Matrix Audio element X2 Music Streamer & Headphone Amplifier
Matrix Audio presents the element X2 Music Streamer & Headphone Amplifier - a compact full-featured stand-alone source in your audio system, it will bring your traditional two-channel system into the high-res streaming audio world and make your multimedia entertainment experience more immersive.
• Hi-Res Music Streamer, DAC & Headphone Amp In One
• ESS ES9038PRO DAC
• Dual Headphone Outputs for 6.35mm Unbalanced & 4.4mm Balanced
• Built-in Pre-amplifier
Matrix Audio element X2 Music Streamer & Headphone Amplifier
Matrix Audio presents the element X2 music streamer and headphone amplifier - a compact full-featured stand-alone source in your audio system, it will bring your traditional two-channel system into the high-res streaming audio world and make your multimedia entertainment experience more immersive.
Key Features:
• Hi-Res Music Streamer, DAC, Headphone Amp & Pre-amp In One
• ESS ES9038PRO DAC
• Highly Accurate Crystek CCHD-950 Femtosecond Clock
• Dual Headphone Outputs for 6.35mm Unbalanced & 4.4mm Balanced
• Built-in Pre-amplifier with +10dB Analogue Gain
• Drives Various Headphones Effortlessly
• Colour Touch Screen Display
• Supports Playback of Files up to PCM 768kHz, DSD 24.58MHz, MQA 384kHz
• Supports Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, vTuner etc
• XLR and RCA Line Outputs
• Stereo RCA Analogue Input
• HDMI ARC Input for Connecting to a TV
• Digital Inputs Including IIS-LVDS, Coax, Optical & USB Audio
• Playback Local Music File from USB & NAS Storage Devices
• Gigabit Ethernet & Dual-Band Wi-Fi
User Manual (PDF, 2.4MB)
The Versatile Master
The element M2 music streamer is a multi-functional audio source that can play local music files or online streaming audio. It has a built-in preamplifier and headphone amplifier, which can drive various types of headphones directly, or connect to power amplifiers or active speakers easily.
Besides its rich selection of digital inputs, the element X2 also features a stereo analogue input which allows you to connect turntables (with line output), CD players or other audio devices. Additionally, an HDMI ARC input helps you get better quality sound when watching TV.
Roon Ready, UPnP and AirPlay are not absent as well. Excellent human-computer interaction, with the MA Remote App, you can easily configure your devices, browse and playback music files. For audiophiles looking for an all-in-one solution which has superior resolution and presents all the details perfectly, element X2 might be your best choice.
New UI, New Impression
The element X2 music streamer is equipped with a 3.46" colour LCD touch screen. When playing over the network, or playing local music via MA Player, rich information of the track is displayed on the screen.
The touch screen also allows you to perform various operations more conveniently. The newly added playback touch keys make the new generation of element music streamers easier to use.
Richer Than Rich
If you own a treasure trove of digital audio, the MA player App allows you to easily browse and play music from USB drives or NAS devices. If you prefer high-res online streaming, Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, Baidu Netdisk, QQMusic and Internet radio are ready to serve up a huge library of high-res music. QPlay, NetEase Cloud Music, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, DLNA/UPnP, AirPlay 2 and Audirvāna bring you different music streaming experiences as well.
MA Remote App
The MA Remote App serves as the core tool for controlling Matrix Audio music streamers. By installing the MA Remote App on your iPhone, iPad or Android phone, they become the most convenient control centres, allowing you to browse and play your local music, enjoy high-resolution music from streaming platforms like SONY Select, TIDAL, Qobuz and HIGHRESAUDIO, Baidu Netdisk, QQMusic, listen to exciting online radio stations.
Even when music is streaming from Roon or other apps, you also can view the track information through the MA Remote App. Furthermore, the MA Remote App allows you to set every hardware configuration, completely changing the operation of an audio device.
Unlimited Resources at Your Fingertips
Access an extensive library of high-resolution music, including TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO and internet radio - all seamlessly integrated into one device.
The element M2 supports various streaming protocols including Roon Ready, Audirvana, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Conncet, AirPlay2, QPlay and UPnP/DLNA.
Sweeter And Louder
element X2 has built-in superb a pre-amplifier with +10dB of analogue gain. When the pre-amp is enabled, it can output high-quality audio signals up to 15.8VRMS, combined with Hyper-Control technology, it lets the entire output range maintain an ultra-low noise and distortion level.
Full Of Power, Full Of Details
The element X2 has a built-in full-balanced headphone amplifier which supports both 6.35mm unbalanced and a 4.4 mm balanced headphones.
The headphone amplifier is composed of 8 independent amplification units, every 2 units are connected in parallel, provides higher drive current and output power with a very low distortion and noise, and better control of micro-details to the headphone speaker units. For element X2, there are no hard-to-drive headphones, just plug and play.
Everything In Your Hand
Matrix Audio take every detail of the product seriously - even the remote control is no exception. The RM4 remote control includes playback control functions, making it more convenient to switch tracks, play, pause and other operations. With the 2 programmable buttons which can be set to your frequently used functions through the MA Remote App. The material of aluminium and plastic makes the remote control comfortable to the touch.
TV Hi-Fi
The element X2 includes HDMI ARC allowing your TV to be connected to the device for higher quality stereo audio for you TV shows and movies.
When connected to display devices such as TVs and projectors with HDMI ARC functionality, the digital audio from the HDMI signal can be transferred to element M2 for higher quality playback. Additionally, if the display device supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, the playback on element X2 can be controlled by this display device.
Digital and Analogue Sources All-in-One
The element X2 not only has multiple digital input ports, it also has a stereo analogue input. Vinyl turntables with line outputs, CD players or other devices with analogue outputs can be connected to your modern digital audio system by element X2. There are even high, medium and low input gain options available to adapt to the different output levels of the front-end device.
Asynchronous or Synchronous, It's Up To You
The element X2 includes both an asynchronous mode and a synchronous mode. In the asynchronous mode, the master clock of the DAC chip comes from the built-in Crystek CCHD-950 femtosecond clock. In the synchronous mode, the built-in femtosecond clock will be turned off, and the DAC chip depends on the clock of an external front-end device instead.
Femtosecond Clock Built-in
Digital audio is the art of time, a high-precision clock is the basis for accurate playback of digital audio. The element X2 has built-in a Crystek CCHD-950 ultra-low phase noise femtosecond clock, which can effectively reduce the jitter generated in the transmission and processing of digital audio signals, making the sound more realistic and the details more accurate. Laying a solid foundation for the good sound of element X2.
Isolated Design
There are two independent power supplies dedicated for the ARM processor and the digital audio processing part of element X2. Matrix Audio isolated the two parts in independent circuit units, and joined them by several optocouplers to achieve complete electrical isolation. The audio circuit part uses an independent linear power supply to present a pure music background to you.
Highway Of Audio Data
The element X2 is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port to ensure more stable connection when streaming high sampling rate audio files. Make the music data stream in your audio system smoothly.
Connect Your Way
Under good wireless network signal coverage, you can choose Wi-Fi connection. The integrated 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi antenna, gives element X2 a tidy and clean appearance and a flexible connection option.
Trigger In & Out
The newly added trigger ports allow you no need to turn the amplifier on or off manually, just let the element X2 work as a control centre, and enjoy the music with a single touch.
| Model Number | element X2 |
|---|---|
| RRP | 7,699.00 |
| Specs | Hardware PlatformCPU DAC Chip Clock
Digital InputCOAXCIAL & OPTICAL IIS LVDS USB AUDIO HDMI ARC
AUX InputStereo RCA
Line OutputXLR RCA
Headphone Output4.4mm Balanced 6.35mm Unbalanced
NetworkLAN WLAN
USBUSB
MA PlayerController App Local Playback Roon Ready AirPlay 2 DLNA/UPnP TIDAL Connect Spotify Connect vTuner Radio Paradise HIGHRESAUDIO
TriggerTrigger In Trigger Out
Power SpecsAC Input
Weight & SizeWeight Dimensions (W x H x D)
Accessories• RM4 remote control x 1 |
Matrix Audio products include a 2 year Australian warranty.
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