{"title":"Home Audio","description":"\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chord-2qute-dac-silver","title":"Chord Electronics 2Qute DAC","description":"\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eOffers support for up to 32-bit\/384kHz audio via coax and USB, and 24-bit\/192kHz over optical.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAlso gains a handy switch to easily move between coax, optical and USB digital inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eGalvanically isolated Class 2 USB input up to 384kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDriverless operation on Apple and Android devices; drivers supplied for Windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41287599489108,"sku":"CHORD:2QUTEDAC-SLVR","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductchchord-2qutedac.jpg?v=1718137216"},{"product_id":"chord-hugo-2-dac-headphone-amp-black","title":"Chord Electronics Hugo 2 DAC\/Headphone Amp","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe founder of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/chord.html\"\u003eChord Electronics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Frank, got his start working in aviation engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e. When an audio component fails, the music just stops playing, but if an aircraft fails, you have a big problem. When you’re building an aircraft, quality and attention to detail are of the utmost importance. Frank took this philosophy with him when he started Chord, beginning with a series of uncompromising amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWord got out in the UK recording industry that these new amps deserved a listen, and it wasn’t long before the BBC had several installed. Others followed, and \u003cstrong\u003etoday Chord products are found in nearly 50 famous recording studios and performance venues around the world, including Sony Music, Abbey Road, and the Royal Opera House.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, Chord recognized the growing popularity of high-performance listening on the go, including an ever-increasing selection of high-end \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/headphones-portables\/headphones.html\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e. Many audio enthusiasts were wanting to take their music with them and play it through their smartphone, without sacrificing quality. This lead the Chord team to develop a line of portable products that are easy to use and carry around but can provide the sound quality of ultra high-end home audio gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Hugo DAC quickly became a reference-level component for many headphone lovers. Eventually, Chord had developed their digital technology to the point that it was time for an upgrade, and the Hugo 2, the subject of today’s review, was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/chord-hugo-2.html\"\u003eHugo 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a battery powered \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/headphones-portables\/headphone-amplifiers-dacs.html\"\u003eheadphone amp\u003c\/a\u003e that is also a world-class \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/what-is-a-dac\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e. It will accept digital audio from a Bluetooth source, USB, plus both optical and coaxial digital inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord is serious about maintaining a high standard of build-quality. To ensure they meet this standard, they \u003cstrong\u003eproduce all of their gear in their UK factory\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than outsourcing their manufacturing like many other audio brands today. The fit and finish on every part of the Hugo 2 is top notch. The \u003cstrong\u003eCNC aluminum chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e feels really nice and substantial in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual design of the Hugo 2, and really all Chord products, is interesting and unique. They have a distinct look. The main body of the unit is a rectangular shape, less than 1” tall and is 4” wide by 5” long, so it can easily fit in a briefcase or travel bag. One side has both a full-sized and mini headphone output jack. Next, you’ll find analog audio outputs, followed by a mini plug coaxial digital input and an optical input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end under the buttons has a mini USB input and the mini USB charging input, allowing you to charge and use the USB at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of the unit are 4 rounded buttons and a raised section in the center with a larger button that rolls. The\u003cstrong\u003e buttons illuminate different colors -- code for information such as power, inputs, filtering, and additional functions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to the center is a round glass window and along one side is the IR receiving window for the supplied remote control. While you can control everything from the Hugo 2’s button array when you are using it on the go, the IR remote is perfect for use at home in your music system. And trust us, the Hugo 2 is a perfect choice for either type of listening!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting up the Hugo 2 is pretty simple. A 2-Volt charging adapter is included with the unit and \u003cstrong\u003eallows you to fully charge your Hugo 2 in 4 hours, providing around 7 hours of playback time\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the power button is glowing blue it means that the battery is 80%-100% charged. Green is 50-80%, orange is 20-50%, and red is 2-20%. When the Hugo is about to die, the power button flashes red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hugo 2 also has an impressive power management system.\u003c\/strong\u003e The easiest way to ruin a set of lithium batteries is overcharging them. After 24 hours of charging, the Hugo 2 will put itself in desktop mode where it will not use battery power. Also, when using it with no power supply plugged in, it will turn itself off after 15 minutes of inactivity, in order to conserve battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo select the input you want to use, simply toggle through them on the Hugo 2 by pressing the input button. The input button works similarly to the power button\/battery indicator and uses color codes for each input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are using the Hugo 2 as a portable headphone amp the rolling volume button follows a color scheme as well, so at a glance, you can tell where you are. It will go from black at the low end to red, yellow, green, blue, purple and finally white as you open up the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen it comes to options for shaping the sound itself, the Hugo 2 has two really unique features.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first is a set of filters that can provide some needed warmth to a harsh sounding recording. Again, the lights tell you where you are in the filter section. They go from pure with no filtering, to a minor roll off of the top end, to one that increases warmth, and finally to one that rolls off the top and increases warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hugo2-heapdhones-phone.jpg\" alt=\"Chord Hugo 2 DAC with headphones and phone\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other neat feature of the Hugo 2 is what they call X-PHD. This is a crossfeed circuit that you should only use with headphones. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is designed to make your headphones sound more like speakers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It goes from off, to subtle, to medium, to max effect. The sound will spread out as you go from off to max.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile all of these features can be accessed on the Hugo 2 itself, if you’re planning on using it for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/content\/audio\/high-performance\/\"\u003ehome audio system\u003c\/a\u003e, you’ll likely find yourself using the handheld remote most of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hugo 2 can handle all of the latest digital music formats.\u003c\/strong\u003e The USB port will take up to a 32-bit 768k signal as will the coaxial digital input. The optical is limited to 24 bit 192k. The Hugo also has full DSD support, and can even do DSD512. The Bluetooth input will even accept a 16-bit 48k stream. The center glass “eye” of the Hugo 2 will glow a different color depending on the incoming signal it is seeing -- 11 different colors available in all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you’ve probably gathered by now, the Hugo 2 can be a real light show. We think it’s a unique approach and have found that some customers love it while others prefer a more straightforward approach to showing your settings. Really it’s a matter of personal preference, but the supplied remote allows you to dim all of the lights if you want a more discrete look. Personally, we like having all of the information available at a glance. It takes some time to learn what everything means, but it’s relatively intuitive and once you have it down it’s like looking at the cockpit of a spaceship!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the features we’ve discussed so far are all great, \u003cstrong\u003ethe real magic in the Hugo 2 comes with the digital wizardry taking place inside the unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e As you may know, every product that is digital must have what is called a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/what-is-a-dac\"\u003edigital-to-analog converter (DAC)\u003c\/a\u003e inside to change the digital signal into an analog signal our ears can interpret. While many other brands of DACs brag about the expensive chip they use, the Chord engineers opted instead to manufacture their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord’s goal is to simplify the circuitry, keeping noise at an absolute minimum and allowing through all of those tiny little nuances in music that get you more involved. One way they do this is by using a \u003cstrong\u003esuper accurate clocking system\u003c\/strong\u003e that has virtually no digital jitter. It runs far faster than other systems and keeps components to a minimum. The output section has only 5 parts in the signal path, which again keeps things extremely pure. Everything is controlled by Chord’s custom \u003cstrong\u003eFPGA processor which runs 500 times faster than competing products\u003c\/strong\u003e. This technology is common across all Chord components with the quality of the parts in the signal path improving as you move up to the $25,000 DAVE DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of the ability to drive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/headphones-portables\/headphones.html\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e, many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/headphones-portables\/headphone-amplifiers-dacs.html\"\u003eDAC\/Headphone amps\u003c\/a\u003e have a tough time as the impedance of the headphones gets higher. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Hugo 2 can easily drive up to an 800-ohm headphone\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is pretty impressive. It had no trouble at all driving the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/focal-utopia-over-ear-headphones.html\"\u003eFocal Utopia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/audioquest-nightowl-carbon-headphone-review\"\u003eAudioQuest NightOwl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e we used when checking it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/chord-hugo-2.html\"\u003eHugo 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has \u003cstrong\u003ethree common use cases -- as a part of your portable music system, on your desktop paired with a computer, or as a key component in your home audio system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is a simple matter to connect the USB out of your smartphone into the Hugo 2, its audio performance outshines almost all of the upper end \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/headphones-portables\/digital-audio-players.html\"\u003edigital audio players\u003c\/a\u003e, so in some ways, it makes sense to pair it up with an entry level DAP. When paired with something like the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/fiio-x5-3rd-gen-hi-res-digital-audio-player\"\u003eFiio X5 3rd Gen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, you get an incredibly powerful audio player. You’ll have one more piece to carry around, but this setup will provide much better sound than the player itself, especially if your library contains lots of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/lossless-vs-lossy-music-file-formats\"\u003eHi-Res audio files\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo test the crossfade headphone feature, we decided to use some good acoustic recordings that weren’t subject to a great deal over overdubbing. One of our favorites for years (actually 40 years as of December 2017) has been \u003cstrong\u003eJackson Browne’s, \"Running on Empty.\" If you are a fan of folk\/rock from the 70’s and do not have this album, you should check it out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has a selection of songs recorded on their tour bus, in various Holiday Inn hotel rooms, and live on stage. HDTracks has a Hi-Res Audio version that is just spectacular. When you push the crossfade button, as you go from light to medium to heavy, you hear the instruments move further away from your head, seemingly outside your headphones. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/focal-utopia-over-ear-headphones.html\"\u003eFocal Utopia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e we used for this test was especially good at showing this off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother cool feature of the Hugo 2 is the way it \u003cstrong\u003einterfaces with Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you aren’t familiar with Roon, it’s a music library and interface that is taking the audio world by storm. Some components that are integrated with Roon allow you to play around with different digital filters. It works best on a nicer computer like a current model MacBook Pro. Using Roon via USB with the Focal Utopia’s gave us some of the best headphone sound we’ve ever experienced!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we put the Hugo 2 into our audio system. Don’t let the Hugo 2’s small size fool you. This is a great piece to integrate into your high-resolution home audio system. \u003cstrong\u003eOur current DAC is a $6,000 Naim NDX\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/naim.html\"\u003eNaim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e does digital just about as good as anybody, so we were very curious to see how the Hugo 2 would compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile the Naim did outperform the Hugo, it’s less than half the price!\u003c\/strong\u003e Like the Naim, it gets the timing right in a way that most digital pieces can’t. You know you have a winner when you veer off the typical test playlist and just start exploring your library to see how good each song will sound. It’s easy to lose time this way, and the Hugo 2 makes it fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur only complaint is the way Chord recessed the RCA jacks into the chassis.\u003c\/strong\u003e They obviously did this to keep the outside clean for portability, but the openings on the recessed jacks are a little too small for some of the higher-end RCA cables we like to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you consider all of the ways you can use the Hugo 2, along with its audio quality, we give it an A+ in all areas. It’s easy to see why the minute it was introduced it started getting 5-star ratings from audio reviewers all over the world. Yes, a much more expensive DAC will be better in some ways, but there is nothing on the market we have seen that you can carry around, use on your desktop, and use in an audio system that sounds this good!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are serious about great headphone listening both on the go and at home, we’ve never heard anything that can perform as well as the Hugo 2 in both situations.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you’re looking to upgrade the digital side of your home audio system, the Hugo 2 will amaze you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for something that can do all three, it’s really a no brainer -- get the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/chord-hugo-2.html\"\u003eHugo \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2! We also wouldn’t be surprised to see Chord release a wireless streaming module for the Hugo 2 which will give it even more features and functionality. They recently did it with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/chord-poly.html\"\u003ePoly for Mojo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e -- so it’s not much of a stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287604011092,"sku":"CHORD:HUGO2-BLK","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41287604043860,"sku":"CHORD:HUGO2-SILVER","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductchchord-hugo2.jpg?v=1718137235"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-pre-box-s2-digital-preamplifier-black","title":"Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital Preamplifier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject Audio Systems was founded in 1990 by Heinz Lichtenegger. Their driving goal since their inception has been to provide music lovers with great value products. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-debut-carbon-turntable.html\"\u003ePro-Ject Debut Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one shining example of this philosophy. It has become known as one of the best deals in high-performance audio and is the best selling turntable in the world under $400. Pro-Ject Audio has factories in the Czech Republic and Slovakia with their R\u0026amp;D headquarters outside of Mistelbach Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company has two divisions, one specializing in all things related to turntables and another division making small audio components that are known for over-delivering for their size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the team at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/pro-ject.html\"\u003ePro-Ject Audio Systems\u003c\/a\u003e are friends of ours, we must admit that we think they have way too many products. Right now there are 33 different models of turntables and a full 7 different series of electronics. The sheer volume is overwhelming, making it easy to get numb to their product releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downside is that when this happens, a real jewel may not get the attention that it deserves. One such jewel is their latest Digital Box design, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-pre-box-s2-digital-preamplifier.html\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It’s a digital micro preamplifier that can fully unfold MQA files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you aren’t familiar with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/what-is-mqa-audio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMQA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, it stands for Master Quality Audio, and has been gathering momentum over the past year for its ability to deliver very high-resolution audio over streaming. Tidal, for example, is currently offering a growing library of MQA audio files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most of the Pro-Ject Box designs, the Pre Box S2 Digital is tiny! It is 4” wide, 4” deep, and only around 1.25” tall. That is small enough to easily fit in a messenger bag. It is housed in a very nicely finished all aluminum box. Like most of the Box Designs, you get a choice of silver or black. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front panel has a full-sized headphone jack on one end and a small, but great feeling volume knob on the other end. In the middle is a tiny color display window flanked on either side by two buttons that let you select the input, get into the menu, and change the filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/pro-ject-pre-box-s2-digital.jpg\" alt=\"pro-ject pre box s2 digital\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear panel has inputs for \u003cstrong\u003eUSB B, coaxial digital, optical digital and a USB micro power connection\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the other end is a pair of \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated RCA analog outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e. All of the connections feel very solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small \u003cstrong\u003eremote control is included in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives you control over most of the functions of the unit. In addition, you can access the play\/pause\/forward\/back controls from the remote. When connected via USB, you can even control them while streaming music from your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its very small footprint, the Pre Box S2 Digital will probably find its way into many different listening situations. It can be at home on your desktop either as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/headphones-portables\/headphone-amplifiers-dacs.html\"\u003eheadphone amp\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/headphones-portables.html?cat=26\u0026amp;product_class=522\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e for your computer speakers or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the other end of the spectrum, it can hide out anywhere in your audio rack as a full-scale MQA capable DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, since it can even be powered off the USB input, you can use it on the go with a laptop. Even though you would think of it as a home-based component, it is actually smaller than some of the portable DACs that we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/pro-ject-pre-box-s2-rear.jpg\" alt=\"pro-ject pre box s2 rear panel\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it may be tiny, the Pre Box S2 Digital is packed with features! We popped the cover off to take a peek inside and found it to be totally stuffed with components. Upon closer examination, you’ll see that it’s a \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely dual mono design\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each channel of the signal path mirrored. Pretty impressive for a $399 box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject opted for the \u003cstrong\u003eESS Sabre ESS9038 dual DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Pre Box S2 Digital -- the highest level DAC they have ever used. These dual DACs are \u003cstrong\u003ecapable of up to 32-bit PCM 768kHz and DSD512\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s important to point out that MQA unfolding and the higher resolution digital rates are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available on the USB input\u003c\/strong\u003e. The optical and coax digital inputs do not do MQA, but still go up to a very respectable 24\/192. Pro-Ject made the decision to limit these two to keep the price down. If they made it available on all inputs, we would expect it to cost around twice the price. Most people are going to be using the desktop or laptop version of Tidal to play back MQA files, and the USB connection is best suited for that application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ject also spent a lot of time developing the clock used in the Pre Box S2 Digital. While digital audio can be great, jitter is one downside that we see often. If the digital signals are not put back together with the same timing as the original recording, the music seems to lack emotion, no matter how clear it may sound. The Pre Box S2 Digital has \u003cstrong\u003eone of the lowest jitter rates we have ever seen\u003c\/strong\u003e, far surpassing some much more expensive units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it would have been easy for Pro-Ject to skimp on components, especially considering how inexpensive this unit is, they instead opted for some very high-end parts.  It is quite unusual to see \u003cstrong\u003eorganic polymer capacitors\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ethin film miniMELF resistors\u003c\/strong\u003e in the power supply inside a box selling for only $399! Pro-Ject even used a \u003cstrong\u003e4 layer gold plated circuit board\u003c\/strong\u003e with extra shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Pro-Ject felt this unit would mainly be used in USB mode, they also spent a lot of R\u0026amp;D time coming up with a way to reduce all of the noise that is present on a typical computer USB connection. Many components use passive filtering, but Pro-Ject used a special combination of passive and active filtering which brought the \u003cstrong\u003enoise levels to below -130db\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a ridiculously low number! All of this translates into great sound with a super low noise floor. When listening to this unit, you never get any trace of background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a trend we are starting to see on some other DAC’s, the Pre Box S2 Digital also has some \u003cstrong\u003efilter options that allow you to shape the sound\u003c\/strong\u003e. Like most we have tested, these are subtle and recording dependent, but can make a bright or edgy recording sound better. There are 7 choices that you can easily flip through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe output of the analog jacks is right around 2 volts, so you can use this box as an audio DAC by just setting its output to 0, which is full gain on this unit. If you have a fairly sensitive power amplifier, it will even make a great digital preamp with its three inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headphone amp is another ESS design and it \u003cstrong\u003ecan support up to 600-ohm headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, for you Roon fanatics out there, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Pre Box S2 Digital is also Roon capable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eSetup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe set up the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital with a Windows 10, Windows 7, and Apple MacBook Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll start by talking about the PC setup, so you Mac users can jump ahead to the next paragraph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are Windows-based, you will need to do a few things first if you want your Pre Box S2 Digital to work properly. We recommend that you skip the CD that comes with the unit and instead go straight to the Pro-Ject Audio website. From there, navigate to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-pre-box-s2-digital-preamplifier.html\"\u003eproduct page for the Pre Box S2 Digital\u003c\/a\u003e. You’ll have to enter in your serial number to be able to download the latest software and installing it takes a little time. You’ll have to confirm steps a few times to complete the process, so you can’t just set it to install and forget it, unfortunately. If you had already powered on your S2, you’ll also need to cycle power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo take full advantage of the Pre Box S2 Digital, you will need a Tidal account. The web-based app will not let you do MQA, so you will need to download the full program from their site. You’ll get the best sound out of MQA if you let the unit do the unfolding, so there is another step inside Tidal you need to do. Then, there are a couple of more steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, using the desktop app, click on the music quality button at the bottom, which will be labeled Standard, High, or HIFI. (For Mac users this is under settings in the menu bar) This will bring up a window where you will choose the S2 for the sound output and click on Master which will force Tidal to give you the best audio possible, no matter the coding. You’ll then want to hover your mouse over the words “S2 Output” until a settings icon pops up on the left end. Click on this and you will have three choices: Use Exclusive Mode, Force Volume, and Pass Thru MQA. Be sure to check all three boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have set all of this up correctly, the S2’s display will light up showing MQA when you are playing that type of file, and you’ll have a little blue light to indicate it is doing the unfolding. You’ll also see the bit rate of the file in the lower part of the display.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/pro-ject-pre-box-s2-lifestyle.jpg\" alt=\"pro-ject pre box s2 on table next to laptop\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested the unit with a few different headphones including the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/grado-rs2e-reference-series-over-ear-headphones-black.html\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrado RS2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/audioquest-nightowl-carbon-headphone-review\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest Night Owl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/focal-elear-over-ear-headphones.html\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Elear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. We felt these were probably representative of what people might be using with this cool little box. Just for fun, we grabbed an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/audioquest-dragonfly-red-usb-digital-to-analog-converter-1.html\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudioQuest DragonFly Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for some comparisons as well. Connection to the S2 was made with a \u003cstrong\u003eTransparent Audio USB cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent months, Tidal has added a ton of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/what-is-mqa-audio\"\u003eMQA\u003c\/a\u003e content. In our testing, every single artist that we searched for (mostly classic rock, we must admit) had albums available that were done in MQA as well as the same identical album without MQA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur search included Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, The Eagles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Yes, Diana Krall, Tina Turner, The Doors, Van Halen, Chicago, America, Steely Dan, John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, and Ella Fitzgerald, and I am sure we forgot a few as we gave this unit a long listen! For all of these artists, there are one or more MQA albums to play around with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with many new technologies, there are two camps in the audio world regarding MQA. Some like it and some do not. We think you should listen and form your own opinion. MQA allows a higher bitrate file to be streamed than we have ever seen in the past. In some cases, we were able to listen to 192k files. One thing we did notice is that sometimes there seems to be “creative re-mixing” when the file gets converted to MQA. We noticed some instruments moved from their original location and on a couple of tracks a vocal passage that was originally in the far left, got moved to the far right. Interestingly enough, it seemed like the ones that were altered did not sound as good to us as the non-MQA file. When you do these comparisons yourself, be sure to also match the volume, as MQA is normally around 6-8 dB louder than the normal file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of that being said, we found some shining examples of MQA during our search that really show off its advantages in a big way. A few real winners include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoors, “Riders on the Storm”\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYes, “Mood for a Day” (off the album \u003cem\u003eFragile\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiana Krall, “Like Someone in Love” (off the album, \u003cem\u003eTurn Up the Quiet\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe improvement in the \u003cstrong\u003esubtle nuances of the music, including extra warmth and a much larger soundstage\u003c\/strong\u003e, was really apparent in these cuts. Plus they all had what we felt to be \u003cstrong\u003ecloser to an analog sound\u003c\/strong\u003e. This tells us that the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital has one heck of a DAC in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe general presentation of the \u003cstrong\u003ePro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital is very neutral with just a slight hint of lean\u003c\/strong\u003e -- but that is ever so slight. We listened to it for over 4 hours straight using both MQA and non-MQA and never had any sense of listening fatigue at all, which is a great sign. It truly is a very musical unit. When you have deep bass tracks they hit with a ton of impact and a clarity to the bass that we have never heard on a $400 DAC. Pro-ject’s circuitry to reduce jitter also works very well as we found ourselves tapping our toes on a lot of rhythmic tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we decided to \u003cstrong\u003ecompare the Pre Box S2 Digital against the Dragonfly Red\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can also do MQA. If you decide to do some comparing, make sure that you’re using the exact same recording. Some albums will have special remixed editions, so be sure the MQA and non-MQA come from the same album. While the Dragonfly Red is an absolutely amazing unit for $200, we definitely heard more subtle nuances and a bigger soundstage using the Pre Box S2 Digital. In our opinion, \u003cstrong\u003eit’s well worth the extra $200\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore we touch on this next observation, it’s time for an Audio Advice public service announcement. \u003cstrong\u003eWe are big believers in saving your ears.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your hearing is very important and trust our veterans when we say that you will still want to enjoy great audio well into retirement!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith that said, there are some of you out there that like to listen at high volume levels. For some of you, the Pre Box S2 Digital may not satisfy your demands, particularly if you are using headphones that are hard to drive. Using the Focal Elear, for example, we found a comfortable listening volume 2 clicks under full volume, but we recognize that this might not be loud enough for some of you. This is one area where the Dragonfly Red outmatches the Pre Box S2 Digital. \u003cstrong\u003eIt’s able to drive even the most inefficient headphones at a much higher level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summary, we have yet to hear anything that sounds as good as this little box does for $400 -- and it can handle MQA!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know that some of you are going to ask how it compares to the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/chord-mojo.html\"\u003eChord Mojo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. At $579 we feel the Mojo has better pacing and a more effortless sound. The Mojo also has more output to drive a power amp directly and a more powerful headphone stage. With that said, $400 is an awesome value for the Pre Box S2 Digital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we said, there are several use cases for this great little box. We feel the typical case will be at someone’s desk, driving either a pair of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/headphones-portables\/headphones.html\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e or a pair of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/home-audio\/speakers\/computer-speakers.html\"\u003epowered speakers\u003c\/a\u003e like the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/audioengine-a5-powered-speakers.html\"\u003eAudioengine A5+\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will let you discover the very cool world of MQA without breaking the bank. You could also use it as a travel DAC, powering it off of your laptop. This is a shade less convenient than some of the DAC’s that have rechargeable batteries or can run off of your smartphone, but it’s an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a nutshell, if you are interested in checking out MQA or want to upgrade your computer audio setup, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pro-ject-pre-box-s2-digital-preamplifier.html\"\u003ePro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a steal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287604764756,"sku":"PRO:PREBOXS2-BLK","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41287604797524,"sku":"PRO:PREBOXS2-SLV","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductprpro-preboxs2-blk_1.jpg?v=1718137234"},{"product_id":"martinlogan-ml-55-outdoor-speaker-pair","title":"MartinLogan ML-55AW Outdoor Speakers - 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The compressed molded rubber construction adds high frequency damping to reduce harshness and improve detail. This creates the cleanest, most natural sound possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinear Travel Suspension Tweeter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA Linear Travel Suspension minimizes distortion for enhanced, detailed performance. LTS Tweeters have been a hallmark of previous Reference lines, as well as our flagship Klipsch Palladium series, making it a core component of some of the best speakers in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpun Copper Cerametallic Woofer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCerametallic woofers represent the pinnacle of Klipsch driver design, maintaining exceptional rigidity, and lightweight construction, for minimal cone breakup and distortion. When paired with the Tractrix Horn-loaded LTS tweeter, it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll New Tractrix Port\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUtilizing Tractrix geometry, the all new Reference Premiere ports allows for the most efficient, fastest air transfer from the cabinet – for the cleanest, most powerful low frequency response on the market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrong, Flexible, Removable Grille\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAdds a rich, refined look that is acoustically transparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Klipsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41287801438292,"sku":"KLIPSCH:RP260F","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductrprp-260f-angle-ebony.jpg?v=1718137828"},{"product_id":"klipsch-reference-rp-280f-floor-standing-speaker","title":"Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-280F Floorstanding Speaker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #4f595f;\"\u003e90x90 Tractrix Horn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRedesigned Tactrix Horn utilizes a circular horn throat paired to a square horn mouth to further improve high-frequency response and extension, while enhancing imaging and dynamics. The compressed molded rubber construction adds high frequency damping to reduce harshness and improve detail. This creates the cleanest, most natural sound possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinear Travel Suspension Tweeter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA Linear Travel Suspension minimizes distortion for enhanced, detailed performance. LTS Tweeters have been a hallmark of previous Reference lines, as well as our flagship Klipsch Palladium series, making it a core component of some of the best speakers in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpun Copper Cerametallic Woofer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCerametallic woofers represent the pinnacle of Klipsch driver design, maintaining exceptional rigidity, and lightweight construction, for minimal cone breakup and distortion. When paired with the Tractrix Horn-loaded LTS tweeter, it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll New Tractrix Port\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUtilizing Tractrix geometry, the all new Reference Premiere ports allows for the most efficient, fastest air transfer from the cabinet – for the cleanest, most powerful low frequency response on the market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrong, Flexible, Removable Grille\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAdds a rich, refined look that is acoustically transparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Klipsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41287802257492,"sku":"KLIPSCH:RP280F","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductrprp-280f-angle-ebony.jpg?v=1718137831"},{"product_id":"klipsch-rf-7-floor-standing-speaker-black-ash","title":"Klipsch RF-7 III Floorstanding Speaker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eDesigned and Made in the USA\u003cbr\u003eThe Klipsch RF-7 III speaker is a testament to the quality that Klipsch demands from each and every one of its audio products. Remember great sound? We do, too. The RF-7 III enclosure is made in the USA, by proud craftsmen in Hope, Arkansas. Just like Paul W. Klipsch (PWK) intended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eNew 1-3\/4\" Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver\u003cbr\u003eThe compression driver features a new phase plug design to improve phase coherency at the throat of the horn, resulting in improved sound pressure linearity at high frequencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e90° x 90° Tractrix Horn\u003cbr\u003eThe redesigned Tractrix Horn utilizes a circular horn throat paired to a square horn mouth to further improve high-frequency response and extension, while enhancing imaging and dynamics. The compressed molded rubber construction adds high frequency damping to reduce harshness and improve detail. This creates the cleanest, most natural sound possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eSpun Copper Cerametallic Woofers\u003cbr\u003eCerametallic woofers represent the pinnacle of Klipsch driver design, maintaining exceptional rigidity, and lightweight construction, for minimal cone breakup and distortion. When paired with the Tractrix horn-loaded compression driver, it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eNew Tractrix Port\u003cbr\u003eUtilizing Tractrix geometry, the new RF-7 III ports allow for the most efficient air transfer from the cabinet — for the cleanest, most powerful low frequency response on the market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eDual Chambered Enclosure Design\u003cbr\u003eThe new bifurcated enclosure allows each 10\" driver and port to work independently from the other. This improves the linearity of both drive systems, and minimizes standing wave problems inside the cabinet that can cause frequency anomalies in the sensitive midrange frequencies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eCast Frame Woofer Design\u003cbr\u003eEach 10\" woofer feature a heavy-duty cast aluminum frame for resonant-free operation. 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Remember great sound? We do, too. The RC-64 III enclosure is made in the USA, by proud craftsmen in Hope, Arkansas. Just like Paul W. Klipsch (PWK) intended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eNew 1-3\/4\" Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver\u003cbr\u003eThe compression driver features a new phase plug design to improve phase coherency at the throat of the horn, resulting in improved sound pressure linearity at high frequencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e90° x 90° Tractrix Horn\u003cbr\u003eThe redesigned Tractrix horn utilizes a circular horn throat paired to a square horn mouth to further improve high-frequency response and extension, while enhancing imaging and dynamics. The compressed molded rubber construction adds high frequency damping to reduce harshness and improve detail. This creates the cleanest, most natural sound possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eSpun Copper Cerametallic Woofers\u003cbr\u003eCerametallic woofers represent the pinnacle of Klipsch driver design, maintaining exceptional rigidity, and lightweight construction, for minimal cone breakup and distortion. When paired with the Tractrix horn-loaded compression driver, it provides speaker efficiency highest in its class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eCast Frame Woofer Design\u003cbr\u003eEach 6.5\" woofer feature a heavy-duty cast aluminum frame for resonant-free operation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e2-1\/2 Way Network Crossover Design\u003cbr\u003eThe sophisticated design of the RC-64 III network attenuates the outer woofers output at higher frequencies to minimize horizontal interference off-axis to the loudspeaker. This maintains a wide and even sound distribution — ensuring each listener hears the center channel information exactly as intended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4f595f; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eFurniture Grade Wood Veneers\u003cbr\u003eRC-64 III enclosures all utilize furniture grade wood veneers, and are available in Black Ash, Cherry \u0026amp; Walnut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Klipsch","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287804387412,"sku":"KLIPSCH:RC64-BLK","price":2049.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":41287804485716,"sku":"KLIPSCH:RC64-WAL","price":2049.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry","offer_id":41637753782356,"sku":"KLIPSCH:RC64-CHR","price":2049.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductrcrc64-blk_alt1.jpg?v=1718137839"},{"product_id":"kanto-yu6-powered-bookshelf-speakers-bamboo","title":"Kanto YU6 Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Pair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2007, \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-brand\/kanto\"\u003eKanto's\u003c\/a\u003e first big hit was an award-winning Apple docking station for the original iPod. Their huge success launched a line of fantastic powered speakers and audio accessories. Today, Kanto creates an assortment of products that look as good as they sound and they include a lot of features for affordable prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously, we gave you our \u003ca href=\"\/videos-reviews\/kanto-yu2-yu4-yu6-speaker-comparison\/\"\u003eKanto YU Series Powered Speaker Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e where we compared the \u003ca href=\"\/kanto-yu2-powered-desktop-speakers.html\"\u003eYU2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/kanto-yu4-powered-desktop-speakers.html\"\u003eYU4\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/kanto-yu6-powered-bookshelf-speakers.html\"\u003eYU6\u003c\/a\u003e bookshelf speaker models together. At Audio Advice, we think Kanto's desire to bake great performance and high visual aesthetics into every model they create is evident in their YU series bookshelf and desktop speakers. In this review, we will focus on Kanto's YU6 Powered Desktop Speakers as an upgrade to near-field listening with turntables or music streaming services with computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kanto-yu6-powered-speaker-colors.jpeg\" alt=\"Kanto YU6 powered speakers on white background\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePackaging, Design \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YU6 is a two-way bookshelf speaker that has a studio monitor-type look with the woofers and silk dome tweeters exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe like how Kanto makes the YU6 available in so many different colors and finishes. There are five colors to choose from, which can either stand out and catch people's attention or just blend in with the room's decor. Audio Advice is the exclusive dealer of the high-performance Gloss Red that just looks fantastic sitting on top of a modern piece of furniture — but for an understated, minimalistic look that blends into the room, Matte White or Matte Black finishes are also available — and for those who want a cool, retro aesthetic to complement a turntable or a computer desk, Bamboo or Walnut finishes are available for a stylish and warm mid-century vibe. If your favorite sports team is red, like NCSU near us, they are a perfect way to show off your school colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/YU6MB_IMG05_Contents.jpg\" alt=\"Contents of Kanto YU6 package\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen setting up the YU6's, we immediately noticed the craftsmanship of the perfectly smooth edges and high-quality connections on the rear. The speakers are around 10 lbs each so they definitely have some weight to them for their size. We do recommend a strong speaker stand like the Kanto SP Series \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-brand\/kanto\/kanto-sp-series-plus-speaker-stands-33\"\u003e32\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-brand\/kanto\/kanto-sp-series-plus-speaker-stands-27\"\u003e26\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're aiming to put them on a tabletop, we recommend using desktop speaker stands like the \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-brand\/kanto\/kanto-s6-desktop-speaker-stand-large-speaker\"\u003eS6\u003c\/a\u003e to separate the speakers from the table since they do have some pretty low-end bass and could cause some feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKanto also makes two smaller models — the \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-brand\/kanto\/kanto-yu2-powered-desktop-speakers\"\u003eYU2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-brand\/kanto\/kanto-yu4-powered-desktop-speakers\"\u003eYU4\u003c\/a\u003e, which are very similar speakers but a bit smaller. To see the differences in these 3 models you can watch our full \u003ca href=\"\/videos-reviews\/kanto-yu2-yu4-yu6-speaker-comparison\/\"\u003ecomparison of the Kanto YU2 vs YU4 vs YU6\u003c\/a\u003e. The YU6 has both larger speaker drivers and a beefier amplifier than the YU2 and YU4. Kanto keeps the 1” silk dome tweeter and upgrades to a 5” Kevlar driver. Like the YU4, the YU6 is ported on the back for improved bass response. A 100-watt Class D amplifier is built into the left speaker which is enough power to fill a decently sized living room with some rocking tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YU6 has dual Toslink optical inputs, RCA inputs with a phono switch, a subwoofer out, a 3.5 AUX input, USB Type-A charging port, gold-plated binding post terminals to connect the L\/R speakers, and best of all, Bluetooth 4.0 streaming. In the box, there is a 6' power cord, a nice remote control with batteries, 16' speaker wire, 6.5' stereo minijack cable, and self-adhesive rubber feet. We find this “ready to go” type of packaging ideal for someone just getting started and you don't have to worry about buying a lot of additional cables to get up and running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kanto-yu6-inputs.png\" alt=\"Rear connections on Kanto YU6 speakers in bamboo\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kanto YU6's come with good connections to get you started. First, you have optical inputs that you can easily connect your TV to. Putting these on speaker stands to the right and left of your TV will give your movie-watching experience a serious boost of immersion – especially if you are still using the sound straight from your TV. The YU6 hold their own and even outperform many soundbars in the same price category. With a subwoofer RCA output, you can add the \u003ca href=\"\/kanto-sub8-powered-subwoofer\"\u003eKanto Sub8\u003c\/a\u003e and you have even more bottom end when watching your favorite movies for an extremely affordable price that again, competes with \u003ca href=\"\/home-audio\/speakers\/soundbars\"\u003esoundbars\u003c\/a\u003e in the same price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the recent resurgence of vinyl, we're frequently asked for recommendations on\u003ca href=\"\/videos-reviews\/best-powered-speakers-to-pair-with-a-turntable\"\u003e the best powered speakers to pair up a turntable\u003c\/a\u003e. The YU6 does not disappoint! They have RCA L\/R inputs along with a ground post if needed. One of our favorite features is a small switch on the back that allows you to flip the RCA inputs from Phono to Line depending on if your \u003ca href=\"\/turntables\/all-turntables\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e has a preamp built-in or not. Now, this is super cool because it doesn't matter if you have a turntable without a preamp, you can just use the amp built into the YU6's and switch to Phono and you're good to go. This feature saves a lot of hassle of adding a bulky preamp to your turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/pdp\/kanto-yu6-red-turntable.jpg\" alt=\"Red Kanto YU6 speakers on stands beside a cabinet with red turntable\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YU6's have Bluetooth 4.0 aptX technology allowing you stream high-quality audio directly from any Bluetooth enabled device. Bluetooth 4.0 aptX is an audio codec that can support up to 24-bit audio transmission that reduces signal and noise transmission giving you a lot less distortion. Having this feature makes these easy to connect and stream your favorite song without worrying about losing quality via your transmission. However, the lack of Bluetooth 5.0 does limit these speakers for future and if we could upgrade a feature on these, it would be that. An AUX input is great for plugging in a phone or tablet for quick streaming playback if you do not want to connect to Bluetooth. On a desk, they are perfect for filling up your office with sound, and with a few additional accessories, you can really \u003ca href=\"\/videos-reviews\/how-to-upgrade-your-powered-computer-speakers\"\u003eupgrade the sound coming from your powered speakers\u003c\/a\u003e. Whether it's background music while typing a report, zoom calls to hear your coworkers loud and clear, or just watching YouTube videos, the YU6's have you covered. On the front, there is a small black knob that makes it easy to quickly change the volume. The remote is also well built and has tactile buttons to change sources, bass\/treble, volume, connect to Bluetooth, and anything else you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested the YU6 in three scenarios that we could see people most commonly using them for. To start, we put them on the SP32 speaker stands and plugged them into our TV to watch some movies. We started out with Encanto because we thought all the music would really put these speakers to the test. We were blown away by the way these speakers painted the voices in the songs across the whole room. This made the movie a much more fun experience being able to clearly hear the different voices coming in and singing in different scenes. If you're looking for an upgrade to your TV's audio, you seriously have to consider these speakers over a soundbar. They sound amazing and have so many more use cases than soundbars at this price point. While on stands, they provide a look that stands out compared to a soundbar below a TV. A really cool option with these would be to add a turntable under your TV and have them both connected at the same time. With the remote, you are one button click away from switching sources and having turntable speakers along with TV speakers in the same setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kanto-yu6-red-turntable-tv.jpg\" alt=\"Red Kanto YU6 speakers on stands beside TV and turntable\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the return of vinyl, the YU6's are a perfect combo to your turntable. We connected our YU6's to a \u003ca href=\"\/turntables\/pro-ject-rpm-1-carbon-turntable\"\u003ePro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e turntable in red that matched our gloss red Kanto's. These not only looked sleek but also sounded fantastic while listening to vinyl. When we wanted to play something on the fly and didn't have the vinyl album for the song we were looking for, we quickly connected our phone via Bluetooth and pulled up our \u003ca href=\"\/videos-reviews\/audio-advice-playlist-favorites\"\u003efavorite playlists\u003c\/a\u003e. A really nice touch to easily connect to our phone, laptop, or iPad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we set these speakers on S6 desktop stands and put them on a desk. Working while playing Qobuz in the background was a pleasure. The song “Happier Than Ever” is a fun tune by Billie Eilish that really puts these speakers to work. You could hear the subtle breathiness of Billie's voice between words along with the background vocals and instruments perfectly separated during the whole first half of the song. During the second half, Billie takes it up a notch and the whole band kicks in with some solid bass and instrumentation. As I turned them up, the low end really shined with each hit of the bass being felt in my chest. These filled the office we were working in with a deep bass and warm sound that was easy and fun to listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kanto-yu6-red-stands.jpg\" alt=\"Kanto YU6 Red Speakers on stands sitting on a desk\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\nWhether you are thinking about upgrading your TV sound, need a pair of desk speakers or want to pair these up with your turntable, we think everyone needs a pair of Kanto YU6's in their household. Solely based on the connectivity options and good-sounding these speakers are, you really cannot go wrong with them. There are other great speakers in this price category but with all the input options and color options to match up to your liking, Kanto really hit a homerun with these. And if you do like the Gloss Red style we tested, Audio Advice is the exclusive dealer and you won't find them anywhere else.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kanto","offers":[{"title":"Bamboo","offer_id":41287813529684,"sku":"KANTO:YU6-BA","price":519.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Black","offer_id":41287813562452,"sku":"KANTO:YU6-GB","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Red","offer_id":41287813595220,"sku":"KANTO:YU6-Red","price":579.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss White","offer_id":41287813627988,"sku":"KANTO:YU6-GW","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Black","offer_id":41287813660756,"sku":"KANTO:YU6-MB","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte White","offer_id":41287813693524,"sku":"KANTO:YU6-MW","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":41287813726292,"sku":"KANTO:YU6WALNUT","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/yu6bamboo_img01_newmain_1.jpg?v=1718137879"},{"product_id":"kanto-yu2-matte-black","title":"Kanto YU2 Powered Desktop Speakers - Pair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kanto YU2 is the smallest speaker in the family of compact YU speakers. The YU2 uses a 3” composite material woofer and a ¾” silk dome tweeter. The YU2 is available in a variety of colors, including bamboo, gloss black, gloss white, matte black, and finally matte white. We don’t think you will have any trouble finding one that fits your style!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YU2 makes a perfect desktop speaker. On the back, you’ll find a mini-plug aux input, and a USB input to handle the USB out from a computer or laptop. It comes with the cables and speaker wire, so setup is a breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has a small DAC (digital to analog) converter built-in, which converts the signal to analog and passes it directly onto the built-in amp. This is a very clean and simple signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unfamiliar with connecting up via USB, it is a great way to port sound from your computer to an audio system. Your computer will send a pure digital signal out of its USB connection, while the other end plugs into the back of the Kanto YU2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kanto-yu2-ba_1_1.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of a pair of Kantu YU2 powered speakers with Bamboo finish available at audioadvice.com.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kanto-yu2-ba_alt1_1_1.jpg\" alt=\"Rear view of a pair of Kanto YU2 Powered Speakers in Bamboo finish available at audioadvice.com.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding alone, the YU2 produces a very nice warm sound, but as you would expect, due to the small size, it is lacking in bass. Luckily, the YU2 has a subwoofer out, allowing you to add one of the Kanto subwoofers (the SUB6 is only $249) to fill out the bottom end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you plop these on your desk as an upgrade to your built-in computer speakers or something from a big box store, however, you should undoubtedly notice a huge improvement -- even without the sub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll and all, for a little over $200 a pair, this is a great little speaker value to improve your computer sound or to connect up to a turntable with a phono stage built-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilk Dome Tweeters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYU2 features 3\/4\" silk dome tweeters to deliver clear crisp highs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposite Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3\" composite drivers provide distortion-free, mid-range and bass tones - surprising performance for such a small speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs \u0026amp; Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the AUX input with the included Kanto 3.5mm cable to connect any device with a headphone jack to your YU2. Lighten the load on your computer's CPU by connecting directly to YU2's built-in DAC via a USB cable for a fully digital, high-quality audio connection. If you want a little more kick, connect a powered subwoofer to the SUB OUT port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Bass Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYU2 has a rear bass port that has been carefully designed and tuned to eliminate port turbulence while extending bass response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnurled Binding Posts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe speaker connection from left to right uses high-quality knurled binding posts. This standardized wiring system allows you to trim the included premium speaker wire to the desired length or purchase longer lengths for more versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible Volume Knob\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTucked neatly out of the way at the top of your active speaker, the smoothly rotating knob doubles as a power switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kanto","offers":[{"title":"Bamboo","offer_id":41287814512724,"sku":"KANTO:YU2-BA","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Red","offer_id":41287814545492,"sku":"KANTO:YU2-RED","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Teal","offer_id":41287814578260,"sku":"KANTO:YU2-GT","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Black","offer_id":41287814611028,"sku":"KANTO:YU2-MB","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Gray","offer_id":41287814643796,"sku":"KANTO:YU2-MG","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte White","offer_id":41287814676564,"sku":"KANTO:YU2-MW","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":41287814709332,"sku":"KANTO:YU2-WAL","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductkakanto-yu2-ba_1_1.jpg?v=1718137873"},{"product_id":"kanto-yu4-gloss-teal","title":"Kanto YU4 Powered Desktop Speakers - Pair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YU4 has all of the same great finish options you get on the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/kanto-yu2-powered-desktop-speakers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYU2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's a modern Matte White or Black finish. A more natural Bamboo or Walnut color option is also available. While all of the finishes just look fantastic, our favorite is the new high-performance Red finish. The Red reminds us of a high-end sports car \u0026amp; this exciting look definitely matches the high-performance sound!\u003cstrong\u003e Red is only available exclusively at Audio Advice. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have room for this slightly larger speaker on your desk or wherever it is going, it is well worth the extra $110 compared to the slightly smaller YU2. When you move up one level to the Kanto YU4, you also get tons more features!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YU4 has both larger speaker drivers and a beefier amplifier. Kanto changes to a 1” silk dome tweeter and upgrades to a 4” Kevlar driver. Like the YU2, the YU4 is ported on the back for an improved bass response. It does drop the USB computer connection, but what you get in return is very impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YU4 has 2 sets of optical inputs, two sets of AUX inputs (one of which you can change to an MM phono input), a subwoofer out, and best of all, Bluetooth streaming. You will also get a nice remote control and a spare USB power charging port on the back. For quick volume adjustments, there is a little round volume knob located on the front side, as compared to the back on the YU2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Kanto-YU4.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of a pair of Kantu YU4 powered speakers with walnut finish.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Kanto-YU4-2.jpg\" alt=\"Rear view of a pair of Kanto YU4 Powered Speakers in Walnut finish.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YU4 has 2 sets of optical inputs, two sets of AUX inputs (one of which you can change to an MM phono input), a subwoofer out, and best of all, Bluetooth streaming. You will also get a nice remote control and a spare USB power charging port on the back. For quick volume adjustments, there is a little round volume knob located on the front side, as compared to the back on the YU2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are lots of bookshelf speakers in the $300 price range that sound as good as the YU4, but here is the kicker -- they don’t have a built-in amplifier!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is the YU4 a great desktop speaker system, but you can pair them with a turntable for a simple starter vinyl playback rig. Having the built-in phono preamp is a feature we love, as many beginners don’t want to contend with having an extra component. Their midrange sounds very rich and the 1” silk dome tweeter gives them a very smooth sound, which is perfect for showing off your vinyl!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkable Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosed in handcrafted cabinets, YU4's 1\" silk dome tweeters and 4\" Kevlar drivers deliver crisp highs and wonderfully balanced mid-range, faithfully reproducing all your favorite tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth APTX\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in Bluetooth with Qualcomm aptX technology lets you enjoy high-quality streaming from the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with an integrated phono preamp, YU4 can be easily connected to any vintage or modern-day turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYU4 features automatic standby and power-up modes, helping to conserve power when you're gone and ensuring you never miss a beat when the music starts playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith volume, input, tone, and balance controls, as well as playback options when using Bluetooth, the YU4 remote gives you full control over your audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYU4's user-friendly interface features a single knob. 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