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. Project dac box ds digital to analog converter black. Projects box design range aims to fill that gap, offering a range of products to suit almost any system and budget. This precision tube phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit technology from dr. 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. Ive outlined a few software and networking issues, but i. Dac box ds incorporates the best in audio grade dac chips, pcm 1792, which usually only can be found in very expensive highend designs. View and download boxdesign project head box ds instructions for use online. 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. 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. Projects dac box ds2 ultra is very compact and surprisingly affordable, due to the amazing efficiency of the design box series concept.
Project enters the keenly contested media streamer category with the latest member of its compact box range, a design based on the streamunlimited platform. Boxdesign project head box ds instructions for use pdf. 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. 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. Project direct streaming allows bitbybit processing. If you have stability issues please deinstall the app and install it again. Head box ds also provides a highquality front display, that gives full information on current status. Usb audio supports 24192khz hd music data in fully asynchronous mode.
Project puts the money into the circuit parts instead of into big metal box. The speed box ds is a very useful accessory for many pro ject turntables that do not offer a builtin electronic speed change. Project phono box ds mmmc phono pre amp richer sounds. Pro ject puts the money into the circuit parts instead of into big metal box. Most external phono stages usually do and these pro ject budget preamp are remarkably well performing units for the money. Pro ject turntables are designed in austria and the uk then built at the litovel factory in the czech republic. 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. 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. Project products are available at tong lee, low yat plaza, kuala lumpur. May 01, 2014 for that reason, the latest move by project seems entirely sensible to me. In order to offer the possibility of improving sound quality, we designed our linear power supply power box ds2 sources.
Projects stream box s2 ultra is a nifty little product with lots of applications. 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. 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. For the first time all setup options can be made from the front panel. But for a twochannel stereo component, this little guy has it all. Luxury aluminium faceplate is available in silver or black finish. Most external phono stages usually do and these project budget preamp are remarkably well performing units for the money. Project audio systems phono box ds instructions for use pdf. 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.
I use an audio technica at440mlb on a pro ject 1xpression carbon tt. 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. Project stream box dsa integrated amplifiernetwork. Here you will find all downloads stored in one place.
Cleanest power for ultimate sound of box design components plus turntable. The newest offering in the rs variety pitches into a region that is rather less of a project comfort zone. 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. The project audio head box ds is a great compact dacamp that can add space and quality sound to any desktop system. Nov 11, 2014 the project box ds cd player was used as a transport driving the chord hugo.
Stream box ds net includes powerful audiophilefeatures. Apr 25, 2012 project box design stream box ds rear view. Project audio head box ds da converter and headphone. 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. I use an audio technica at440mlb on a project 1xpression carbon tt. This ultra low noise phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit technology from dr. Project head box s headphone amplifier series specs cnet. It works very well as a cd transport, and oh yes it is a pretty good cd player too. Thanks for all the time and work you put into this. It features one pair of rca inputs for your turntable and one pair of rca ouputs which will be conected to your pre. Jan 14, 20 stepping into the pro ject room in the venetian i spied an entire wall of little boxesliterally dozens of them.
Projects versatile ds2 usb mmmc phono pre sounds good and. 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. Although the process of buying high quality music via download is still somewhat. 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.
Pro ject s dac box ds2 ultra is very compact and surprisingly affordable, due to the amazing efficiency of the design box series concept. This project tube box ds, though, is in another class of gear altogether. Project is a name youd associate more with oldschool turntables than fancydan, streaming technology. 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. These main members of the box variety of electronic equipment have not proved unimpressive with some innovative attributes. But the key really has been finding the right chips to make the thing work without larger components. For me, the question is how much better is the pro ject rs than the tube box ds. The project box ds cd player was used as a transport driving the chord hugo. Project stream box ds network player as with so a lot of matters in the whole world these days, music is going virtual.
Ive outlined a few software and networking issues, but i dont think any of them is a dealbreaker. 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. Project phono box ds2 phono preamplifier audio advice. Norbert schmied, from the companys us representatives, sumiko, handily pointed me toward the dacs and streamers.
Project turntables are designed in austria and the uk then built at the litovel factory in the czech republic. Connect the cable to the socket strobo on the rear panel. In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instructions for use carefully. For that reason, the latest move by project seems entirely sensible to me.
Projects versatile ds2 usb mmmc phono pre sounds good. For the first time all setup options can be made from the front panel display, making fidgety dipswitches or jumpers obsolete. Features include 24192 spdif, toslink and async usb as well as pcm. The speed box ds is a very useful accessory for many project turntables that do not offer a builtin electronic speed change. Box control was developed for the stream box range of project audio systems and will revolutionise the way of controlling your box design devices. If you are looking for a good sounding cd transport, check out the project box ds. The speed box ds performs this change by the push of a button between 33 and 45 rpm. Premium phono preamplifier with tube output and highend sound. Projects ds2 usb combines in one chassis a versatile mmmc phono preamplifier and a high resolution ad converter capable of digitizing at up to 19224 bit pcm or 128 dsd aka double dsd. Thanks to a recent upgrade from project, the dac box ds now supports dsd audio playback at 24bit192 khz. Part 2 phono stage comparison project tube box ds and ear.
Quick overview of the wonderful sounding, extremely versatile stream box ds from projectbox design. 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. Theres a lot to get your head around with project audio systems audio hardware. 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. Although the process of buying high quality music via download is still somewhat lacking in. View and download project audio systems phono box ds instructions for use online. 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. Its usb input works up to 24192 in asynchronous mode. You can select between turntables and hifi electronics and go there to each desired line. My unhappy project phono box ds experience steve hoffman. 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. Feb 16, 20 thanks for all the time and work you put into this. 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. 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.
Theyre best known for their turntables but this austrian company also make boxdesign electronics small price, smaller form factor. Using hiquality, quartz regulation and filtered circuitry, motor speed is regulated for better stability, silky smooth operation and low noise into the drive motor. The tube box ds presents an impressive sound, making it a great audiophile upgrade for almost any midpriced analogue hifi system. This pro ject tube box ds, though, is in another class of gear altogether. 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. Yes, a multichannel hometheater receiver might do more. Pro jects speed box ds offers a simple upgrade to your turntable, giving it precision speed control for pitch perfect playback. Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse. Yes, either the project tube box s or ds will greatly outperform the builtin phono section of whats currently in your amp.
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. 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. 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. For me, the question is how much better is the project rs than the tube box ds. 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. Pure cd player are in contrast to dvd or bluray disc player frequently better in playback of stereo cds.
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. Feb 23, 2016 quick overview of the wonderful sounding, extremely versatile stream box ds from pro ject box design. Stepping into the project room in the venetian i spied an entire wall of little boxesliterally dozens of them. Playback for any headphone offers realistic soundstaging on all volume levels for 3 digital and 1 analogue sound source. Project head box s headphone amplifier series sign in to comment. Yes, either the pro ject tube box s or ds will greatly outperform the builtin phono section of whats currently in your amp. 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 ject stream box ds network player as with so a lot of matters in the whole world these days, music is going virtual. Upgrade to best possible turntable performance with convenient speed changeover through keypress. Phono box ds2 is a highly adjustable phono preamplifier suitable for all common mm and mc cartridges. Projects speed box ds offers a simple upgrade to your turntable, giving it precision speed control for pitch perfect playback. The following interconnect power cables are supplied in box. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to.
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