Pro-Ject DAC Box RS Final Edition – DAC on ECC88 tubes
Pro-Ject has released the Pro-Ject DAC Box RS Final Edition digital-to-analog converter – the new product features a pair of audiophile Diamond ECC88 tubes. All circuit elements of the Pro-Ject Audio DAC Box RS Final Edition have undergone a special selection, and the internal wiring has also been upgraded. The DAC output stage is implemented in a balanced circuit, while the tube circuit can be either connected or disconnected using a button on the front panel.
The Pro-Ject Audio DAC Box RS Final Edition DAC offers a rich commutation set, which includes an I2S input with Master Clock, a balanced AES/EBU input, an optical Toslink, a coaxial input, and a USB-B port. The DAC is capable of decoding audio in DSD formats up to DSD128 and PCM up to 24 bit/192 kHz. The new product is based on a pair of Texas Instruments PCM 1792 chips and offers a choice of digital filters.
If desired, the included DAC power supply can be replaced with an optional Pro-Ject Power Box RS2 linear source based on a large toroidal transformer. The Pro-Ject Audio DAC Box RS Final Edition is already available in Europe at a recommended retail price of €1,199. The optional Pro-Ject PowerBox RS2 power supply is available at a price of €999.
Specifications
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DACs — Pro-Ject DAC Box RS Final Edition
Model name
DAC Box RS Final Edition
Conversion type
8 x Oversampling design
Engine
2 x Texas Instruments PCM 1792
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to PCM 24/192 and DSD128
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
50000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
100
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
0.005 - 0.25
Dimensions (mm)
206 x 72 x 210
Weight (kg)
1.89
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