Pro-Ject Pre Box Digital DS2 MM/MC Pre-Amplifier, Silver

Full Description

Pro-Ject Pre Box Digital DS2 Pre-Amplifier with a built-in DAC (digital to analogue converter) is perfect for anyone wishing to ignite some life into their own hi-fi. If your some one who is looking to access high-res music upto DSD256 via a PC, then this is all you need.

The advanced Pre Box DS2 Digital is an universal and very flexible pre-amplifier and D/A converter of highest class. The built in D/A converter AK4490, from high end manufacturer Asahi Kasai Microdevices, has five different digital filters which let you shape the sound to your preference. It offers full DSD256 support and upsampling of all input signals to 768kHz from USB, coaxial and optical inputs. This realizes high-resolution sound playback with a rich sound field and bass representation with less distortion. It features five digital inputs as well as analogue line level input and phono line in. The Bluetooth receiver supports aptX for best wireless sound conversion. That makes it suitable for any source available. One variable, one fixed analogue output and also one to connect the Pre Box DS2 Digital to your subwoofer are available. The sample-rate converter (AK4137) features three different settings (sound modes).

Combined, all these features work to make the Pre Box DS2 Digital the most versatile pre-amplifier and DAC available today. But in addition to the great features, it also delivers a true audiophile performance that perfectly complements the signature Pro-Ject sound, with a foot-tapping, musically involving soundstage.

• Premium pre-amplifier with extensive inputs and settings
• Built-in phono stage (MM/MC)
• Analogue Line input
• Four digital inputs (1x USB, 2x optical, 1x coax)
• aptX® Bluetooth for wireless streaming
• Premium AK4490 DAC chip (32-bit PCM 768kHz / DSD256)
• Up-to 32-bit / 768kHz asynchronous USB playback (XMOS technology)
• DSD64, DSD128 & DSD256 playback (DSD over PCM)
• Up-to 24-bit / 192kHz for optical & coax inputs
• Five selectable digital filter characteristics
• Three selectable sound modes
• Headphone output on the front (6.3mm socket)
• High-end ultra low phase oscillator with superior noise rejection
• RCA line level (fixed or variable) solid-state analogue output stage
• Ultra linear & ultra low-noise circuitry

Technical Data

2 analogue inputs	1x Line In (RCA), 1x Phono Line In (RCA)
5 digital inputs	1x coax (S/PDIF), 2x optical (TOSlink®), USB B, Bluetooth(aptX)
D/A-converter	AK4490 32-bit PCM 768kHz / DSD256
Sampling rate converter	AK4137EQ upsampling to 768kHz
Sampling rates	32/44,1/48/88,2/96/176,2/192/352,8/384/768 kHz
DSD support	DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256
Filter settings	5 different selectable on front
Frequency response	20Hz – 20kHz (+0/-1dB)
Analogue out	6.3mm Headphone Out (front), 1x Sub Out , 1x Fix Out (RCA)
Output voltage	2,2 Veff (switchable +6dB gain gives 4,4 Veff )
THD	0,00085%
Crosstalk	-117dB (10kHz@0dB)
Signal to noise ratio	113dB (20 – 20.000 kHz)
Power consumption
Outboard Power supply	18V/1000mA DC (included)
Dimensions W x H x D	240 x 72 x 200 (Wood)
Weight	1780g (Wood) without powersupply