Fully Discrete Tube Phono Preamplification
Featuring fully discrete circuitry and user-replaceable tubes, the Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 offers a rich, relaxed sonic presentation with the blossoming midrange character typical of higher-end phono preamp designs. It delivers precise RIAA equalization for hyper-accurate frequency reproduction and features a dual-mono configuration that creates a soundstage comparable to more expensive units. Equipped with low-noise, fully discrete audio circuitry, polystyrene capacitors, a premium FET input stage, and gold-plated RCA connectors, the Tube Box S2 ensures top-notch performance. This versatile preamp accommodates both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges and includes selectable gain levels, switchable input impedance, and a subsonic filter. Moreover, the Tube Box S2’s easily replaceable tubes encourage adventurous tube rolling and custom sound shaping. Finally, the Tube Box S2 boasts a well-filtered, high-voltage anode power supply and a sandwiched metal chassis, ensuring effective isolation against interference. Vinyl enthusiasts searching for an accessible tube phono preamp will find the Tube Box S2 to be an enticing option.
Elevate your LPs with tube-driven sound
The Tube Box S2 boasts a hybrid design with a FET input stage and ECC83 tubes in both the input and gain stages. It boasts fully discrete audio circuitry, providing an ultra-clean signal path without op-amps, which can potentially add unwanted coloration to your signal. Additionally, high-precision RIAA equalization guarantees spot-on frequency reproduction, while a dual-mono design enhances channel separation. Moreover, this phono preamp’s easily replaceable tubes unlock a massive range of options for tube rolling and customization. Finally, the Tube Box S2’s sandwiched metal housing protects against vibrational and electromagnetic interference.
Pro-Ject: projecting sonic purpose and premium playback performance
Since its founding in 1991, Pro-Ject has pursued a singular mission: provide premium analog listening experiences for music lovers. During a time in which the succession of CDs and digital audio over analog and vinyl seemed all but inevitable, company founder Heinz Lichtenegger doubled down. Lichtenegger and his talented team were determined to introduce new listeners to the world of genuine, true-stereo, hi-fi audio, complete with a menu of value-laden products. Considering that the RIAA reported that vinyl outsold CDs in 2022 — the first time it had done so since 1987 — it’s clear that Pro-Ject’s long-term wager paid off. The company’s initial major success stemmed from the inaugural release of its debut turntable, the Pro-Ject 1. Since then, Pro-Ject has materialized as a worldwide window into the world of high-fidelity analog listening. The company collaborates with manufacturers, engineers, and designers around the world to produce parts from scratch, ensuring everything from the smallest screw to the most complex components maximizes quality. This all-encompassing commitment has manifested in an extensive line of turntables, speakers, cables, amplifiers, tonearms, cartridges, and more. Whether you’re a newcomer to the format or a veteran collector, Sweetwater invites you to chart your vinyl voyage with Pro-Ject — supreme style and sonic substance are only the beginning.
Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 Features:
- A hybrid phono preamp with a FET input stage and tube-fueled input and gain stages
- User-replaceable ECC83 tubes encourage tube rolling and custom sound shaping
- Precise RIAA equalization ensures hyper-accurate frequency reproduction
- Dual-mono design supplies maximum channel separation
- Low-noise, fully discrete audio circuitry with polystyrene capacitors and gold-plated RCA connectors
- Accommodates both MM and MC cartridges
- Selectable gain levels and switchable input impedance
- 20Hz subsonic filter eliminates low-frequency rumble
- Premium high-voltage anode power supply
- Sandwiched-metal chassis safeguards against interference
