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Pro-Ject - Pre Box S2 Digital - Digital micro preamplifier (MQA & DSD512)

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Original price $649.00
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Discover the Pro-Ject - Pre Box S2 Digital - a digital micro preamplifier that redefines performance. This revolutionary, compact device features a dual mono configuration and the prized ESS Sabre DAC-chip, bringing you exceptional, highest class audio and capability for unrivalled high-resolution audio up to 32bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512. This trailblazer supports the breakthrough hardware MQA unfolding and introduces our proprietary Optimum Transient Digital Filter and Clock Circuitry Design. The result? A jitter rate of an astounding 100 Femtoseconds, creating audio timing excellence that surpasses some of the most revered audiophile clock generators. Houses inside a stunning full aluminium and metal sandwich casing, its collection of eight digital filters lets you customise your sound with precision. This game-changer even allows for remote control of your computer's playback software. Remaster your audio experience with the Pro-Ject - Pre Box S2 Digital.

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Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital

Experience unprecedented audio fidelity with the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2, a digital micro preamplifier crafted to create the acoustic excellence you both desire and deserve. Combining the audacious force of MQA and DSD512 support, this top-notch device represents the pinnacle of our S-series components.

For the first time, our engineers have successfully integrated a dual mono configuration empowered by the world-class D/A converters of ESS Sabre, raising the standard of small yet affordable packages. Equipped with the DAC-chip from the ESS Sabre ESS9038 dual DAC, this preamp effortlessly captures high-resolution audio up to an astonishing 32bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512.

The Pre Box S2 Digital also distinguishes itself as the first of our devices equipped with hardware MQA unfolding, launching a new wave of our proprietary Optimum transient digital filter and clock circuitry design. We’ve masterfully conquered the art of digital audio timing, impeccably slashing jitter rates down to an unheard-of 100 Femtoseconds, a phenomenal performance compared to competing audiophile clock generators.

The implementation of organic polymer capacitors and thin film miniMELF resistors ensures an acoustical showdown that will effortlessly supersede competitors. Highlighting an array of eight digital filters, the Pre Box S2 Digital enables comprehensive audio customization, allowing you to create the perfect sound to match your unique preference.

It also revolutionizes command convenience with a fully remoteable interface, smartly designed to control computer playback software. Outfitted for functionality, it supports Play, Pause, Forward, and Rewind commands – a symphony of control right at your fingertips!

All these immersed in a durable, gold-plated four-layer PCB encased in an elegantly stylish full aluminium/metal sandwich casing available in silver or black. The Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital: Remarkably small in size, astonishingly huge in performance.

Features:

  1. Dual Mono Construction: Experience the highest level of audio clarity with the dual-mono configuration, splitting left and right audio signals into separate channels.
  2. High-End ESS Sabre ESS9038 Dual DAC: Enjoy exceptional audio conversion efficiency leading to a higher class of audio performance.
  3. Proprietary Clock Circuitry Design: Our unique design guarantees ultra-low jitter rates of 100 femtoseconds, delivering a pristine audio experience that outperforms competing designs.
  4. Organic Polymer Capacitors and Thin Film MiniMELF Resistors: These components contribute to producing a deep and wide sound field, bridging the gap between digital and analogue sound.
  5. MQA Hardware Decoding: With built-in MQA hardware unfolding, enjoy the purest sound reproduction of your hi-res music files.
  6. High-Resolution Support: Capable of processing up to 32bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512 for rich, detailed sound.
  7. Digital Filter Customization: Enjoy eight selectable digital filter characteristics, including an exclusive optimum transient digital filter tailored to enhance every audio detail.
  8. Audio/Video Synchronization: Ensures perfect synchronization of all internal oscillators for a seamless audio-visual experience.
  9. Convenient Playback Controls: Also serves as a handy remote for your computer’s playback software, allowing you to Play, Pause, Forward, or Rewind tracks from the device itself.
  10. Four-Layer Gold Plated PCB: Not only adds to the aesthetic appeal but also helps in reducing signal loss, ensuring impeccable audio quality.
  11. Full Aluminum/Metal Sandwich Casing: Available in silver or black, providing robust, reliable protection that complements the device’s high-end performance.

Benefits:

  1. Unbeatable Audio Quality: The combination of advanced DAC technology and low-jitter clock circuitry provides an unprecedented sound experience.
  2. Tailored Listening Experience: With eight digital filter options and proprietary MQA unfolding, customize your sound to perfectly match your preferences.
  3. Convenient Control: Navigate your computer's audio playback directly from the device, bringing simplicity and convenience to your listening experience.
  4. Compact Yet Powerful: Despite its small size, the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 contains high-end components that deliver unmatched performance compared to larger, pricier components.
  5. Elegant Design: This beautiful device blends effortlessly into any hi-fi system, adding an accent of architectural sophistication to your space.
  6. Exceptional Durability: The aluminum/metal casing shields the device from environmental harm, ensuring long-term performance and preservation of your hi-fi investment.

Specifications:

Specifications Description
Type Digital micro preamplifier
MQA & DSD Support MQA: Hardware decoding, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 & DSD512 (DoP, DSD512 native)
Digital-to-Analog Converters High-end ESS Sabre ESS9038 dual DAC
PCM Support Up to 32bit/768kHz
Optical & Coax Inputs Up to 24bit/192kHz
Digital Filter Characteristics 8 selectable characteristics; 1 proprietary optimum transient digital filter
Headphone Output 6.3mm on the front
Internal Oscillators Synchronized
Jitter As low as 100 Femtoseconds
PCB Gold plated four-layer
Casing Full aluminum/metal sandwich in silver or black
Extra Features Remote control, playback software control for computers
Construction Dual mono construction; Organic polymer capacitors and thin film miniMELF resistors

In closing, the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital is more than just a digital micro preamplifier, it's a quintessential investiture aimed to elevate your auditory experience. Its cutting-edge technology, blended in perfect harmony with complex craftsmanship, sets it distinctly apart in a market oversaturated by mediocrity. The meticulous combination of high-quality materials and powerful audio components encapsulates the pinnacle of our S-series. With unprecedented audio sophistication, bespoke customization, and effortless command control, it certainly reshapes the meaning of 'Small but Mighty'. Its beauty and prowess extend far beyond its compact structure, they resonate in every beat, every melody, every sound that it impeccably delivers.

For inquiries and purchases, connect with our accomplished team at The Audio Tailor by contacting us at 1300 308 711 or sales@theaudiotailor.com.au, or visiting our Brisbane Store at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172. As voted Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store, we are committed to guaranteeing your musical journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Rediscover your love for sound with the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital, a preamplifier unlike any other that amplifies not just the sound but also the soul of your music. Experience this tour-de-force and echo the sentiments of countless audiophiles - It's remarkably small in size, yet astonishingly huge in performance.

ℹ Specifications
Specifications Description
Type Digital micro preamplifier
MQA & DSD Support MQA: Hardware decoding, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 & DSD512 (DoP, DSD512 native)
Digital-to-Analog Converters High-end ESS Sabre ESS9038 dual DAC
PCM Support Up to 32bit/768kHz
Optical & Coax Inputs Up to 24bit/192kHz
Digital Filter Characteristics 8 selectable characteristics; 1 proprietary optimum transient digital filter
Headphone Output 6.3mm on the front
Internal Oscillators Synchronized
Jitter As low as 100 Femtoseconds
PCB Gold plated four-layer
Casing Full aluminum/metal sandwich in silver or black
Extra Features Remote control, playback software control for computers
Construction Dual mono construction; Organic polymer capacitors and thin film miniMELF resistors

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