Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2 USB

Turntable preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges with subsonic filter and high resolution USB output

Many audiophiles use a high quality turntable and are fascinated by analogue sound.Many of them also need to record and digitize their precious records in a simple way and with preserving maximum sound quality.The Phono Box DS2 USB is the perfect solution for this.

The Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2 USB is a sophisticated phono preamplifier for MM and MC cartridges with many features. It is the only Pro-Ject phono preamplifier that allows (thanks to the USB output) user-friendly digitisation of precious vinyl records, even in high resolution. In addition, it also has an analogue input with line-level signal, so you can digitise not only phonograph records but also other recordings from other media.

In addition to the analogue output, an optical and USB output with high resolution PCM up to 192 kHz or DSD 128 is available for digitising records (via PC) .

This phono preamplifier can adapt perfectly to any turntable regardless of type. With front panel controls, you can easily adjust input impedance, input capacitance and gain. It also features a subsonic filter and ultra-linear RIAA equalization.

The high-quality sandwich metal chassis not only looks very aesthetically pleasing, but also eliminates vibration and electromagnetic interference

The DS2 USB Phono Box has two phono inputs (so you can connect a 2-arm turntable) and one classic line input( an ultra-low noiseA/D converter is also integrated ).

Available in black or silver. A version with luxurious Walnut or Eucalyptus wooden sides is also available at an additional cost.

ADVANTAGES

• - Suitable for all MM and MC transmissions
• - 2 RCA inputs (gold plated) for two turntables (or a turntable with two arms) + 1 x line level input
• - Analog RCA output (gold plated) + 1 x USB-B output to PC (PCM up to 192 kHz, DSD128) + 1 x digital optical output
• - Enables easy digitisation of high resolution recording via PC connection (user-friendly program with editing capability
• - Highly accurate ultra-linear RIAA equalization
• - Dual mono circuits for optimal channel separation
• - Adjustable input impedance, input capacitance and gain directly on the front panel
• - Uses ultra-low noise components
• - Gold-plated RCA inputs and outputs
• - Sandwich aluminum/metal housing eliminates vibration and electromagnetic interference

LINKS

AUDIO APPRAISAL Reviews (EN)

Reviews of ANALOG PLANET (EN)

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• - Input impedance: 10 - 47 kΩ
• - Switchable capacitance: 100 / 220 / 320 pF
• - Signal to noise ratio: 80 dB
• - Gain: 40 / 45 / 50 / 60 / 65 dB
• - THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): less than 0.02%
• - RCA Inputs: (2 x Phono, 1 x Line) and 1x Output Containers.
• - 1 x Optical output, 1 x USB output
• - Trigger input / output 12 V, 2.5 mm jack (for switching other components in the system)
• - RIAA equalization:Linear, 0.3 dB / 20 Hz - 20 kHz

- Power consumption: 100 mA DC < 1 W (standby)

- Dimensions: 240 x 72 x 200 mm (with side panels)

206 x 70 x 200 mm (without side panels)

- Weight : 1780 g with side panels (without power supply)

1500 g without side panels (without power supply)