Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital

Yes, it features hardware MQA unfolding. This allows you to fully decode and play back high-resolution MQA files from streaming services like Tidal without needing software-based processing.

Absolutely. The device includes eight selectable digital filters, allowing you to fine-tune the audio characteristics to better suit your listening style or specific headphones.

By using two separate ESS Sabre DAC chips—one for each channel—the Pre Box S2 Digital minimizes crosstalk and improves channel separation. This results in a more precise, expansive soundstage compared to single-chip designs.

Yes, when connected to a computer via USB, the unit allows you to control playback functions like play, pause, and track navigation directly from the front panel, which is convenient if your computer is tucked away.

The Pre Box S2 Digital utilizes proprietary clock circuitry to achieve an exceptionally low jitter rate of 100 Femtoseconds. This precise timing helps ensure the digital-to-analog conversion process remains accurate and free from timing errors.

It is highly capable, supporting high-resolution audio up to 32bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512. It is designed to handle virtually any high-fidelity file format you might have in your digital library.