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Pro-Ject Pre Box RS2 Digital - DAC / Pre-Amp / Headphone Amp

£1,899.00

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The Pro-Ject Pre Box RS2 Digital is the bigger brother of the award winning and ground breaking Pre Box S2 Digital. It uses the same excellent sounding DAC chips as the S2 version, proving once again that the Pre Box S2 Digital was already at the very top of high-end DACs and absolutely beyond its competition. Based on the same core-design principles, the feature set is extended and driven to new heights. The result is a fantastic sounding and very versatile box. The perfect partner for the cream of the crop of high-end amplifiers and speakers alike!

The Pre Box RS2 Digital is a DAC and preamplifier that uses a dual-mono configuration of the highest-class D/A converters from ESS Sabre. ESS9038Q2M chips provide the highest sound quality in price-affordable, high-end circuits. Unlike most of DAC´s in this price range, the Pre Box RS2 Digital includes dual DACs and separate signal paths for the left and right channels. Also thanks to these converters, the Pro Box RS2 Digital supports up to 32-bit / 768 kHz files in PCM and DSD formats (up to DSD512) via USB, covering any digital file you can buy or stream.

The analog output is a buffer that is both solid state and high-quality tube. Thus, the customer can choose which of the option is preferred. The Pre Box has eight digital filters. One of them is the proprietary optimal transient digital filter from the MQA creators. With these filters, the listener can customize the sound to suit their own preferences. Pre Box RS2 Digital comes with full HW and SW support for MQA technology (Master Quality Authenticated).

In the Pre Box, the USB input signal is processed by a powerful multi-core XMOS microcontroller with advanced Multi-Core RISC architecture. The CPLD MAX II (Complex Programmable Logic Device) Altera is used for re-clocking, which together with the XMOS microcontroller brings high-quality processing of both classical and MQA technology. For the ideal use of this technology, it is best to connect the Pre Box to the Stream Box S2 Ultra in conjunction with the TIDAL service. You can also enjoy MQA quality by linking it with the new revolutionary CD transport, the CD Box RS2 T. The CD Box RS2 T can be connected to the Pre Box by reliable I²S differential bus via the HDMI connector where the Pre Box RS2 Digital also provides the master clock (16.9344 MHz).

The headphone amplifier is the ultimate design. No compromise. No coupling capacitors. Not even on the output. All of the the amplifier is DC coupled. A very fast DC servo assures no DC voltage on the output. Its output power is suitable for all kind of headphones.

A premium full aluminium remote control is included in the packaging and the Pre Box RS2 Digital is available in a high-quality silver or black aluminium case. The big display screen on the front shows all relevant information in an easy to read, clean and structured way. Navigating the menu is very responsive and fast, allowing you to set up the unit to your preferences in seconds.

Pro-Ject Pre Box RS2 Digital - Product Features

  • Dual Mono DACs: 2x ESS9038Q2M
  • High Quality optionally selectable upsampling of PCM and/or MQA content with propriatory filtering
  • Advanced re-clocking powered by new XMOS chip with Mulit-Core RISC architecture
  • 9 digital inputs: i²S HDMI, AES/EBU, Toslink, S/PDIF coax, Bluetooth v4.0
  • Analogue: Pre-out XLR/RCA/headphone, RCA input
  • Fully balanced double mono design
  • Output stage switchable between 6922 tube & solid state
  • Ultra-linear and ultra low noise
  • New high-quality display with responsive and fast UI design
  • High quality full Aluminium remote control included

Technical Specifications

  • DAC: 2x ESS9038Q2M (dual mono - 32bit/768kHz/DSD512)
  • Digital inputs:
    • 1 x USB 2.0 Audio 32/768 + DoP and Native-DSD up to DSD512
    • 1 x HDMI I2S for CD Box RS2 T
    • 2 x S/PDIF optical 24/192
    • 1 x S/PDIF coaxial 24/192
    • 1x AES/EBU balanced 24/192
  • MQA Support: full MQA unfolding by hardware
  • Line-level input: 1 pair XLR, 1 pair RCA
  • Input impedance: 15 kOhm
  • Output impedance: 180 Ohm solid state, 220 Ohm tube
  • Analog outputs: Pre-out (XLR & RCA), Headphone (6,35mm jack)
  • Headphone output power: 90 mW / 300 Ohm; 245 mW / 32 Ohm; 150 mW / 8 Ohm
  • THD+N (20Hz - 20kHz): < 0.006% solid state/0.017% tube @ 2V RMS, 1 kHz
  • Masterclock output: 16.9344MHz for CD Box RS2 T
  • Bluetooth Version: Fully embedded Bluetooth® v4.0
  • Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC, AptX
  • Output Buffer: discrete and balanced, tube and solid state
  • Tubes: 4 x 6922EH
  • Power supply: 20V/3A DC, 110-240V/50, 60 Hz
  • Power consumption: max. 1,2A DC, <0,5W in standby
  • Dimensions W x H x D (with sockets): 206 x 72 x 222 mm
  • Weight: 1710 g without power supply

Further Information

Pro-Ject Pre Box RS2 Digital - User Manual

Pro-Ject Pre Box RS2 Digital - Product Information

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The products we use and sell are of the highest quality and we trust them wholeheartedly, but every now and again a product has a fault that is covered under the manufacturers warranty.

In the event of such an occurance please contact us via email at info@studioincar.co.uk to proceed with the warranty process.

Below is a list of all the Manufacturers warranty timeframes with any special instructions for extended warranties:

Alpine

  • 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty

Amphion

  • 5 Years standard Manufacturers Warranty

AudioControl

  • 5 Years with Installation by an Authorised Installer (Studio Incar is an Authorised Installer)
  • 1 Year if you are doing your own Installation
  • 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier

AudioLab

  • 2 Years standard Manufacturers warranty

    Audison

    • 1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
    • 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier

    Auralic

    • 90 Days Standard Manufacturers Warranty
    • 3 Years Extended Warranty - Product Registration within 30 days of Purchase

    Blackvue

    • 6 Months standard Manufacturers warranty

    Blaupunkt

    • 1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty

    Chord Company

    • Lifetime Warranty

    Dynaudio

    • 2 Years on Car Audio Products - No Extendable Warranty
    • 2 Years standard Warranty on Home Audio Products
    • up to 8 Years Extendable Warranty on Home Audio Products when you register at Dynaudio

    Focal

    • 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty
    • 2 Years Extended Warranty when registered with Focal

    Hegel

    • 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty

    Hertz

    • 1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
    • 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier

    HiFi Rose

    • 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty

    iFi Audio

    • 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty

    JL Audio

    • 1 Year for Speakers and Subwoofers
    • 2 Years for Amplifiers and Processors

    Luxman

    • 3 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty

    Ortofon

    • 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty

    Peachtree Audio

    • 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
    • 3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Peachtree

    Pro-Ject

    • 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
    • 3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Pro-Ject

    Q-Acoustics

    • 4 Years for Passive Loudspeakers
    • 1 Year for Active Loudspeakers / Subwoofers
    • 5 Years for Passive Loudspeakers if Registers with Q Acoustics
    • 2 Years for Active Loudspeakers / Subwoofers if Registered with Q Acoustics

    SolidSteel

    • 1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty

    Sony

    • 1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty

    Wharfedale

    • 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
    • 3 Years Extended Warranty if registered with Wharfedale
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