MATRIX AUDIO ELEMENT M2

Complete Streamer - DAC and Headphone Amplifier

A multifunctional audio source that can play local music files or stream online audio. It features various inputs, including Toslink, coaxial, IIS-LVDS, USB audio, and HDMI ARC. As a stand-alone music source, the element M2 can directly drive various headphones or be connected to power amplifiers or active speakers for high-resolution music listening. It also supports Roon Ready, UPnP, and AirPlay. The second-generation music streamer from the Element series is equipped with a 3.46-inch LCD touch screen. During network or local music playback via the MA player, rich track information is displayed on the screen. The touch screen allows for convenient operation of various functions. The newly added touch control buttons make the new generation of Element music streamers easier to use.

MA Player allows easy navigation and playback of music from USB drives or NAS, as well as from high-resolution streaming services like TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, and Internet radio stations. Roon Ready, DLNA/UPnP, and AirPlay 2 offer diverse music streaming experiences.

The integrated headphone amplifier has been upgraded to a fully balanced 4-channel structure. The fully symmetrical circuit design allows left and right channel signals to pass through an almost perfectly symmetrical amplification circuit, providing abundant headphone output power with low distortion and noise.

The new RM4 remote control adds playback control functions, making it more convenient to change tracks, play, pause, and perform other operations. With 2 programmable buttons, which can be set for the most commonly used functions via the MA Remote app. The aluminum and plastic material makes the remote control comfortable to the touch. When connected to display devices such as TVs and projectors with HDMI ARC functionality, digital audio from the HDMI signal can be transferred to the element M2 for superior playback. If the display device supports the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, playback can be controlled from the display device.

Technical Specifications:

• Digital Input:

  • Coaxial & Optical:
    • PCM 16-24Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
    • DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)
  • IIS LVDS:
    • PCM 16-32Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
    • DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP)
    • DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz (Native)
  • USB Audio:
    • PCM 16-24Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
    • MQA 16-24Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream
    • DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP)
    • DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz (Native)
  • HDMI ARC:
    • PCM 16-24Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

• Line Output:

  • XLR:
    • SNR: 128dB A-weighting
    • THD+N: <0.00020%@1k, <0.00022%@20Hz-20kHz
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@85kHz
    • Crosstalk: >-145dB
    • Output Level: 4VRMS@0dB
  • RCA:
    • SNR: 125dB A-weighting
    • THD+N: <0.00022%@1k, <0.00023%@20Hz-20kHz
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@85kHz
    • Crosstalk: >-130dB
    • Output Level: 2VRMS@0dB

• Headphone Output:

  • 4.4 mm Balanced:
    • SNR: 119dB A-weighting
    • THD+N: <0.00055%@20Hz-20kHz 4VRMS
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@85kHz
    • Output Impedance: <22Ω
    • Output Power: 1800mW@33Ω, 1000mW@300Ω, 540mW@600Ω, 1%THD
    • Gain: +18dB
  • 6.35 mm Unbalanced:
    • SNR: 116dB A-weighting
    • THD+N: <0.00055%@20Hz-20kHz 2VRMS
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@85kHz
    • Output Impedance: <11Ω
    • Output Power: 1200mW@33Ω, 280mW@300Ω, 140mW@600Ω, 1%THD
    • Gain: +18dB

• Network:

  • LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • WLAN: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

• Weight and Dimensions:

  • Weight: 3.5 kg (7.71 lbs)
  • Dimensions:
    • Width: 280 mm (11.02 inches)
    • Depth: 259 mm (10.20 inches)
    • Height: 58 mm (2.28 inches)