CD Box DS3 vs Nagra CDP
The CDP's signal-to-noise is 108 dB against the CD Box DS3's 105 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.018%, its weight 4 kg (9 lbs) against 1.66 kg (4 lbs), and its height 76 mm against 72 mm.
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The Pro-Ject CD Box DS3 is a premium CD player designed for audiophiles, featuring a Texas Instruments PCM1796 DAC chip for high-quality digital-to-analog conversion. Its rigid aluminum housing minimizes vibration interference, while the Blue Tiger CD-80 servo ensures accurate 1:1 CD playback. Includes optical/coaxial digital outputs, RCA analog outputs, and a high-contrast dot-matrix display. Handmade in Europe with optional magnetic wood side panels.
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The CDP's signal-to-noise is 108 dB against the CD Box DS3's 105 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.018%, its weight 4 kg (9 lbs) against 1.66 kg (4 lbs), and its height 76 mm against 72 mm.
The Phono Box DS2 USB's signal-to-noise is 94 dB against the CD Box DS3's 105 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.018%, and its weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs) against 1.66 kg (4 lbs). Both share width (206 mm).
The Bifrost's thd is 0.006% against the CD Box DS3's 0.018%, its weight 2.27 kg (5 lbs) against 1.66 kg (4 lbs), and its height 57.15 mm against 72 mm. Both share signal-to-noise (105 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The CDP-9's signal-to-noise is 114 dB against the CD Box DS3's 105 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.018%, its weight 2.3 kg (5 lbs) against 1.66 kg (4 lbs), and its height 55 mm against 72 mm.
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