Pro-Ject Audio Re-Examines The Compact Disc Era With Cd Box Rs2

Utilise your antique CD collection with this exceptionally high-quality player.

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Analogue audio formats, including desirable vinyl collections and a selection of special-edition cassettes, are experiencing a significant resurgence; nevertheless, what is the status of the compact disc player? Pro-Ject Audio aims to reintroduce the CD player in an opulent manner with the Pro-Ject Audio CD Box RS2.

In recent years, companies such as Bang & Olufsen have endeavoured to rejuvenate the appeal of the CD player, while the Pro-Ject Audio CD Box RS2 features a sleek aluminium casing that embodies comparable design elements and advanced audio specifications for optimal home listening. Priced beyond $2,000 and presently exclusive to international markets such as Europe, the CD player exemplifies Pro-Ject Audio's unwavering commitment to superior performance, akin to its limited-edition turntables and audiophile-endorsed bookshelf speakers.

The CD Box RS2 Tube is part of the company's RS range, utilising a completely balanced tube output to facilitate CD playback instead of serving as a digital player for physical media. What is the essence of the Pro-Ject Audio CD Box RS2? The differential configuration of the Texas Instruments PCM1796 DAC is employed to drive its balanced tube output in conjunction with the SUOS DM‑3381 Red Book drive. The drive features a strong, low-vibration disc mechanism designed to minimise jitter and extraneous noise, while the vibration-dampened chassis aims to enhance the stability and dependability of the CD Box RS2 both internally and externally.

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An aluminium remote control operates the CD player, while the front buttons and a high-clarity, prominent display provide disc runtime and track count, along with relevant artist information if the CD includes CD text. The tube output design, with two excellent E88CC tubes, delivers crystal-clear audio comparable to an ultra-high-end record player, providing harmonic structure, warmth, and a superior listening experience, in contrast to the often lacklustre sound of certain digital players. Genuine vacuum tubes, as noted by Pro-Ject Audio, provide a sense of fluidity and auditory richness.

The Pro-Ject Audio CD Box RS2 Tube, offered in elegant black or refined silver, exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship, enhancing the enjoyment of an often-overlooked audio format. Pro-ject Audio asserts that its meticulously designed vacuum tubes produce a listening experience that is organic, musical, and emotionally resonant, providing a refreshing alternative to the frequently sterile nature of conventional digital playback. Although it is not currently available in the United States, the Pro-Ject Audio CD Box RS2 is unparalleled in the market, which will be pleasing to those who have retained their cherished CDs throughout the years.