{"product_id":"pro-ject-cd-box-rs2-tube","title":"Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube – High-End CD Player with Balanced Tube Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube is a reference-class CD player designed for listeners who value musicality, precision, and timeless engineering. Combining a top-loading Red Book CD mechanism with a fully balanced tube output stage and a high-performance Texas Instruments PCM1796 DAC, it delivers a richly detailed, natural, and emotionally engaging listening experience. Built in Europe and finished in a solid aluminium chassis, the CD Box RS2 Tube represents Pro-Ject’s most advanced CD playback design to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-loading Red Book CD mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e SUOS DM-3381 low-vibration drive for stable, accurate disc reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully balanced tube output stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual E88CC vacuum tubes add warmth, depth, and harmonic richness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-end PCM1796 DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Instruments DAC in fully differential configuration for precise digital-to-analogue conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced and unbalanced outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR and RCA analogue outputs for flexible system integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optical and coaxial S\/PDIF for use with external DACs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision mechanical design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium top plate, magnetic clamp, and central-mass gravity layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear LCD display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows track info, time, and CD-Text where available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium aluminium remote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full system control with matching RS2-series design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD Box RS2 Tube is built for listeners who want more than just technical accuracy from digital playback. Its balanced tube output adds body and realism to recordings, while the low-jitter drive and high-quality DAC preserve detail and timing. Whether paired with a fully balanced reference system or a classic analogue setup, it brings CDs to life with a smooth, engaging, and deeply musical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Book CD-DA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Instruments PCM1796\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × E88CC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × RCA, 1 × balanced XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × optical (TOSLINK), 1 × coaxial (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max. 20 W, \u0026lt;0.5 W standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 V \/ 3 A DC, 100–240 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.6 × 8.4 × 20.0 cm (W × H × D, 21.0 cm with sockets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2 kg (without power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium IR remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for high-end two-channel systems, tube-based setups, and listeners with large CD collections who want reference-quality playback with musical warmth. Perfect for pairing with balanced preamps and power amplifiers in premium hi-fi systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with all standard audio CDs. Integrates easily with analogue systems via RCA or XLR, or with digital systems using optical or coaxial outputs. Designed to match visually and sonically with Pro-Ject RS2-series components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully balanced tube output adds warmth and musicality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality DAC and low-jitter CD mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid aluminium construction with elegant design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Cons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD playback only (no SACD or network streaming)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-loading design requires some vertical clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube delivers reference-level CD playback with the unmistakable character of real vacuum tubes—an elegant, musical solution for discerning listeners. 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