The project tube box ds2 proved to be an enjoyable listen once the initial runin was completed. But, the company has a whole range of electronic components under its box design range of which this, the project box design streambox ds, is part at only 20cm wide, its narrower than its peers and has a much smaller footprint, making it easy to accommodate in an. Feb 16, 20 the ds is a little less quiet than either the phono box rs or the m1 vinl. The speed box ds performs this change by the push of a button between 33 and 45 rpm. Reproduction without prior permission or for financial gain is strictly prohibited. In addition to a highquality, durable drive is essential for the perfect cd playback as well as a servo control optimized for audio playback. Pre box ds2 digital a true high performance allarounder. Pro ject stream box ds dear music lover, thank you for purchasing the pro ject audio stream box ds. Download box drive to your windows or mac for an incredibly simple way to work with all of your files right from your desktop, taking up very little hard drive space.
In addition to a highquality, durable drive is essential for the perfect cd playback as well. In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instruction manual carefully. When is disabled, the knob, when adjusted, still changes the sound almost like a gain function. Linnenberg vivace lynx hilo phatlab audio phantasy. Project phono box ds mmmc phono pre amp richer sounds. The program is free to download, is powerful and well created, but at the instant it is only sized for the iphone instead of the ipad that is more capable.
I imagined i was in the pro ject factory watching as a horde of workers assembled before a giant poster of a pro ject turntable before the start of their shift. The speed box ds is a very useful accessory for many project turntables that do not offer a builtin electronic speed change. Hi, what would be the best setting on the tube box for a denon dl110. May 22, 2012 the pro ject stream box ds front panel presents a single button power, a 7x 5 cm color lcd display, and a usb port. Pure cd players are in contrast to dvd or bluray disc players frequently better in playback of stereo cds. The project stream box ds net is a highspecification music client that is. With its folded metal casing, subtle push buttons and external power supply the phono box ds is a great option for those getting into their vinyl. Project tube box ds settings steve hoffman music forums. The tube box ds presents an impressive sound, making it a great audiophile upgrade for almost any midpriced analogue hifi system. Tap on pre box ds2 digital and confirm by pressing subsonic button on pre box ds2 digital alternatively button 8 on remote control when the blue led of input 5 is blinking fast.
The ds2 takes this a step further by making these settings adjustable via frontpanel pushbuttons. There is a slight hiss or tube rush i guess it could be called, but this is only at high volumes, volume more than 12 oclock. The advanced pre box ds2 digital is an universal and very flexible preamplifier and da converter of highest class. It made every recording sound wonderfully lush and warm, like a beautiful sunset.
The project stream box ds front panel presents a single button power, a 7x 5 cm color lcd display, and a usb port. It accepts a usb thumb drive as shown, hard drive, or sd card containing mp3, wma, aac, or variablebitrate files up to 384kbps compression. If you are looking for a good sounding cd transport, check out the project box ds. Stream box ds net includes powerful audiophilefeatures. Project stream box s2 ultra music streamer soundstage. The cd box ds as well as cd box s is designed exclusively for playing audio cds on the red book standard by philips and is in this discipline, a true master of his trade. Pro ject phono box s2 compact mmmc phono preamplifier. The dac box ds is the least good looking here by some way compared to the meridian director, for example, it looks like it has come from a previous century with its fussy display and blocky appearance. The good news is the fact that project has developed an android variation for those that have idevicephobia. Its a good step forward too while the more affordable preamps have an mcmm switch or button, the phono box ds gives you a lot more control over gain. Pair it with a compact usb dac like projects pre box s2 and you have a very nice, smallfootprint digital source for streamed and locally stored music.
I use an audio technica at440mlb on a project 1xpression carbon tt. When i did this, the progress bar froze after the app said that. The project box ds cd player was used as a transport driving the chord hugo. Connect the cable to the socket strobo on the rear panel. Obviously the pro ject manual says very little so any help here would be greatly appreciated.
Project cd box ds audiophile home cd player, silver. But for a twochannel stereo component, this little guy has it all. For the first time all setup options can be made from the front panel. Ive outlined a few software and networking issues, but i dont think any of them is a dealbreaker. If youve invested in a quality turntable, to get the best sound youll really need a dedicated phono preamp, such the pro ject phono box ds. The quartz regulation and filter circuit gives a far better. These main members of the box variety of electronic equipment have not proved unimpressive with some innovative attributes. Project audio systems tube box ds instructions for use pdf. Project tube box ds2 premium phono preamplifier with tube output and highend sound. Many turntables in the market including all the project models use ac synchronous motors and the speed box ds can be used for ultimate speed consistency and electronic speed. Features include 24192 spdif, toslink and async usb as well as pcm.
Project stream box dsa integrated amplifiernetwork playerdac. Cambridge azur, project phono box s and moon 110lp. But, the company has a whole range of electronic components under its box design range of which this, the project box design streambox ds, is part at only 20cm wide, its narrower than its peers and has a much smaller footprint, making it easy to accommodate in an overcrowded. It uses a 24bit96khz upsampling da converter, and album metadata can be displayed and navigated via the frontpanel display. It works very well as a cd transport, and oh yes it is a pretty good cd player too. I put the stream box rs through its paces, playing all of my usual test tracks. This pro ject tube box ds, though, is in another class of gear altogether.
Projects speed box ds offers a simple upgrade to your turntable, giving it precision speed control for pitch perfect playback. The built in da converter ak4490, from high end manufacturer asahi kasai microdevices. Pro ject speed box ds strobo stores the last setting of speed including its adjustment after switch to stroboscope light accessory with pro ject strobeit or a similar product it is possible to check speed of turntable using supplied led with cable. Add to this the entire fiasco surrounding dab digital radio as well as the fact this is an alternative reason why a digital streaming device of some kind makes perfect sense, and that its just as easy to locate a better.
Boxdesign project tube box ds instructions for use pdf. Project dac to your pc or mac and select it as output device. By downloading jamcast from sds technologies, users can set up their stream. Project phono box ds2 usb silverwalnut pj71652999 a lot of people already have or plan to buy a very high quality turntable, driven by the fascination of the analogue sound. I could perhaps criticise it for having a warmish tonal balance and slightly softened extreme high frequencies, but that would miss the point if its innate musicality and convincing presentation of music. View and download boxdesign project tube box ds instructions for use online. Here at project, we are big supporters of the roon software, that is why we wanted the stream box s2 ultra to be roon ready and fully certified. Select the check updates option to download the latest software for the stream box. While projects streambox ds may be a handy size, we found it lacking in its ability to deliver the goods tested at. I was discussing this new project box elsewhere only a few days ago. Project products are available at tong lee, low yat plaza, kuala lumpur. Discussion in audio hardware started by boulder, oct 30, 2015. This is a headphone amp and preamp with ten inputs, whose output stage can go solid state to valve and back again with the flick of a switch.
The cd box ds2t is designed exclusively as a pure audio cd transport, sending digital red book standard signals to an external digital to analogue converter and is a true master of his trade. The upnp support is par for the course, and theres a screwin aerial to fit on the back of the unit for wireless connectivity, which is a welcome addition to the wired ethernet option. Project pre box s2 digital impression thread headphone. Cambridge azur, pro ject phono box s and moon 110lp. The pre box ds is designed to sit perfectly with the amp box ds or amp box ds mono power amplifiers to offer a rich, detailed, true hifi performance. The dealer also said he played around with the tube box ds when it came in and had problems getting the controls working properly until he called project and discovered that the documentation stated to do the opposite of what needs to be done to get everything working properly. Box control was developed for the stream box range of project audio systems and will revolutionise the way of controlling your box design devices.
Project pre box s2 digital impression thread page 3. Nov 11, 2014 the project box ds cd player was used as a transport driving the chord hugo. The artefacts i noticed on first listening poor bass representation and a strident top end are no longer present. This way you can simply pick your stream box s2 ultra in the roon interface and send bitperfect audio streams to it over your network. Project stream box ds net network player hifi corner. Project1xpression carbon classicturntablesacoustic sounds. Norbert schmied, from the companys us representatives, sumiko, handily pointed me toward the dacs and streamers. This precision tube phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit technology from dr. A 12volt trigger switch option is also provided so other components connected to the pre box ds can be power activated at the same time. Project may be best known for their turntables, but they offer a dizzying. Project speed box ds speed controller the listening.
Apr 25, 2012 project box design stream box ds rear view. Todays stream box is from the rs line, the top of the project digital heap. The cd box ds is a compact cd player from project that provides consistent, errorfree playback that will make your entire cd collection sound better than ever before. Premium phono preamplifier with tube output and highend sound. The quartzcontrolled oscillator of the speed box ds generates clean acpower without mains distortion. This project tube box ds, though, is in another class of gear altogether.
Apr 18, 2014 this video is about pro ject speedbox test on music hall mmf5. Shortly after the delivery of pro ject s new phono box s2 phono preamplifier, i had a daydream. If youve invested in a quality turntable, to get the best sound youll really need a dedicated phono preamp, such the project phono box ds. Who wouldnt want to play their growing horde of audio files the same ones that feed the ipod and itunes on the big system, with. Project tube box ds owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the vinyl engine bears no responsibility for errors or other inaccuracies. My unhappy project phono box ds experience vinyl engine. Project stream box ds network player as with so a lot of matters in the whole world these days, music is going virtual.
Voices were presented naturally and an overall nonfatiguing sound meant that the tube box ds2 would be very much at home in many modern systems or those seeking the. The project tube box ds seems to be one of those products that gently persuades the listener that its way is the right way. Upgrade to best possible turntable performance with convenient speed changeover through keypress. Projects stream box s2 ultra is a nifty little product with lots of applications. Project may be best known for their turntables, but they offer a dizzying array of products through their box designs line as well. Pro ject stream box rs network player a few of the most notable new arrivals have already been the rs series. Yes, a multichannel hometheater receiver might do more.
Project stream box ds dear music lover, thank you for purchasing the project audio stream box ds. The built in da converter ak4490, from high end manufacturer asahi kasai microdevices, has five different digital filters which let you shape the sound to your preference. Stepping into the project room in the venetian i spied an entire wall of little boxesliterally dozens of them. The pro ject d2 digital would hit just the right sweet spot for me in price and features for an objective listening comparison, and as an added bonus its a desktop and portable device. I use an audio technica at440mlb on a pro ject 1xpression carbon tt. To use tidal on project, check if your stream box has the latest firmware installed. A dedicated cd player provides superior audio playback than any combo dvdblurayaudio cd player can achieve. Project audio systems is known as the world leading manufacturer of. This dac sits in the middle of pro ject s range and is designed and built in the eu. Im using in the mm position with 40db gain and the 167 pf capacitance setting which is perfect for the vast majority of mm cartridges one is likely to use with this. This video is about project speedbox test on music hall mmf5. Here at pro ject, we are big supporters of the roon software, that is why we wanted the stream box s2 ultra to be roon ready and fully certified.
Aug 18, 2017 i was discussing this new pro ject box elsewhere only a few days ago. This dac sits in the middle of projects range and is designed and built in the eu. Project phono box s2 compact mmmc phono preamplifier. Ive outlined a few software and networking issues, but i. I imagined i was in the project factory watching as a horde of workers assembled before a giant poster of a project turntable before the start of their shift. Pro jects speed box ds offers a simple upgrade to your turntable, giving it precision speed control for pitch perfect playback. Part 2 phono stage comparison project tube box ds and ear.
The project d2 digital would hit just the right sweet spot for me in price and features for an objective listening comparison, and as an added bonus its a desktop and portable device. From cd players to speakers and most everything in between, in multiple lines ranging from the e line, c line, s line, ds line, and rs line in ascending price order. This precision tube phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit. The speed box ds is a very useful accessory for many pro ject turntables that do not offer a builtin electronic speed change.
Oct 30, 2015 hi, what would be the best setting on the tube box for a denon dl110. Pro ject dac to your pc or mac and select it as output device. Designed and engineered to the highest of standards for a superior sound, its highlights include selected amplifier modules, audiophilegrade capacitors and smd surface mount device implementation. Project audios referenceclass audio streamer, that goes far beyond the award winning audiophile grade highend audio streaming client stream box dsnet. The pre box s2 digital goes for 349 euro, does mqa and dsd and takes in usb, coax, and optical signals. Hazard warning for the user, the unit or possible misuse important notice. Project stream box dsa integrated amplifiernetwork. Shortly after the delivery of projects new phono box s2 phono preamplifier, i had a daydream. Jan 14, 20 stepping into the pro ject room in the venetian i spied an entire wall of little boxesliterally dozens of them. The project stream box ds net is a highspecification music client that is designed to offer audiophile.
The usb hard disk or storage media is not recognized by the stream box ds net. Project is a name youd associate more with oldschool turntables than fancydan, streaming technology. Download the latest version of project box control. I played a selection of 24192 downloads from through the frontmounted usb socket from most of the. Pro ject may be best known for their turntables, but they offer a dizzying array of products through their box designs line as well.
Hands on with projects phono box ds the listening post. Many of them also want to record their vinyl in a simple, yet highend way. May 17, 2017 box control was developed for the stream box range of pro ject audio systems and will revolutionise the way of controlling your box design devices. Power outputs are galvanic decoupled from the input current. Pro ject stream box ds network player as with so a lot of matters in the whole world these days, music is going virtual. Using hiquality, quartz regulation and filtered circuitry, motor speed is regulated for better stability, silky smooth operation and low noise into the drive motor. View and download project audio systems tube box ds instructions for use online. Pro ject phono box ds2 usb silverwalnut pj71652999 a lot of people already have or plan to buy a very high quality turntable, driven by the fascination of the analogue sound. I have a vpi classic turntable with a ortofon 2m blue. Luxman c12 preamp, hafler 220 amp, avid 102 speakers.
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