{"product_id":"pro-ject-cd-box-rs2-t-cd-transport","title":"Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T CD Transport","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePro-Ject CD Box RS2 T CD Transport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra High-End CD Transport with AES\/EBU and I²S Masterclock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T is a transport-only CD player built for customers who already own a serious DAC and want a high-quality disc transport in front of it. Pro-Ject describes it as the next generation of its CD transports, built around a customised \u003cstrong\u003eCD-Pro 8 transport mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an \u003cstrong\u003ealloy and carbon fibre chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e and upgraded disc-reading electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not an all-in-one CD player. There is \u003cstrong\u003eno internal DAC stage\u003c\/strong\u003e here. The whole idea is to read discs accurately, minimise vibration and send a cleaner digital signal to the DAC you already trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTransport-Only Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt for external DAC systems\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD Box RS2 T is designed specifically as a \u003cstrong\u003eCD transport only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pro-Ject makes the point clearly: many hi-fi buyers already have a DAC they like, so this unit focuses purely on disc reading and digital signal delivery rather than trying to be everything in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated CD playback into an external DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end digital source for a serious hi-fi setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact reference transport for Red Book CD playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cleaner alternative to lower-grade internal disc mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Digital Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProper options for serious DAC matching\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD Box RS2 T offers a stronger output section than most ordinary CD players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical S\/PDIF output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial S\/PDIF output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES\/EBU digital output over XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI²S + Masterclock output over HDMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject specifically notes that the \u003cstrong\u003eAES\/EBU output\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a balanced digital connection, while the \u003cstrong\u003eI²S + Masterclock output\u003c\/strong\u003e is intended for matching \u003cstrong\u003eRS2-series components\u003c\/strong\u003e. They also make it very clear that this I²S connection is \u003cstrong\u003enot compatible with third-party DACs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt Around the CD-Pro 8 Mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSerious disc reading in a modern transport\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the CD Box RS2 T is the \u003cstrong\u003eStreamUnlimited CD-Pro 8 mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCD-84 servo system\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed under the direction of Philips designer \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Jirousek\u003c\/strong\u003e according to Pro-Ject’s product copy. The company presents this as a genuine high-end modern mechanism rather than a generic off-the-shelf drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable digital extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced dependence on correction and interpolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuspended Motor and Carbon Fibre Chassis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesigned to reduce vibration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject says the motor system is integrated into an aluminium body and suspended in a proprietary anti-vibration housing within a \u003cstrong\u003erigid carbon fibre chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Pro-Ject says the clamp is made from a new aluminium alloy and is balanced to ensure firm disc contact, smooth rotation and accurate reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisc Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore than standard CD Audio\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD Audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD-RW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid SACD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayback Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport-only, no internal DAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustomised CD-Pro 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServo System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD-84\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy and carbon fibre construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical, Coaxial, AES\/EBU over XLR, I²S + Masterclock over HDMI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoading Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop-loading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisc Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD Audio, CD-R, CD-RW, Hybrid SACD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI²S Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS2 components only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCore Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated CD transport design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo internal DAC stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with external DACs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for Red Book CD playback quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTransport System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomised CD-Pro 8 transport mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreamUnlimited CD mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD-84 servo system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped with input credited to Michael Jirousek in Pro-Ject product material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChassis and Vibration Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlloy and carbon fibre chassis construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspended motor system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary anti-vibration housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to minimise outside vibration reaching the laser assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDigital Output Section\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical S\/PDIF output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial S\/PDIF output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES\/EBU digital output over XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI²S + Masterclock output over HDMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI²S output is only compatible with RS2 components, not third-party DACs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDisc Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-loading CD mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic clamp design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced aluminium alloy clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for smooth disc rotation and firm contact between disc and drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSupported Disc Types\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD Audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD-RW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid SACD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD Box RS2 T is for the customer who already understands why a dedicated transport matters. 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