Created especially to celebrate the silver anniversary of Pro-Ject Audio Systems, the DAC Box DS2 ultra 2 is the first product in its category priced under 1,000 euros equipped with the sophisticated Asahi Kasei Microdevices AK4490 D/A conversion “chip” , with 32-bit/784 kHz technology, until now used in the most elite designs. Among other refinements, the AK4490 integrates an “OSR Doubler” switched capacity filter, which substantially reduces sound degradation due to “Noise Shaping”; a common process in most audio components. digital), thus minimizing background noise up to 200 kHz. In addition, the new Pro-Ject includes a direct circuit path for DSD signals that allows them to be reproduced avoiding the delta-sigma modulator, thus taking full advantage of the potential of the aforementioned monobit digital coding system. As a state-of-the-art digital processor, the DAC Box DS2 ultra supports DSD signals at 11.2 MHz (DSD256), while its USB input is asynchronous and uses the most advanced XMOS technology of the moment, which allows transfer audio data up to 32-bit/768 kHz with an extremely low jitter rate, thereby maximizing the listening experience from computer sources. The digital connectivity of the new Pro-Ject is completed with 3 optical and 2 coaxial inputs. Finally, we must highlight the all-metal construction with very high quality machining of the DAC Box DS2 ultra, which in addition to increasing the physical attractiveness of the device, allows to minimize the influence of potential mechanical or electrical interferences.
Characteristics:
- High End DAC with exceptional quality/price ratio.
- Equipped with the Asahi Kasei AK4490 32-bit/768 kHz D/A converter.
- Compatible with DSD signals up to DSD256 (via USB).
- Based on next-generation XMOS technology to minimize noise.
- Resampling of the incoming signal up to 32 bits/768 kHz.
- 5 user-selectable filtering options.
- Analog circuits executed with audiophile grade components.
- USB, coaxial and optical digital inputs.
- Frequency response of 20-50,000 Hz, +0 dB, -1 dB.
- Separation between channels of 117 dB.
- Signal-to-noise ratio of 113 dB.
- Optional wooden side panels available.
- Optional Power Box DS2 power supply.
- Dimensions: 206 x 72 x 200 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 1.01 kg (without power supply)
.Option of decorative side panels in eucalyptus, rosenut or walnut wood for €100; further.
