Pro-Ject Audio DAC Box E Digital to Analog Converter
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Pro-Ject Audio DAC Box E Digital to Analog Converter
Overview
The Pro-Ject DAC Box E converts digital audio from CD players, Blu-ray and DVD players, or set-top boxes into a clean analog signal your amplifier or preamp can use, at an entry-level price point.
Inside is a precision D/A converter chip paired with a low-noise output stage and low output impedance, so the signal stays clean even feeding longer cable runs or budget-friendly preamps.
Its compact, internally shielded chassis is small enough to sit right next to the source component it's upgrading.
Simcoe Audio Video Insight
We recommend the DAC Box E for anyone pairing an older CD player, Blu-ray player, or TV with a stereo system that lacks its own digital input. It's a straightforward, affordable way to bring a legacy digital source up to a modern analog stereo setup.
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Why the DAC Box E Stands Out
24-Bit/192kHz D/A Conversion
Supports high-resolution PCM audio from digital sources.
Coaxial and Optical Inputs
Connects via S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) or optical (Toslink).
Precision D/A Converter Chip
Paired with a low-noise output stage for a clean analog signal.
Low Output Impedance
Linear circuit design avoids interference with cables or preamps.
Internal Metal Shielding
A compact chassis with shielding to reduce noise pickup.
Gold-Plated RCA Outputs
Corrosion-resistant connections for a lasting signal path.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- Owners of Legacy CD, Blu-ray, or DVD Players: adds digital-to-analog conversion to feed an amplifier or preamp without a digital input.
- Listeners Upgrading a TV's Optical Output: pulls more detail out of a TV's digital audio than most built-in DACs.
- Budget-Conscious Listeners: an affordable first step into external DAC territory.
How It Compares
Pro-Ject also offers the Pre Box S2 Digital, a step-up digital preamplifier and DAC with more inputs and onboard volume control. The DAC Box E keeps things simpler and more affordable, focused purely on stereo digital-to-analog conversion for listeners who already have a preamp or integrated amp in their system.
Pro-Ject Audio DAC Box E Digital to Analog Converter Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pro-Ject Audio Systems |
| Product Type | Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) |
| Colour Options | Black or White |
| Digital Connectivity | |
| Digital Inputs | 1x Coaxial (S/PDIF, RCA), 1x Optical (Toslink) |
| D/A Converter | CS4344, 24-bit/192kHz |
| Supported Format | PCM (stereo only, no multi-channel support) |
| Sampling Rates | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, and 192 kHz (coaxial only) |
| Analog Output | |
| Output | 1 pair RCA/phono |
| Output Voltage | 0.7 Vrms |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | 18V / 500mA DC (outboard) |
| Power Consumption | 200mA DC, less than 1W in standby |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Dimensions | 4.72" W x 1.26" H x 3.94" D (4.17" D with sockets) / 120 x 32 x 100 mm (106 mm with sockets) |
| Weight | 250 g (0.55 lb) without power supply |