Product details
Highlights:
- 32-bit / 768 kHz DAC and DSD256
- Digital inputs
- Audiophile amplification
- Compact size
Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital Black
Part of the Pro-Ject Box electronics range, the Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital is a versatile model that doubles as aheadphone amplifier, audio DAC and preamplifier. Certified Hi-Res Audio, this Pro-Ject DAC supports PCM streams up to 32 bits / 768 kHz and DSD256.
Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital: 32-bit / 768 kHz, DSD256
ThePro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital headphone amplifier has an aluminium chassis with anti-vibration and anti-interference properties. Its brushed aluminium front panel houses the headphone output, source selector and volume control. This compact Pro-Ject headphone amplifier incorporates ultra-low-noise audiophile components arranged on circuits that minimise signal paths. At its heart, this Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital preamp incorporates a top-of-the-range ESS Sabre ESS9038 DAC that supports the vast majority of the latest audio formats. The Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital DAC is compatible with PCM streams up to 32 bits / 768 kHz and DSD256 files. To ensure quality conversion and limit jitter, the Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital DAC is coupled to a high-precision clock.
Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital: 68 mW at 32 ohms
The DAC of thePro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital headphone amplifier is combined with an ESS9063 amplification module. This audiophile model provides high-quality amplification with an extremely low distortion rate of just 0.0007%. As a result, it's whisper-quiet, so you can enjoy every detail of your high-definition music. The output power of this Pro-Ject headphone amplifier is 68 mW at 32 ohms. This means it can power a wide range of headphones and earphones. The USB DAC Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital can be customised by incorporating 5 filters.
Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital: digital connectivity
The rear panel of thePro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital headphone amplifier and DAC houses the connectivity. These include a USB B input for connection to a computer, a coaxial input and an optical input. This makes it possible to link this Pro-Ject DAC to a wide range of sources such as a CD player, a network player, an HD TV, etc. There's also a handy pre-out so you can connect it to an external amplifier.
DAC
ESS Sabre ESS9038 DAC
Precision clock
32-bit / 768 kHz and DSD256 compatible
Measurements
Amplification power: 68 mW / 32 ohms, 6.6 mW / 600 ohms
Harmonic distortion: 0.0007
Dynamic range: 120 dBA
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
RCA output power: 2.05 Vrms
Connection
1x USB-B input
1x optical input
1x coaxial input
1x RCA pre-out
1x 6.35 mm headphone output
Power supply
5V/0.5A DC power transformer
Power consumption (standby): <0.5 W
General
Dimensions (WxHxD): 103 x 37 x 120 mm
Weight: 0.36 kg