Pro-Ject CD Box DS3 CD Player
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Please note that used headphones (for hygiene reasons) and custom or special-order items cannot be returned. If you need assistance arranging a return, we’re always happy to help.
Product Summary
The Pro-Ject CD Box DS3 is a premium compact CD player designed for customers who still value physical media and want a more serious, more refined source than a general-purpose disc player can usually provide. Built as a dedicated Red Book CD player, it is aimed at listeners who want to get the best from a CD collection while keeping the system neat, elegant and compact.
A big part of the appeal is the way it combines purposeful engineering with easy day-to-day use. The slot-in CD mechanism, high contrast dot-matrix display and included remote control make operation straightforward, while the rigid aluminium housing is designed to give the drive a more stable and accurate platform than lighter, less substantial designs. Pro-Ject also fits the CD Box DS3 with a Texas Instruments PCM1796 DAC, helping it deliver a strong analogue performance straight into a conventional amplifier.
It is also a flexible choice for customers who may want to build on their system over time. Alongside its RCA analogue output, the CD Box DS3 provides both coaxial and optical digital outputs, making it easy to partner with an external DAC later on if desired. For customers wanting a compact CD player with genuine hi-fi ambition, strong build quality and a more substantial musical presentation, the CD Box DS3 is an excellent choice.
Key Benefits
- Dedicated audio CD design helps deliver a more focused and refined performance than general-purpose disc players
- Texas Instruments PCM1796 DAC is designed to provide a smooth, detailed and confident analogue sound
- Rigid aluminium housing helps give the CD mechanism a more stable platform for accurate playback
- Coaxial and optical digital outputs give you a clear upgrade path if you want to add an external DAC later
- Compact casework makes it easy to add high-quality CD playback to smaller hi-fi systems and living spaces
- Slot-in CD mechanism keeps operation neat, simple and satisfying in everyday use
- High contrast dot-matrix display makes playback information easier to read from across the room
- Strong choice for customers who want a serious CD source without moving to a full-width component
- 2 years manufacturers warranty, extended to 3 years if registered with Pro-Ject within 4 months of purchase
Technical Specifications
CD Player Details
- Product Type: High-end audio CD player
- Disc Compatibility: Red Book CD, CD-R, CD-RW and Hybrid-SACD
- Drive Mechanism: Slot-in CD drive
- DAC: Texas Instruments PCM1796, 24 bit / 192 kHz
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0.15 dB
- Noise Floor: Greater than 103 dBA
- THD: Less than 0.01%
- Analogue Output: 1 x pair RCA
- Digital Outputs: 1 x coaxial S/PDIF, 1 x optical S/PDIF
- Output Voltage: 2 Vrms
- Display: High contrast dot-matrix display
- Control: Front panel controls and remote control
- Power Supply: 18 V / 500 mA DC external power supply
- Power Consumption: 18 V / 500 mA DC
- Standby Power Consumption: Less than 0.5 W
- Colour Options: Silver or black
- Made In: Europe
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 20.6 x 7.2 x 19.4 cm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 1.66 kg without power supply
What’s in the Box
- Pro-Ject CD Box DS3 CD player
- Remote control
- External power supply
- Product documentation
