Project Head Box DS2 B
Free UK Delivery
Discontinued
Project Head Box DS2 B
The Head Box DS2 B is a fully balanced headphone amplifier designed to get the very best performance from any high-end headphone, marking a real step-up in performance compared to previous models.
While the headphone market has improved notably in recent years, with many technical advances that have improved the sound ability of models across the price spectrum, headphone amplifiers have largely lagged behind, save for a few high-end designs. The Head Box DS2 B enters as an affordable high-end offering, promising to drive almost any set of headphones.
The high maximum output of the Head Box DS2 B (1100mW into 33Ω) means it will drive almost anything, even the more complicated planar magnetic designs. However, to ensure wide compatibility there are three different current settings and four different gain settings available on the front panel. There’s also the option to connect both balanced (4-Pin XLR) and unbalanced (6.3mm jack) headphone cables.
Internally the Head Box DS2 B is laid out in dual-mono configuration, complete with a phase inverter to convert any unbalanced signal to a balanced one immediately at the input stage. For accurate reproduction, the premium TPA6120A2 amplifier chip from Texas Instruments has been used. The result is clear and accurate, yet inviting, soundstage with rich details and a silent noise floor.
Who is Project?
It's no secret that ProJect design and engineer some of the most critically acclaimed turntables and turntable accessories in the market. In an effort to prove themselves in other aspects of hifi, ProJect have released their 'Box Design' series; a collective of amplifiers, CD players, iPod docks and more - all of which exist in astonishingly compact cabinets. These compact units can be combined with dedicated shelf cabinets to form a tidy mini-system appearance while retaining the quality and 'ease-of-upgrade' of hifi separates.
Power output | 2x 550mW (into 33ohms, both channels driven) |
Signal-to-noise ratio | 98dB (A weighted, full output) |
THD +N | < 0,02% |
Gain (unbalanced) | 0,3,9,12dB (without load) |
Gain (balanced) | 6,9,15,18dB (without load) |
Frequency response | 20Hz - 20kHz (+-0,2dB) |
Analogue inputs | 1 pair RCA/Cinch sockets line 1 pair XLR input |
Headphone output | 1x 6.3mm (single ended), 1x 4 Pin XLR (balanced) |
Analogue loop outputs | 1 pair RCA/Cinch 1 pair XLR |
Headphone impedance | 8 - 600ohms recommended |
Trigger in/out | 12V |
Power supply | 18V/1A DC |
Standby Power consumption | < 0,5W |
Dimensions W x H x D | 206 x 71 x 218 mm (alu) 240 x 72 x 218 mm (wood) |
Weight | 1461 g (alu) without power supply 1960 g (wood) without power supply |
UK Delivery
Providing your item is in stock, the order is usually dispatched within 24 hours. Postage and packing is completely free for orders over £99*. Out of stock items will be dispatched as soon as they become available, which can take between 4 to 21 days
UK Delivery orders are sent via our couriers' DPD Local on a next-day-delivery service and usually take between 1 and 3 days.
Local Delivery
Certain manufacturers disallow mail order for their products, however a local delivery may be possible.
We offer a local delivery service for a large number of our products. After your order has been placed, a member of the Hifi Gear team will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for your local, personal delivery.
Click & Collect
We offer a free ‘Click & Collect’ service on all items. As soon as your order has been completed and is ready for collection a member of our team will be in contact with you. Orders can be collected from our store at 11 King Street, Hereford, HR4 9BW.
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