The DS2 digital Pre Box is a high-performance control center equipped with five digital inputs, one phono and one line, to which are added four analog outputs and one digital, all concentrated in one of the compact and attractive enclosures. of entirely metallic and anti-resonant construction that constitute one of the most representative features of the Box Design DS2 range. At an engineering level, the DS2 digital Pre Box has been designed to offer first-class results at all levels by including the most advanced technology within products in its category. Thus, the new Box Design houses inside the sophisticated D/A conversion “chip” with 32-bit architecture AK4490, created by the Japanese firm Asahi Kasei Microdevices, as well as the matching sample rate converter, the AK4137 from the same brand, a combination that allows the Pre Box DS2 to offer extraordinary levels of resolution and ventilation and a sound stage. The ability to control the resampling of all incoming digital signals to 768 kHz PCM or DSD256 (via asynchronous USB socket with XMOS technology) with the “Sound Mode” button gives the user the ability to adapt the sound to their personal preferences. Specifically, there are three sound modes and five digital filtering curves, which in turn means having no less than fifteen different listening experiences. Regarding the analog inputs, it should be noted that the phono input is compatible with both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) capsules, while the four analog outputs available (fixed level, variable level , subwoofer and headphones) make the Pro-Ject Pre Box DS2 digital the most versatile product of its class and price on the market.
Characteristics:
- Stereo preamplifier with DAC with exceptional quality/price ratio.
- Equipped with the AK4490 D/A conversion “chip” (32-bit architecture).
- Resampling of incoming digital signals to 768 kHz PCM/DSD256.
- 5 filtering curves and 3 user-selectable sound modes.
- Executed with audiophile grade components.
- 5 digital inputs (USB, optical, coaxial and Bluetooth aptX).
- 2 analog inputs; Line and Phono (compatible with MM and MC capsules).
- Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz, +0 dB, -1 dB.
- Signal-to-noise ratio of 113 dB.
- Monophonic output for subwoofer; input/output for trigger signal.
- All-metal construction with screwless design.
- Dimensions: 206 x 72 x 200 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 1 kg (without power supply).
Option of decorative side panels in eucalyptus, rosenut or walnut wood for €100; further.
