Pro-Ject CD Box DS3 Red Book CD Player
PRO-JECT AUDIO SYSTEMS LAUNCH THE PRO-JECT CD BOX DS3 RED BOOK CD PLAYER
The Pro-ject CD Box DS3 is a ‘Red Book’ CD player and is the first model in the brand’s completely new, European made, Pro-Ject DS3 line.
Pro-Ject says that they picked the best features of their previous CD players and added the Texas Instruments PCM1796 DAC. The new Pro-Ject CD Box DS3 follows the launch of the more budget Pro-Ject CD Box S3 in January.
PRO-JECT CD BOX DS3
The Pro-Ject CD Box DS3 features a solid aluminium chassis to provide the best basis for the CD drive, along with a Blue Tiger CD-80 servo developed by Stream Unlimited.
A combination of three soft points isolate the drive from external vibration and one hard point channels high-frequency vibration, caused by the fast movement of the laser, into the solid chassis.
TRUE RED BOOK DIGITAL AUDIO
The drive is specifically optimized for 1:1 playback of Red Book CDDA standard.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Supports: Red Book CD-DA
Line-level output: 1 pair RCA
Digital outputs: 1 x optical TOSlink®, 1 x co-axial (S/PDIF)
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz/ ± 0,15dB
Noise floor: >105dBA / 20Hz – 20kHz
THD (analog output): <0,018%
THD (digital output): <0,005%
Line Level Output voltage: 2 Vrms / 0dBFS
D/A-converter: PCM1796
Power supply: 18V/1A DC, suitable for your country
Power consumption: 300 – 600mA DC, <0,5W in standby
Battery remote control: 1xCR2032 / 3V or 1xCR2025 / 3V
Dimensions WxHxD: 206 x 72 x 194 (200 incl. sockets) mm
Weight: 1660 g without power supply
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
Available in Silver or Black with optional Walnut or Eucalyptus side panels also available.
Available March/April at 699€ or $899
Will be available in the UK through distributor Henley Audio.
HiFi Pig Says: Pro-Ject are keeping CD fans happy at several price points, yet more proof if you need it that CD is not a dead format!
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