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ART USB Phono Plus Phono Preamp with USB

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ART USB Phono Plus Phono Preamp with USB
Key Features
  • Phono Preamp with USB Output
  • Ideal for Digitizing Vinyl Records
  • Optical Digital I/O Connections
  • S/PDIF Digital Input
The ART USB Phono Plus is a flexible phono (turntable) preamp with a USB interface and digital connections. The USB Phono Plus is an ideal solution for quality recordings while digitizing old vinyl collections, connecting a turntable to a line input, or as a simple audio interface for your Windows or Mac OS computer. There are optical digital inputs and outputs, S/PDIF input and analog preamp outputs. Also featured is a headphone output, gain control and monitor level adjustment controls. A line / phono input switch allows for line or turntable signals to pass, and a low-cut filter switch eliminates hum, rumble and other low frequency artifacts associated with vinyl recordings.
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ART USBPhonoPlus PS Overview

The ART USB Phono Plus is a flexible phono (turntable) preamp with a USB interface and digital connections. The USB Phono Plus is an ideal solution for quality recordings while digitizing old vinyl collections, connecting a turntable to a line input, or as a simple audio interface for your Windows or Mac OS computer. There are optical digital inputs and outputs, S/PDIF input and analog preamp outputs. Also featured is a headphone output, gain control and monitor level adjustment controls. A line / phono input switch allows for line or turntable signals to pass, and a low-cut filter switch eliminates hum, rumble and other low frequency artifacts associated with vinyl recordings.

USB connectivity to desktop and laptop computers
RIAA accurate low noise phono preamp
Up to 45dB of clean gain
Latency free monitoring
S/PDIF or optical to USB and USB to optical interfaces included
Preamp line out allows use as a stand-alone phono preamp
Includes recording & production software
Compact, stackable all aluminum chassis
Flexible power from USB or external power supply (not included)
UPC: 840402019527

ART USBPhonoPlus PS Specs

System Requirements
Mac:
• G4, G5, or Intel-based Mac (1 GHz or faster processor recommended)
• Mac OS X v. 10.5 or later
• 1.25 GB RAM
• 25 MB available disk space

Windows:
• Intel CPU (P4 or greater), or AMD Athlon CPU, with SSE instructions (1.5 GHz or faster processor recommended)
• Windows 7/Vista/XP (SP3)
• 2 GB RAM for Windows 7 or Vista; 1 GB RAM for XP
• 55 MB available disk space
Frequency Response
10Hz - 50kHz, +/- 0.5%
THD
< 0.01% typical @ 1kHz
Hum and Noise
> 90dB below clipping
Input Impedance
47k Ohms/100pf (phono), 270k Ohms (line)
Line Max Input Level
40mV rms @ 1 kHz (phono), +19dBu (line)
Maximum Gain
45dB @ 1 kHz (phono), 6dB (line)
Analog Input
RCA (preamp / phono/line output)
Analog Output
RCA (preamp line output)
1/8" (monitor/headphone output)
Max. Output Level
+6dBu (1.4V rms)
Filter Type
Switchable, high pass (low cut) -3dB @ 22Hz
A/D Conversion
16 bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, USB selectable from computer 0.4 ms A/D latency @ 44.1 kHz
Digital Connections
TOSLINK Opto In to USB
TOSLINK Opto Out from USB
S/PDIF coax (RCA) In to USB
Computer Interface
USB 2.0 compliant
Chassis
All aluminum black anodized with integral rubber sides
Power Requirements
USB bus powered or
7-12V DC or 9-12V AC @ 150mA (external—not included)
Either polarity of the tip will work with DC power
Dimensions
1.85 x 4.6 x 4.5" (47 x 117 x 114mm)
Weight
1.35lb (0.61kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.345 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.8 x 6.5 x 3.7"

ART USBPhonoPlus PS Reviews

Works perfectly with Linux

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-02-27

Powers up immediately with a USB connection, so no need for a wall wart if your goal is to use this as an interface for digitizing old vinyl. Recognized automatically as an audio input and output option by Linux Mint 22.3 the moment it is plugged in. Sound is clean and clear. Looking forward to using this for many years to come to digitize my current album collection and any future additions.

Lightning fast shipping!!!!!!!

By Jim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-06

Item does what it's supposed to do. That's all I ask.

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What's sampling rate; 96 or 128 or 192 kbps and ...

What's sampling rate; 96 or 128 or 192 kbps and is it selectable?
Asked by: Dhani
The sampling rate is 16-bit and it is switchable between 44.1 or 48 kHz.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2021-01-18

Can I plug a flash (thumb) drive directly to this ...

Can I plug a flash (thumb) drive directly to this unit and record vinyl LPs directly to the flash drive?
Asked by: Renato
No, the ART USB Phono Plus Phono Preamp allows you to connect your turntable to a Windows or Mac computer which will be running software to convert the analog audio from the vinyl LP to digital audio files. The digital files are saved on the computer and can then be copied from the computer onto a USB flash drive, external hard drive, or CD.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2021-08-08

Does it require any additional software?

Does it require any additional software?
Asked by: Anonymous
Software CD included with this product.
Answered by: Daniel O
Date published: 2021-02-15

Can I plug in a thumb drive to this unit and ...

Can I plug in a thumb drive to this unit and record vinyl directly on to the thumb drive? I ask so that I can use the the drive drive in my auto to listen to vinyl lps.
Asked by: Renato
No
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2021-08-11

Can I connect my old Technics SL 1400 turntable ...

Can I connect my old Technics SL 1400 turntable to my Sony Home Theater STR-DN840?
Asked by: William
The ART USB Phono Plus phono preamp can be used to connect any turntable to a receiver that does not have a phono input.
Answered by: Steven M
Date published: 2019-04-28

question

Hello.Is the rca phono input compatible with a moving-coil input?Thanks
Asked by: Steven T.
A high output MC will be fine. It worked great with my Benz H20.
Answered by: Andy T.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Will this work for a turntable using an MC ...

Will this work for a turntable using an MC cartridge?
Asked by: Rueben
Yes, the ART USB Phono Plus Phono Preamp with USB can be used to amplify the signal of a turntable using a moving coil cartridge.
Answered by: Matt Z
Date published: 2022-07-13

Does this work with protools?

Does this work with protools?
Asked by: Alexandra
This Phono Preamp/USB interface can be used to digitize vinyl records usng Pro Tools recording software.
Answered by: Steven M
Date published: 2020-06-04
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