DMC-1 Music Console vs Pro-Ject Audio Systems CD Box DS2
The CD Box DS2's weight is 1.52 kg (3 lbs) against the DMC-1 Music Console's 3.6 kg (8 lbs). Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and dsd support (DSD256).
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DMC-1 Music Console
Channel Islands AudioDigitalDACsStreamersMusic Servers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$349
Estimate — not enough price data to average yet
About the DMC-1 Music Console
The Channel Islands Audio DMC-1 (Digital Music Console) is a headless network music player/streamer and DAC controlled from any modern web browser via the manufacturer’s CI AudioFile Player interface; no dedicated app, front-panel display, or onboard music storage is required. It can play music from directly attached USB storage, network-attached storage/shared drives, internet radio, and supported streaming services including Tidal, Qobuz, and Spotify. It may operate as a standalone USB-file player through its own hotspot or connect to a local network. The internal DAC section uses an AKM AK4493 DAC and precision Crystek femtosecond clocks, with both single-ended and balanced analog outputs. A USB optical drive/optional matching CDT-1 transport can be attached for CD playback and FLAC ripping. Its modular hardware architecture and updateable software were designed to permit future upgrades. Published information does not provide many conventional analog-performance measurements (such as THD+N, SNR, output voltage/impedance, or chassis dimensions/weight).
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- AKM AK4493 dual differential output
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, balanced
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- No
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- Tidal, Spotify, Qobuz, free digital radio
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 215 × 145 × 73 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.6 kg (8 lbs)
Never published
- Analog Output — the maker never published this. Checked 15 sources on 7 Sept 2026
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions