Box Design by Pro-Ject Audio Systems has announced the launch of its new USB Box S+, a USB-only DAC available in black and silver finishes from June at a cost of £169.
The device features a high-end XMOS chipset capable of supporting asynchronous USB streaming up to 32-bit/384kHz with minimal levels of jitter.
Two selectable Filter settings are available too, allowing the user to tailor the sound – "Brick Wall" FIR (Finite Impulse Response) and "Apodizing" IIR (Infinite Impulse Response).
Design-wise, the USB Box S+ matches the size and aesthetic of other models in the Box Design 'S' range with its solid aluminium and metal chassis.
To connect the DAC to a computer, users may be required to alter some audio settings – a 24-bit driver is provided on a disc for Windows computers; Apple and Linx systems don't require additional drivers.
Meanwhile, gold-plated RCA sockets and USB Type-B aim to provide optimum signal transfer from the computer to an amplifier.
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