Recording engineers use near-field systems to mix because they take the room out of the equation. They allow you to hear deep into the soundstage and pick up minute detail. The high-end near-field experience is yours by simply adding a musicBox system to your desktop. Music is recreated like in the studio with a wide, deep, solid image.

PURE DIGITAL iPod dock
You’ll be amazed when you plug your iPod into the musicBox’s built-in PURE DIGITAL iPod dock. Virtually all iPod docks today pass only the "analog" signal from your iPod. Not so with the musicBox! The musicBox sends the digital "1's and 0's" from your iPod directly to its own internal high performance DAC. That's why we call it PURE DIGITAL. And that's how your iPod - plus the musicBox - produces sound to rival high-end audiophile CD players. In addition to the dock, a special vacuum tube preamplifier circuitry and the MOSFET power amplifier gives you a recipe for magic.

Versatility plus
The musicBox has many digital inputs for your sources. USB for a local computer, or if you need audio distribution throughout your home, it has inputs for Apple TV, Sonos, Squeeze Box or anything else that’s digital. It even has an analog input for “old school” *turntables or tuners.

For your ears only
The musicBoxhas a terrific headphone section that’s lush and sweet. So if you’re stuck in a cubicle, or when you want to rock out late at night, the musicBox automatically mutes the speakers as soon as you plug in your cans. You're also getting the full benefit of the musicBox’s tube preamplifier section that refines harsh digitalmusic (check out the glow behind the front panel window!). The great sound is your secret.

Specifications:
20 watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz .01% THD. 109dB S/N, 24/96 Crystal Semiconductor 4398 DAC. 12AX7 vacuum tube. IR Remote Control. Inputs: USB, Optical, Coaxial, and iPod PURE DIGITAL dock, Aux. Outputs: Preamplifier/Subwoofer, Component Video, heavy-duty speaker connectors. Bass EQ switch. Standby switch. Detachable power cord. 115/230 volts, switchable on back panel.H 4 ⅝” W 9 ½” D 11 ¼”, mB3 speakers, 70Hz-17kHz, 92dB1w1m, H 6 ½” W 4 ¼” D 8 ¾” d4s.5 speakers, 60Hz-20kHz + 3dB, H 8 ½ x W 5” x D 7”, *Phono preamp needed with turntable.

Made for: iPod touch (1st and 2nd generation), iPod classic (80GB,120GB,160GB only), iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, 4th and5th generation). “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.