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Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital Black Headphone Amplifier

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Estimated delivery: 31st May. - 6th Jun.
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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
You can purchase from AV.com with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our products are new unless stated and come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 5-year warranty as standard.

Once the product is delivered, you'll have 30 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it's not suitable, you can return it to us for an exchange or a refund, providing the product is in 'as new' condition and in its original packaging.

We do everything we can to make sure the right item reaches you in perfect condition. If your order arrives damaged, or is incorrect, let us know within 14 days of receiving it and we'll arrange for a free collection.

If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

We're unable to accept returns of any custom-made items designed to work together as a unique package. Some items are only eligible for the money-back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging.

For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information page.

If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.

We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.

In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.

When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.

Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe EU Standard AV.com Standard AV.com Optional
Return Period 14 days 30 days up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded? Yes Yes Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded? Standard costs only Standard costs only Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation No No Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

10 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY SCHEME

The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.

However, the AV.com extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.

The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:

  • Warranty is extended to 10 years from the date of delivery.
  • Our Money Back guarantee is extended from 30 days to 60 days (terms apply after 30 days)
  • Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty
  • Claim 50% cash back on the cost of the policy after 10 years if it has not been used!
  • Warranty is transferable if the item is re-sold
  • Loan or replacement equipment will be provided if the product isn't repaired within 30 days
  • If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered
  • The policy can be cancelled within 30 days, and at any time after that for a pro-rata discount

Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.

For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.

This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard AV.com and manufacturer warranty policies, and the AV.com terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.

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  • £7.58
  • £363.84

Please note: This is only available where all items in the order are dispatched in a single delivery. Gear4music Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN 706272) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Bank AB (publ). Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged 18+, subject to status, terms and conditions apply.

Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36, 24 or 12 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
48 months14.90%No Deposit48 months: £7.05
Final Payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		£338.40
36 months14.90%No Deposit36 months: £8.78
Final Payment: £8.78
No settlement fee		£316.08
24 months14.90%No Deposit24 months: £12.29
Final Payment: £12.29
No settlement fee		£294.96
12 months14.90%No Deposit12 months: £22.89
Final Payment: £22.89
No settlement fee		£274.68

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.
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Pay by Finance

To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36, 24 or 12 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!

Representative Example

To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:

Finance APR Rep. Deposit to Pay Payments Total Payable
48 months14.90%No Deposit48 months: £7.05
Final Payment: £7.05
No settlement fee		£338.40
36 months14.90%No Deposit36 months: £8.78
Final Payment: £8.78
No settlement fee		£316.08
24 months14.90%No Deposit24 months: £12.29
Final Payment: £12.29
No settlement fee		£294.96
12 months14.90%No Deposit12 months: £22.89
Final Payment: £22.89
No settlement fee		£274.68

How to Apply

Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.

Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.

Key Features

  • High-end ESS Sabre ESS9038 DAC
  • Proprietary clock circuitry design
  • Organic polymer capacitors and thin-film miniMELF resistors
  • 32-bit / 768kHz PCM support
  • Up-to DSD256 (DSD over PCM) support
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 01706 878444

Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital Black Headphone Amplifier Overview

The Head Box S2 Digital takes the advanced digital design of the DAC Box S2+ but adds headphone support to the outputs for added convenience.

With support for PCM files up-to 32-bit / 768kHz and quad-DSD decoding (DSD256) via the rear-mounted USB port, there's very little this compact device can't handle with ease. The clever internal design means unwanted noise entering the system via USB is double-filtered to suppress it to insiginficantly low levels. Fully Hi-Res Audio certified and Roon Tested, the Head Box S2 Digital is a DAC that's more than comfortable in far more expensive audio systems. 

Product Ref: 209269

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The Head Box S2 Digital takes the advanced digital design of the DAC Box S2+ but adds headphone support to the outputs for added convenience.

With support for PCM files up-to 32-bit / 768kHz and quad-DSD decoding (DSD256) via the rear-mounted USB port, there's very little this compact device can't handle with ease. The clever internal design means unwanted noise entering the system via USB is double-filtered to suppress it to insignificantly low levels. Fully Hi-Res Audio certified and Roon Tested, the Head Box S2 Digital is a DAC that's more than comfortable in far more expensive audio systems. 

For alternative digital sources, the Head Box S2 Digital also has an optical input and coaxial S/PDIF input (both limited to 24-bit/192kHz conversion), so nothing should be out of reach - whether you're looking to connect CD players, network streamers or a computer. 

Regardless of the input used, Pro-Ject's proprietary Optimum Transient Digital Filter and complimentary clock circuitry design allows the Head Box S2 Digital to manage jitter down as low as 100 Femtoseconds, ensuring the tightest and most capable audio performance possible. The sound can then be tailored to suit any listener's preference thanks to the other four digital filters included with the ESS Sabre ESS9038Pro DAC chip.

The internal layout of the Head Box S2 Digital borrows further from the Pre Box S2 Digital design to ensure the best possible performance. Through the clever use of polymer capacitors and thin-film miniMELF resistors it is possible to fit all this technology into such a small chassis. Elsewhere, industry-first innovations in the dual-regulator architecture makes sure the sound performance does justice to the true high-end formats you can play through the DAC. 

The Head Box S2 Digital's front-seated 6.35mm headphone output delivers a clean and precise sound with a musical touch. The rear-mounted RCA outputs are a fixed Line Level output for easy connection to an existing amplifier - turning the Head Box S2 Digital into both a full system DAC and a high-quality headphone amplifier 

Power is provided by the included power supply, but you can upgrade your convenience further by switching to any 5V power bank. Housed within the improved S2 chassis, the overall build, feature list and performance of the Head Box S2 Digital is enviable for the price.

  • High-end ESS Sabre ESS9038 DAC
  • Proprietary clock circuitry design
  • Organic polymer capacitors and thin-film miniMELF resistors
  • 32-bit / 768kHz PCM support
  • Up-to DSD256 (DSD over PCM) support
  • Up-to 24-bit / 192kHz support for optical & coax inputs
  • Five selectable digital filter characteristics
  • One filter is proprietary optimum transient digital filter
  • Synchronisation of all internal oscillators
  • Jitter as low as 100 Femtoseconds
  • Front-mounted high-quality headphone output
  • Fixed level RCA outputs for connection to an amplifier
  • Gold plated four layer PCB
  • Premium S2 chassis

DAC 1x ESS9038Q2M 32-bit PCM 768kHz / DSD256
Digital Inputs 1x Coax (S/PDIF)

2x Optical (TOSlink®)

1x USB B
Headphone Amp Chip ESS9063
Sampling Rates 32kHz

44.1kHz

48kHz

88.2kHz

96kHz

176.2kHz

192kHz

352.8kHz

384kHz

768kHz
DSD Support DSD64

DSD128

DSD256
Filter Settings 5x Selectable
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz
THD 0.0007%
Analogue Outputs 1x Headphone (6.35mm Jack)

1x Pre Out (RCA)
Dynamic Range 120dBA
Output Voltage 2.05 Veff
Power Consumption 5V. Micro USB
Dimensions 103 x 37 x 120mm
Weight 366g (Without PSU)