Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube CD Player
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Features
| Coaxial Digital Output | No |
|---|---|
| Optical Digital Output | No |
| Includes Pre Amp | No |
| Brand Color | None |
| Includes DAC Digital Inputs | No |
| USB Digital Output | No |
| AES/EBU Digital Output | No |
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | 2 Years |
| Remote Control | No |
| Upsampling Feature | No |
| Product Type | Other |
Tech Specs
Disc Support
- Supported Format: Red Book CD-DA
Valve Complement
- Tubes: 2 x E88CC
Digital Outputs (S/PDIF)
- Optical Output: 1 x TOSlink
- Coaxial Output: 1 x RCA
Analog Outputs
- Unbalanced Output: 1 x RCA
- Balanced Output: 1 x XLR
Digital to Analogue Conversion
- DAC Chipset: PCM1796
Power Supply
- Type: External outboard power supply
- DC Output: 20 V / 3000 mA
- AC Input: 100 to 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
- Power Consumption: 20 W maximum
- Standby Power Consumption: Less than 0.5 W
Remote Control
- Battery Type: 1 x CR2032 3 V or 1 x CR2025 3 V
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 206 x 84 x 200 mm
- Depth Including Sockets: 210 mm
- Weight: 3.2 kg (without power supply)
Description
The Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube CD Player represents the pinnacle of Pro-Ject’s RS2 range, combining refined industrial design with uncompromising audio engineering. Built as a true Red Book CD player, it focuses exclusively on extracting the highest possible performance from compact discs.
Its elegant full aluminium chassis houses a precision top-loading mechanism with a magnetic clamp and central mass gravity design for stability. Unlike multi-format players, this unit is purpose-built for stereo CD playback, allowing every design decision to serve sound quality.
From the layout of the circuitry to the isolation of sensitive components, the CD Box RS2 Tube is engineered for listeners who value physical media and demand musical realism from their digital sources.
Balanced Tube Output for Natural Musicality
At the heart of the Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube CD Player is a fully balanced tube output stage using two premium E88CC valves. This design brings the organic warmth and harmonic richness of valves to digital playback without sacrificing detail or resolution.
The tube stage acts as a sophisticated buffer that adds fluidity, depth and tonal colour, resulting in a sound that feels natural and emotionally engaging. Music flows with ease, vocals gain body and texture, and instruments sound more lifelike and dimensional.
This approach avoids the sterile character often associated with digital sources, offering instead an inviting and musical presentation that closely resembles the experience of high-quality analogue playback.
Precision Red Book Transport and Servo Control
The Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube CD Player uses the SUOS DM 3381 CD drive paired with the advanced BlueTiger CD 88 servo system. Designed and manufactured in Europe, this transport is optimised specifically for Red Book CD DA playback.
The robust aluminium housing reduces vibration and protects the laser assembly from external interference. The BlueTiger servo acts as the control centre of the mechanism, managing data retrieval with exceptional accuracy.
Advanced error correction and predictive algorithms ensure reliable reading even from imperfect discs. This precise control minimises jitter and timing errors, allowing the downstream electronics to work with a clean and stable digital signal for superior sonic results.
High End DAC and Flexible Connectivity
Digital conversion in the Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube CD Player is handled by the highly regarded Texas Instruments PCM1796 DAC. Chosen for its smooth and analogue-like character, this converter has a long history in high-end audio designs. Operating in a fully differential configuration, it feeds the balanced tube output stage directly for maximum signal integrity.
The player offers both single-ended RCA and fully balanced XLR analogue outputs, each with its own dedicated output stage. Optical and coaxial digital outputs are also provided, allowing the CD Box RS2 Tube to function as a high-quality transport with an external DAC if desired.
Clean Power and Upgrade Potential
Power integrity plays a crucial role in the performance of the Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube CD Player. To protect the sensitive tube circuitry from electromagnetic interference, the player uses an external power supply.
This keeps noise away from the audio path and ensures stable operation. For enthusiasts seeking even higher performance, Pro-Ject offers the optional Power Box RS2 Sources linear power supply as an upgrade. This enhancement further improves soundstage depth, background silence and fine detail retrieval.
The ability to upgrade the power supply makes the CD Box RS2 Tube a flexible long-term investment that can grow with the rest of a high-end system.
Craftsmanship, Usability and Timeless Appeal
Every aspect of the Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube CD Player reflects meticulous attention to detail. The precision-machined aluminium enclosure is available in silver or black and provides excellent shielding and durability.
A clear front panel display shows track information and CD text when available, while intuitive front controls and a solid aluminium remote make operation effortless.
Despite its compact size, the player delivers performance associated with far larger and more expensive designs. By combining mechanical precision, advanced digital engineering and the unmistakable character of valve output stages, the CD Box RS2 Tube offers a deeply satisfying way to rediscover and enjoy a compact disc collection.