Featuring the unmistakable ultra-compact aesthetics and all-metal construction of Box Design's DS2 range, the Tube Box DS2 is a comprehensive audiophile-grade vacuum-valve-equipped electronic system that allows the discerning user to exploit the potential of all types of moving-coil (MC) and moving-magnet (MM) pick-up cartridges at a very attractive price. The key to all this lies in the unique circuit topology employed, designed by the renowned Dr. Sykora to, in combination with rigorously selected discrete audiophile-grade components, deliver unprecedented levels of precision in a democratically priced phono preamplifier, far exceeding those offered by much more expensive models. A fully dual mono architecture to maximise channel separation is the spearhead of an exceptionally quiet circuitry with high precision RIAA equalisation, featuring two ECC83 vacuum tubes, allowing the Tube Box DS2 to simultaneously deliver warmth, dynamics and the high gain required by very low output moving coil (MC) pickup capsules. The extreme flexibility offered by the Tube Box DS2 also speaks loud and clear of the presence of a selected subsonic filter and the possibility of connecting up to two turntables, the latter option allowing the demanding user to enjoy two different sound aesthetics at the touch of a single button.
Features:
- Audiophile-grade phono preamplifier with an exceptional price/performance ratio.
- Based on vacuum tubes (two ECC83/12AX7).
- Compatible with moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) capsules.
- Adjustable input impedance between 10 and 1,000 ohms; fixed 47,000 Ohm.
- 5 gain settings: 40 dB, 45 dB, 50 dB, 60 dB and 65 dB.
- 3 capacitance settings: 100 pF, 220 pF and 320 pF.
- Dual mono circuit topology with low noise design.
- Executed with audiophile grade components.
- High precision RIAA equalisation circuitry.
- Possibility of connecting two turntables.
- All-metal, anti-magnetic and anti-resonant construction.
- Dimensions: 206 x 91 x 227 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 1.65 kg.
Option of decorative side panels in eucalyptus, rosenut or walnut wood for €100; more.
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