it worth the gamble. I can absolutely tell you now that this works and it’s a better preamp than my Rega. The best way I can describe it is that I could hear separate instruments with the rega but they were almost all waiting their turn and you could only hear say, a guitar, in between any trumpet bits or vice versa. Now, with this Fosi, I hear ALL the instruments, ALL the time. It’s a huge cliche but I’m hearing things in songs that I didn’t know were there previously. My fosi has about 80 or so hours in it now so should be burnt in enough and there is a difference between hour 1 and hour 80 with the first hours being a little harsh/bright. There’s a lovely softness now to the highs and piano sounds are so much more succinct and if you closed your eyes you could almost place one in the room. Bass is, at worst; just as tight as the rega, probably a tad more so. I do use a wharfedale SW150 sub and have no need for more. The Bluetooth function works brilliantly. I only pair with my iPhone and listen to Tidal and can quite honestly say I have no desire for an external dac at the moment. The unit is dead quiet. No hum, no buzz, no interference. It’s quieter than my rega and that costs £100 and gets 5 stars on “What-Hifi”. There is snobbery in the audiophile world and I’m totally sure if this was rebranded as a Rega or Schiit that it would be getting a lot more attention. I bought some decent QED profile rca leads from desertcart and a similar quality aux input for my receiver (an Aukey receiver with Bluetooth 5) and I’m pretty set. I did upgrade my stylus to an LP Gear which outputs 2.5mV so set my gain to 42 decibels accordingly. And yes, this amp is also louder than my rega, not that this means anything to your amp but previous to this, I was at about 55 for volume and now 40 is sometimes too loud depending on the song. All this with no distortion at any volume I’ve tried. Honestly, if you’re on the fence, get down. Buy this and if you don’t get on, you’ve got desertcart’s return policy. I did also get the GE5654 tubes and have used them since day 1 so can’t comment on the ones that came with but I have them as spare if I need them. My friend has the project ds2 which cost him about £400 and I’m not saying this sounds the same but there’s definitely not a £340 difference between the two. And finally, yes the tubes are real and not used as a buffer as there is a slight delay on startup as the bulbs warm up.

## Features

- ✅Hassle-Free Playback - The BOX X1 is an ultra-low noise phono preamp that seamlessly converts phono signals into line-level signals, featuring a grounding post for optimal turntable protection.
- ✅Exceptional Audio Quality - Equipped with a high-quality DC12V power supply, this MM phono preamplifier offers reliable and stable performance, delivering an output voltage level of 2V max (P-P) at 10K Ohms, an SNR of 70dB, and THD of ≤0.08% @ 1kHz and 3mV, while conforming precisely to the standard RIAA frequency response.
- ✅Versatile Connectivity - The phono preamp provides MM turntable input, RCA line output for powered speakers, and a 3.5MM headphone output, allowing simultaneous use of RCA line output and AUX headphone output for maximum flexibility.
- ✅Perfect Integration - Designed for vinyl record enthusiasts, this phono preamp ensures accurate sound replication with its built-in low-noise phono preamp circuitry, conforming precisely to the RIAA standard, and encased in a durable black anodized steel case for reliable and rugged audio transmission.
- ✅What's Included - With the BOX X1 phono preamp, you receive a 12V power adapter, user manual, worry-free 24-month warranty, and friendly customer service.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08TLRPMDC |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,139 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 1 in Home Audio Preamplifiers |
| Brand | Fosi Audio |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 6,137 Reviews |
| Included Components | Power Supply |
| Item Dimensions | 18 x 13 x 6 centimetres |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 18 x 13 x 6 centimetres |
| Manufacturer | Fosi Audio |
| Material | steel |
| Maximum Supply Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |
| Maximum supply voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |
| Minimum Supply Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Minimum supply voltage | 12 Volts |
| Model Number | BOX X1 |
| Mounting Type | Freestanding |
| Mounting type | Freestanding |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Package Type Name | box |
| Product Warranty | 24 months |
| Specification Met | RoHS |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 18 x 13 x 6 centimetres
- **Manufacturer:** Fosi Audio
- **Maximum supply voltage:** 12 Volts (DC)
- **Minimum supply voltage:** 12 Volts
- **Voltage:** 12 Volts

## Images

![BOX X1 Phono Preamp for MM Turntables with 3.5MM Headphone and RCA Output, Mini Phono Preamplifier with Power Switch for Phonograph/Record Player, DC 12V Power Adapter Included - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512kyOt5zaL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How to adjust speaker volume (BOX X1)？**
A: The speaker volume is controlled through the volume knob on the speakers.

**Q: Is the DC input jack center-negative or center-positive (BOX X1)?**
A: It is a center-positive connector.

**Q: What is the gain (in dB) of BOX X1?**
A: The gain of the BOX X1 is 35 dB.

**Q: Can this be used with a moving coilcartridge?**
A: No,this is a MM phono preamp only.

**Q: Can this work with my turntable andheadphones?**
A: Yes,The BOX X1 is designed with 3.5MM headphone output.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Packs a punch for the price point and sounds cosmic!
*by M***T on 16 July 2025*

Straight out the box, you can tell this is value for money. Nice size, with the much needed base and treble on the front included with the volume control. As others have said, getting the vaccum valves in can be a fiddle, but just take your time and give them a wiggle on a way in, you'll know when you've got them straight. Easy RCA connections on the rear, with the earth plug, which is neat as you can just put in a stripped cable and lock it off with one press, nice and easy. This is perfect for my PL112-D as it immediatly eliminates any hum. Straight off the bat, tried out some James Taylor and wow, what a difference this amp has made to my old amp. The clarity is quite something. Like other reviews have said, you can just "hear more" of the sound stage, its quite remarkable. Slight tweaks of the treble and bass bring more clarity. Really nice sound. Onto something a little heavier, some AC/DC and bam, the sound is thumping, again very clear and much, much better than my old amp which was around the same price. Just to note, I initially experienced some issues with the amp, but customer service were amazing. For transparency, the issue wasn't the amp, it was the RCA cables that needed changing over. I did this, along with a brand new set of tone arm cables and wow, it sounds even better! For the price, I honestly can say, it's perfect. It really does make the sound better, smoother and it's going through a main amp, with further settings for clear, soft, heavy and neutrel. I've just left that on clear and only used the treble and base on this pre-amp for playing tracks. Very, vey pleased with the product, would not hesitate to recommend this. My table is a 1970's Pioneer PL112-D and whilst it's only a very low end entry level table, it fits my needs and sounds brand new with this pre-amp. Many comments from friends and family on the clarity and smooth sound. Can't be any fairer than that! So, if you are in the mood for a well priced, tidy, smooth sounding amp with great customer service from the manufacturer then dive in, I don't think you will regret it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than my Rega
*by R***R on 17 January 2021*

I have an ok enough system, a Sony ps-lx310bt, paired with some wharfedale Denton 80th anniversary speakers and an older onkyo tx-sr307. Before now I was using a used rega fono a2d mkii. I was happy with the rega and it comes highly rated. However, when I treated myself to the dentons I wanted to see if I could get a little more out from the system. My amp is next to upgrade but this little preamp being so cheap, I thought it worth the gamble. I can absolutely tell you now that this works and it’s a better preamp than my Rega. The best way I can describe it is that I could hear separate instruments with the rega but they were almost all waiting their turn and you could only hear say, a guitar, in between any trumpet bits or vice versa. Now, with this Fosi, I hear ALL the instruments, ALL the time. It’s a huge cliche but I’m hearing things in songs that I didn’t know were there previously. My fosi has about 80 or so hours in it now so should be burnt in enough and there is a difference between hour 1 and hour 80 with the first hours being a little harsh/bright. There’s a lovely softness now to the highs and piano sounds are so much more succinct and if you closed your eyes you could almost place one in the room. Bass is, at worst; just as tight as the rega, probably a tad more so. I do use a wharfedale SW150 sub and have no need for more. The Bluetooth function works brilliantly. I only pair with my iPhone and listen to Tidal and can quite honestly say I have no desire for an external dac at the moment. The unit is dead quiet. No hum, no buzz, no interference. It’s quieter than my rega and that costs £100 and gets 5 stars on “What-Hifi”. There is snobbery in the audiophile world and I’m totally sure if this was rebranded as a Rega or Schiit that it would be getting a lot more attention. I bought some decent QED profile rca leads from Amazon and a similar quality aux input for my receiver (an Aukey receiver with Bluetooth 5) and I’m pretty set. I did upgrade my stylus to an LP Gear which outputs 2.5mV so set my gain to 42 decibels accordingly. And yes, this amp is also louder than my rega, not that this means anything to your amp but previous to this, I was at about 55 for volume and now 40 is sometimes too loud depending on the song. All this with no distortion at any volume I’ve tried. Honestly, if you’re on the fence, get down. Buy this and if you don’t get on, you’ve got Amazon’s return policy. I did also get the GE5654 tubes and have used them since day 1 so can’t comment on the ones that came with but I have them as spare if I need them. My friend has the project ds2 which cost him about £400 and I’m not saying this sounds the same but there’s definitely not a £340 difference between the two. And finally, yes the tubes are real and not used as a buffer as there is a slight delay on startup as the bulbs warm up.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A marked improvement on my turntable’ built in preamp.
*by J***N on 4 June 2024*

The unit seems to be well made. The Valves were unbranded but seem to work well and were easy to install (I might try some upgrades at some point but don’t think it is necessarily going to make much difference). I am using it as a preamp for a Sony PS-LX310BT which I am running through some Edifier active speakers in my home office (one of the perks of working from home). The improvement to the sound was marked and the volume and tone controls work well (I am using the bass and treble controls as the primary tone controls and leaving the Edifier tone controls as neutral). I have found that the volume is best set fairly high on the Box X3 to get the full effect of the valves and the Edifier volume control used as the primary. The valves give a warm sound characteristic but not at the expense of clarity. The overall sound is very clear. Great value for money at £72. Can’t speak for its longevity as I have only had it a couple of days but would say that I am very impressed so far.

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