Pro-Ject CD Box E CD Player

About The Pro-Ject CD Box E CD Player

The CD Box E introduces a CD player into Pro-Ject’s entry level line of components. Featuring the same beautiful brushed and anodized aluminium front panel as Pro-Ject’s S, DS and RS players, it will be a sure eye-catcher in your living room. The rest of the chassis is made of a rigid metal sheet assuring stability and immunity against outer mechanical and electromagnetic influences. Visually, it is an homage to Pro-Ject’s original CD Box, which used the same combination of aluminium front panel and metal chassis.

In contrast to DVD or Blu-ray Disc players, a pure CD player is always better when used to playback stereo CDs. Inside you can find a true Red-Book CD drive in shock-proof mounting. The high-quality DAC offers fine resolution and great sound. Its low-jitter, 24 bit/192 kHz and multi-bit delta-sigma setup boast generous digital to analogue architecture, and this is essential for making your CDs sound like they are supposed to. Just like its bigger brethren, the drive and architecture of the CD Box E enable 1:1 bit-accurate CD playback.

The output buffer with very low output impedance contributes significantly to eliminating interconnect and cable influences. For even more versatility, the S/PDIF coaxial output can feed an external DAC if required.

Our Review

The Pro-Ject CD Box E is a compact CD player that packs in a surprising amount of performance and polish for something in Pro-Ject’s entry-level line. With its sleek brushed aluminium front panel and solid metal chassis, it doesn’t just sound great - it looks the part too, fitting right in with Pro-Ject’s more premium offerings. Under the hood, it’s all about doing one thing well: playing your stereo CDs with precision and clarity, thanks to a true Red Book CD drive and a high-quality DAC with low jitter and a 24-bit/192kHz setup. It’s refreshingly old-school in the best way possible, delivering bit-accurate playback and a clean analogue output, plus a coaxial digital output if you want to hook up an external DAC. Whether you go for the black or silver finish, the CD Box E is a tidy, no-fuss solution for anyone who still values the joy of spinning discs.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: Compact, High Performance Compact Disc Player
• Aluminium Front Panel with Aluminium Buttons
• Rigid Metal Chassis Protects against Interference
• True Red Book CD-DA Drive in Shock-Proof Mounting
• Slot Load Mechanism
• High-Quality DAC for Precise Playback of Audio CDs
• RCA Line Level Analogue Output
• Coaxial S/PDIF Digital Output
• Remote Control Included
• Available in Silver or Black
• Supports: Red Book Compact Discs
• Digital Output: 1 x S/PDIF Coaxial
• Analogue Output: Stereo RCA
• Output Level: 1.8 Vrms / 0dBFS
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz, - 0.2dB
• THD (Analogue Output): 0.04% / 1kHz
• Noise Floor: > 85dB
• Channel Separation: > 65dB
• D/A-Converter: MS8413
• Power Consumption: 250 - 1500mA DC, <0,5W in Stand-By
• Included Accessories: 12V/2A DC Power Supply, Remote Control, Batteries
• Available Finishes: Black or Silver
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 206 x 55 x 153mm
• Weight: 1.43 kg (without power supply)
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.