But for a twochannel stereo component, this little guy has it all. If youve invested in a quality turntable, to get the best sound youll really need a dedicated phono preamp, such the project phono box ds. Jan 15, 2012 project enters the keenly contested media streamer category with the latest member of its compact box range, a design based on the streamunlimited platform. The advanced dac box ds is not only an excellent da converter for digital sound sources using optical and coaxial inputs, but also acts as a superior usb audio. Yes, either the pro ject tube box s or ds will greatly outperform the builtin phono section of whats currently in your amp. Project direct streaming allows bitbybit processing. Phono box ds2 is a highly adjustable phono preamplifier suitable for all common mm and mc cartridges. Dac box ds incorporates the best in audio grade dac chips, pcm 1792, which usually only can be found in very expensive highend designs.
Premium phono preamplifier with tube output and highend sound. The cd box ds as well as cd box s is designed exclusively for playing audio cds on the red book standard by philips and is in this discipline, a true master of his trade. Jan 14, 20 stepping into the pro ject room in the venetian i spied an entire wall of little boxesliterally dozens of them. The newest offering in the rs variety pitches into a region that is rather less of a project comfort zone. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. Pro ject turntables are designed in austria and the uk then built at the litovel factory in the czech republic. This pro ject tube box ds, though, is in another class of gear altogether. These main members of the box variety of electronic equipment have not proved unimpressive with some innovative attributes. Ive outlined a few software and networking issues, but i. The project box ds cd player was used as a transport driving the chord hugo.
Maia ds is futureproof and can be upgraded with maia power box ds for almost double power power box maia ds acts as one power supply solution and powers up to 5 project products, like cd, streamer and turntable. Connect the cable to the socket strobo on the rear panel. In order to offer the possibility of improving sound quality, we designed our linear power supply power box ds2 sources. The speed box ds is a very useful accessory for many pro ject turntables that do not offer a builtin electronic speed change. The speed box ds is a very useful accessory for many project turntables that do not offer a builtin electronic speed change.
May 17, 2017 box control was developed for the stream box range of pro ject audio systems and will revolutionise the way of controlling your box design devices. Designed and engineered to the highest of standards for a superior sound, its highlights include selected amplifier modules, audiophilegrade capacitors and smd surface mount device implementation. Projects dac box ds2 ultra is very compact and surprisingly affordable, due to the amazing efficiency of the design box series concept. Boxdesign project head box ds instructions for use pdf. With the ability to switch easily between input impedance and capacitance, as well as gain on front it becomes one of the most user friendly phono stages at this price point. But the key really has been finding the right chips to make the thing work without larger components.
Upgrade to best possible turntable performance with convenient speed changeover through keypress. Apr 25, 2012 project box design stream box ds rear view. For the first time all setup options can be made from the front panel display, making fidgety dipswitches or jumpers obsolete. Projects speed box ds offers a simple upgrade to your turntable, giving it precision speed control for pitch perfect playback.
The tube box ds presents an impressive sound, making it a great audiophile upgrade for almost any midpriced analogue hifi system. This project tube box ds, though, is in another class of gear altogether. But, the company has a whole range of electronic components under its box design range of which this, the project box design streambox ds, is part at only 20cm wide, its narrower than its peers and has a much smaller footprint, making it easy to accommodate in an overcrowded. Project head box s headphone amplifier series sign in to comment. For that reason, the latest move by project seems entirely sensible to me. Luxury aluminium faceplate is available in silver or black finish. If youve invested in a quality turntable, to get the best sound youll really need a dedicated phono preamp, such the pro ject phono box ds. Ds net is a highspecification music client that is designed to offer audiophile playback of your entire digital music library in a convenient and appealing way. If you are looking for a good sounding cd transport, check out the project box ds. Project audio systems phono box ds instructions for use pdf.
In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instructions for use carefully. Thanks to a recent upgrade from project, the dac box ds now supports dsd audio playback at 24bit192 khz. The schiit dac will also be more plugandplay than the project, the schiit includes an external linear psu, and as i mentioned in another thread projects current ability to support the pre box s2 digital leaves much to be desired. The following interconnect power cables are supplied in box. The project audio head box ds is a great compact dacamp that can add space and quality sound to any desktop system.
Project phono box ds2 phono preamplifier audio advice. Project dac box ds digital to analog converter black. Widely available and offering very good performance at each price level, the brand has gained much recognition over the last ten years and continues to develop new models. Quick overview of the wonderful sounding, extremely versatile stream box ds from projectbox design.
Although the process of buying high quality music via download is still somewhat. The advanced dac box ds is not only an excellent da converter for digital sound sources using optical and coaxial inputs, but also acts as a superior usb audio interface for demanding computer audio. By utilising a chipset normally associated with products at a far higher pricepoint, pro ject have produced a highly musical device that will play all of your digital music sources. Pro jects speed box ds offers a simple upgrade to your turntable, giving it precision speed control for pitch perfect playback. Despite going mia get used to the acronyms over the past few years, direct stream digital dsd, the format used for super audio cds sacd, is back and having something of a revival with the most demanding of audiophiles. View and download project audio systems phono box ds instructions for use online. Here you will find all downloads stored in one place.
Project stream box dsa integrated amplifiernetwork. May 01, 2014 for that reason, the latest move by project seems entirely sensible to me. It features one pair of rca inputs for your turntable and one pair of rca ouputs which will be conected to your pre. Projects versatile ds2 usb mmmc phono pre sounds good and. For the first time all setup options can be made from the front panel. Yes, a multichannel hometheater receiver might do more. May 22, 2012 the pro ject stream box ds front panel presents a single button power, a 7x 5 cm color lcd display, and a usb port. That extends to just how easy project makes it to transfer your vinyl to digital files theres no necessity to install a driver, so just download some recording software free from the internet, plug in the usb and away you go and the sound quality of the files in line with the phono box usb vs innate performance. This ultra low noise phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit technology from dr.
Project phono box ds mmmc phono pre amp richer sounds. Project turntables are designed in austria and the uk then built at the litovel factory in the czech republic. Yesterday i picked up a new project phono box ds and was looking forward to not only the possibility of slightly better sound than my trusty old cambridge audio 640p no complaints about its sound really but especially the adjustments since the 640p is rather inflexible with its 220pfonly capacitance for mm and 100ohmonly impedance for mc. Cleanest power for ultimate sound of box design components plus turntable. Norbert schmied, from the companys us representatives, sumiko, handily pointed me toward the dacs and streamers.
Pair it with a compact usb dac like projects pre box s2 and you have a very nice, smallfootprint digital source for streamed and locally stored music. Projects versatile ds2 usb mmmc phono pre sounds good. Ive outlined a few software and networking issues, but i dont think any of them is a dealbreaker. Projects stream box s2 ultra is a nifty little product with lots of applications. Pro ject puts the money into the circuit parts instead of into big metal box. The project maia ds features two optical toslink digital inputs and one coaxial rca digital input to connect your bluraydvd player, cablesatellite box, game system, or tv. It is a proven fact that a power supply is a very important part of the audio path and significantly contributes to the sonic quality of an audio product. Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse. Pure cd player are in contrast to dvd or bluray disc player frequently better in playback of stereo cds. Feb 23, 2016 quick overview of the wonderful sounding, extremely versatile stream box ds from pro ject box design. Most external phono stages usually do and these pro ject budget preamp are remarkably well performing units for the money. Playback for any headphone offers realistic soundstaging on all volume levels for 3 digital and 1 analogue sound source.
Project products are available at tong lee, low yat plaza, kuala lumpur. Its a featurepacked unit that includes 2 independently adjustable phono inputs and a line input and both usb and optical toslink digital outputs as well as an analog output. I use an audio technica at440mlb on a pro ject 1xpression carbon tt. Project enters the keenly contested media streamer category with the latest member of its compact box range, a design based on the streamunlimited platform. Stepping into the project room in the venetian i spied an entire wall of little boxesliterally dozens of them. Project speed box ds strobo stores the last setting of speed including its adjustment after switch to stroboscope light accessory with project strobeit or a similar product it is possible to check speed of turntable using supplied led with cable. Part 2 phono stage comparison project tube box ds and ear. Project audio head box ds da converter and headphone. This precision tube phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit technology from dr. Apr 28, 20 yesterday i picked up a new project phono box ds and was looking forward to not only the possibility of slightly better sound than my trusty old cambridge audio 640p no complaints about its sound really but especially the adjustments since the 640p is rather inflexible with its 220pfonly capacitance for mm and 100ohmonly impedance for mc. View and download boxdesign project head box ds instructions for use online. For me, the question is how much better is the project rs than the tube box ds. By utilising a chipset normally associated with products at a far higher pricepoint, project have produced a highly musical device that will play all of your digital music sources.
The latest in the box design range are the ninestrong line of ds2 products which includes both analogue and digital preamplifiers, mono and stereo power amplifiers, a cd transport, a dac, a pair of phono stages and a. The speed box ds performs this change by the push of a button between 33 and 45 rpm. Project puts the money into the circuit parts instead of into big metal box. Im using in the mm position with 40db gain and the 167 pf capacitance setting which is perfect for the vast majority of mm cartridges one is likely to use with this. Using hiquality, quartz regulation and filtered circuitry, motor speed is regulated for better stability, silky smooth operation and low noise into the drive motor. Pro ject stream box ds network player as with so a lot of matters in the whole world these days, music is going virtual. Theyre best known for their turntables but this austrian company also make boxdesign electronics small price, smaller form factor. Projects box design range aims to fill that gap, offering a range of products to suit almost any system and budget. The market for network media streamers has expanded dramatically in the last 12 months and with it the number of units available to choose from. Mar 21, 2018 that extends to just how easy project makes it to transfer your vinyl to digital files theres no necessity to install a driver, so just download some recording software free from the internet, plug in the usb and away you go and the sound quality of the files in line with the phono box usb vs innate performance. Add to this the entire fiasco surrounding dab digital radio as well as the fact this is an alternative reason why a digital streaming device of some kind makes perfect sense, and that its just as easy to locate a better. Pro ject s dac box ds2 ultra is very compact and surprisingly affordable, due to the amazing efficiency of the design box series concept. Project is a name youd associate more with oldschool turntables than fancydan, streaming technology.
Project stream box ds network player as with so a lot of matters in the whole world these days, music is going virtual. Project head box s headphone amplifier series specs cnet. For me, the question is how much better is the pro ject rs than the tube box ds. If you already own a dac box ds, you can download a free upgrade from project to add dsd capability, and all units of the dac box ds sold will now include this muchrequested feature. The quartz regulation and filter circuit gives a far better. My unhappy project phono box ds experience steve hoffman. The upnp support is par for the course, and theres a screwin aerial to fit on the back of the unit for wireless connectivity, which is a welcome addition to the wired ethernet option. Thanks for all the time and work you put into this. Stream box ds net includes powerful audiophilefeatures. Usb audio supports 24192khz hd music data in fully asynchronous mode. It works very well as a cd transport, and oh yes it is a pretty good cd player too. But, the company has a whole range of electronic components under its box design range of which this, the project box design streambox ds, is part at only 20cm wide, its narrower than its peers and has a much smaller footprint, making it easy to accommodate in an.
You can select between turntables and hifi electronics and go there to each desired line. If you have stability issues please deinstall the app and install it again. Although the process of buying high quality music via download is still somewhat lacking in. I use an audio technica at440mlb on a project 1xpression carbon tt. Feb 16, 20 thanks for all the time and work you put into this. Its usb input works up to 24192 in asynchronous mode. Most external phono stages usually do and these project budget preamp are remarkably well performing units for the money. Yes, either the project tube box s or ds will greatly outperform the builtin phono section of whats currently in your amp. Box control was developed for the stream box range of project audio systems and will revolutionise the way of controlling your box design devices.
Projects box design subbrand encompasses docks, dacs, decks cd players, amps, phono pres, and, now, audiostreamers, all built on a minichassis about the size of a paperback dictionary. Head box ds also provides a highquality front display, that gives full information on current status. Theres a lot to get your head around with project audio systems audio hardware. Features include 24192 spdif, toslink and async usb as well as pcm.
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