Description
Pre Box RS Digital takes the all features of DAC Box RS and adds a linear line preamp with both solid-state and tube output stages for you to choose between. A pair of Texas Instruments PCM1792 DAC chips are used in a dual differential mode to achieve ultimate fidelity. As a selectable feature, a second PCM5102 DAC chip from Texas Instruments is built-in and handles 32bit/384kHz. A high-class headphone output with selectable impedance is also implemented and meets the demands of most headphones on the market. All told, Pre Box RS Digital delivers three-dimensional soundstaging, a wealth of micro-detail and enticing resolution that’s sure to impress digital music lovers.
Features
- Switchable DAC chips: 2x PCM1792 or PCM5102
- 9 digital inputs: i²S, AES/EBU, Toslink, S/PDIF coax
- Analog: Pre-out XLR/RCA/headphone, RCA input
- Headphone amp with adaptable output impedance
- Fully balanced double mono design
- Output stage switchable between 6922 tube & solid state
- Ultra-linear and ultra low noise
- Pure Class A circuitry
- Blue Alps volume control
- DC power supply (< 1 watt standby power)
- IR remote control included
- Available in black and silver
- Handmade in Europe
Specs
- DACs: 2x PCM1792 24bits/192kHz; PCM5102 32bits/384kHz
- Tubes: 2 x 6922EH Frequency response: 20Hz – 50kHz (0dB/-0,1 dB)
- Signal to noise ratio: -100dB (IEC -A)
- THD: 0,005% solid state / 0,25% tube
- 1x USB 2.0 Audio 32/384 + DoP (DSD64/128)
- 1x RJ45 Sonic I2S for CD Box RS in Sonic mode
- 2x S/PDIF 24/192 coaxial
- 4x S/PDIF
- Optical: 24/96, 1x AES/EBU balanced 24/192
- Line-level inputs: 1 pair RCA sockets
- Input impedance: 33kΩ
- Analog outputs: 1x XLR + 1x RCA pre out, headphone (6,35mm jack)
- Headphone impedance: 5/20/50 Ω switchable
- Analog input sensitivity: 1,6V rms for full headphone output
- Master clock output: 16,9344MHz
- Outboard power supply: 20V/3A DC, suitable for your country’s mains supply
- Power consumption: 300mA solid / 850mA tube / 90mA standby
- Replacement battery remote control: 1 x CR2032 / 3V or 1 x CR2025 / 3V
Upgrades & Add-Ons…
Power Box RS Uni 1-way
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Pre Box RS2 Digital
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CD Box RS2 T
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DAC Box RS2
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