Pro-Ject DAC BOX E

The Pro-Ject DAC Box E is an affordable yet exceptional D/A converter designed for digital audio sources, offering both optical and coaxial connections. Despite its budget-friendly price, it delivers remarkable sound quality, supporting high-definition music data up to 24/192kHz. This unit incorporates high-quality components, including precision D/A converter chips and a low-noise output stage.

Features

• 24bit / 192kHz D/A conversion
• Co-axial (RCA) & optical (Toslink) S/PDIF input
• SMD circuitry
• Special low noise components
• Internal metal shielding
• Small size allows installation close to source
• Gold plated RCA connection sockets
• Outboard power supply included
• Black or White casing

Connections

The DAC Box E serves as an ideal upgrade for any digital stereo audio source. It is particularly well-suited for budget-friendly CD players, Blu-ray or DVD players with CD playback, set-top boxes, and similar devices. Its audio circuitry is expertly designed to be perfectly linear, with a low output impedance to prevent any adverse effects from cables or pre-amps.

Excellent Value with Excellent Sound

With class-leading audio performance, the DAC Box E stands out as an excellent low-cost audio solution, offering remarkable value for money in its category.

Specifications

Line-level output:	1 pair RCA/phono sockets
Output voltage:	0.7 Vrms
Digital inputs:	1x coaxial (S/PDIF), 1x optical (TOSlink®)
D/A converter:	CS4344. 24Bit/192kHz
Supported audio format:	PCM (LPCM) (Stereo only, no support for multi-channel formats)
Sampling rates (Optical and coaxial input):	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, and 192 kHz (coaxial only)
Outboard power supply:	18 V / 500 mA DC; 220 - 240V, 50Hz
Power consumption:	200 mA DC, <1W in standby
Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets):	120 x 32 x 100 (106) mm
Weight:	250 g without power supply