It also is the first product to come with replaceable tubes for tube rolling and soundshaping. The blue led on the units front will light up once the tube box is properly connected to the power supply. 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. 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. Im in the market for an integrated amp with a very small footprint. Dear music lover, thank you for purchasing a project audio phono amplifier. This precision tube box ds phono pre amplifier benefits from outstanding circuit technology from dr. For a current model project tube based phono stage try tube box ds2. Project claim optimal channel separation through dualmono circuitry. I always liked my tube box ii and was kicking myself for getting rid of it, so it could just be that my system sounds better with a pro ject preamp. In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instruction manual carefully. Additional adaptation possibilities, including projects unique variable impedance dial and a. Free delivery possible on eligible purchases lowest price guaranteed. 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.
Project stream box ds dear music lover, thank you for purchasing the project audio stream box ds. Bluetooth pairing with apple devices tap on settings, tap on bluetooth, turn on bluetooth. This pro ject tube box ds, though, is in another class of gear altogether. I bought the factory modified version and put in my nos 1965 mullard 12ax7s and thought it sounded ok. Find best deals and buying advice from consumers on project tube box 11 phono preamp from reevoo. Space and tonal realism makes for a very compelling listen and one that is very easy to spend extended sessions enjoying. Lets take a look at two such docks, specifically designed to work with the 30pin connectors on apple products and to appeal to those who prefer to supply their own amplification and speaker system. Since the 500b is a tube, i wanted to keep things as tubey as possible.
Based on a dualmono circuit topology featuring a matched pair of premium ecc803 golden pin tubes, tube box ds employs premium parts throughout the preamplifier circuitry including costly ultralow noise semiconductors. Pure cd players are in contrast to dvd or bluray disc players frequently better in playback of stereo cds. I found the vintage rca rings to sound great in my tube box ds. Impressive performance with useful flexibility at a very attractive price. Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse. 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. I happen to own and use the following pro ject phonos. Project tube box ds manual mmmc tube phono preamplifier. Part 2 phono stage comparison project tube box ds and ear. I sold it off and bought the pro ject tube box s, which is the updated tube box ii and i love it.
For the first time a variable selection of input impedance for mc cartridges can be done while playing a record. Discussion in audio hardware started by ashulman, dec 28, 2012. View and download boxdesign project pre box ds2 digital instructions for use manual online. Those are cheap, though, so it wasnt a big chunk of money to worry about. Here you will find all downloads stored in one place. I own several different makes of vintage 12ax7 tubes telefnkens, mullards, bugle boys, tung sols but the rca.
Project tube box ds phono preamp shop music direct. Stepping into the project room in the venetian i spied an entire wall of little boxesliterally dozens of them. Project tube box s reveal and powered up gadgetsgalore. 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.
The box ds phono preamplifier has mm and mc cartridge support, precise riaa. Or fill in the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Project tube box ds and swagman linear power supplylocation. Discussion in audio hardware started by jimbutsu, may, 2014. I use an audio technica at440mlb on a project 1xpression carbon tt. At the moment only one option exists for me the project stereo box s. Project tube box ds phono preamplifieraudio advisor. Suffice to say it wasnt long after montreal that kurt was in my living room quaffing fine belgian beer while setting up a 1 xpression deck, tube box phono preamp and speed box speed change unit, along with delivering a history lesson on project. I already knew they did a number of different phono stages, both ss and tube, but there appears to be a newish one id not seen before called the tube box ds uses 2 ecc83s and, interestingly, its allows for a continuous adjustment of impedance for mc cartridges from 10 to ohms with a fixed 47k option too. Quick overview of the wonderful sounding, extremely versatile stream box ds from projectbox design. A few months ago, the phono stage on the fisher died, so i had to get an external phono stage. Most external phono stages usually do and these pro ject budget preamp are remarkably well performing units for the money. This precision tube phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding. And heres where you can have hours of good, clean fun, because the valves in the tube box branded project and probably slovakian.
Premium phono preamplifier with tube output and highend sound. You can select between turntables and hifi electronics and go there to each desired line. Project turntables are designed in austria and the uk then built at the litovel factory in the czech republic. I use an audio technica at440mlb on a pro ject 1xpression carbon tt. The tube box is taller and much deeper, to accommodate the double triode tubes, which glow warmly through windows in the front plate. The project speed box ds strobo is a power supply used to control the speed of turntables. My problem with the ds is that theres too much high end. I had one of the original model pro ject tube box phono preamps and i remember hearing a small improvement with the sovtek 12ax7lps tubes i put in it. Norbert schmied, from the companys us representatives, sumiko, handily pointed me toward the dacs and streamers. Project tube box ds black vacuum tube phono preamplifier for.
Project audio systems project tube box s instructions. It offers connection for two turntables plus two selectable line outputs and a. Hazard warning for the user, the unit or possible misuse important notice. Superior tube like sound and a highclass 24 bit 192 khz da converter stage are combined in a perfect way. Tube box s2 is our very first product to feature a fully discreet circuit design without using any operational amplifiers opamps. Yes, either the project tube box s or ds will greatly outperform the builtin phono section of whats currently in your amp. Passport to a minor under the age 16 ds3053 0820 rev. In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instructions for use carefully. Most external phono stages usually do and these project budget preamp are remarkably well performing units for the money. Boxdesign project pre box ds2 digital instructions for. Project audio head box ds da converter and headphone. Project tube box ds and swagman separate power supply responding to. Connect the cable to the socket strobo on the rear panel.
Project pre box ds2 digital amplifier pdf manual download. The tube box ds presents an impressive sound, making it a great audiophile upgrade. Projects tube box ds is a precision vacuum tube phono preamplifier that benefits from. Project speed box ds strobo stores the last setting of speed including its adjustment after switch to stroboscope light accessory with project strobeit or a similar product it is possible to check speed of turntable using supplied led with cable. Your device will automatically start searching for available devices. After some research, i settled on the project ds tube box. This area serves you as informationdatabase of all current products. It comes with its operating manual and standard power supply.
Features include a subsonic filter, the use of special lownoise ics and gold plated rca sockets. Yes, either the pro ject tube box s or ds will greatly outperform the builtin phono section of whats currently in your amp. View and download project audio systems project tube box s instructions for use online. This gives the customer many options to pick from and alter the sound signature to his preference. Project tube box ds and swagman separate power supply. Based on a dualmono circuit topology featuring a matched pair of premium ecc803 golden pin tubes, tube box ds employs premium parts throughout the preamplifier circuitry including costly ultralow noise. Im really struggling to find any alternatives with similar dimensions in a similar price bracket. This precision tube phono preamplifier benefits from outstanding circuit technology from dr. Widely available and offering very good performance at each price level, the brand has gained much recognition over the last ten years and continues to develop new models. Technical specifications project tube box ii tubes. Unlike many other cd player these days which have a usb input for a laptop or music streamer to be plugged to their internal dacs, the project cd box ds has only a pair of analogue out jacks and a coax out. The ideal phono preamp for audiophiles project designed the tube box ds for those of us who are picky about analog sound. Features include 24192 spdif, toslink and async usb as well as pcm. The project audio head box ds is a great compact dacamp that can add space and quality sound to any desktop system.
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