DAC 2 vs Meitner Audio MA1 V2
The MA1 V2's output voltage is 4.6V RMS against the DAC 2's 7.0V RMS. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and output impedance (300Ω).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,995
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About the DAC 2
The EMM Labs DAC 2 is an earlier-generation high-end stereo D/A converter from Ed Meitner, predating the company's current DA2/DA2 V2 flagship models. It offers multiple digital inputs and both balanced and single-ended analog outputs, with PCM support up to 96kHz and DSD support via USB only. It does not use the newer MDAC2/MDAT2/MFAST/MCLK2 platform found in the DA2 series, nor does it support DXD or MQA. It is designed as a reference-grade DAC for audiophile and professional applications using earlier-generation EMM Labs conversion and digital processing technology.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- MDAC2™
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 7.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 300Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 7.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- EMM Optilink, AES/EBU, S/PDIF Coaxial, S/PDIF TosLink, USB
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
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