Pro-Ject DAC Box RS2

The switchable output stage lets you choose between the sonic signature of a tube circuit and a solid-state circuit. You can opt for the tube setting if you prefer a warmer, more organic sound, or switch to solid-state for greater precision, speed, and transparency.

Yes, it is highly capable. It supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD512, and features full hardware and software decoding for MQA, making it compatible with virtually any high-resolution digital source.

The unit utilizes a dual-mono configuration with two ESS9038Q2M chips. This setup ensures excellent channel separation and dynamic range, which is essential for high-fidelity audio performance.

Absolutely. It features a wide array of digital inputs, including USB, I2S HDMI, AES/EBU, Toslink, and S/PDIF coax, allowing you to connect almost any digital source. For outputs, it provides both balanced XLR and standard RCA connections to integrate with your amplifier.

The advanced re-clocking, managed by an XMOS microcontroller, works to minimize jitter—the timing errors that can degrade digital audio. By ensuring the data is processed with precise timing, it results in a cleaner, more stable, and more accurate soundstage.

The robust aluminum chassis is designed to be functional as well as attractive. It provides excellent shielding against electromagnetic interference and vibrations, both of which can negatively impact the sensitive internal components.