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emm labs DA2 V2 Flagship Stereo DAC

  Emm labs' DA2 V2 is their updated flagship 16xDSD / DSD1024 stereo D/A converter (DAC). It is the next evolutionary step within their line of award winning, critically acclaimed range of high end converter systems. The DA2 V2 features a multitude of inputs and support for PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz, DSD, 2xDSD, DXD (352/384 kHz), and MQA via USB.

16xDSD Proprietary Discrete DACs
MDAC2 is said to be the world's first true fully discrete DSD1024 / 16xDSD D/A converter and still built in-house at our manufacturing facility in Calgary, Canada. emm labs is not willing to accept the inherent non-linearities of every mass-market chip created to date. Neither should you.

Newly Updated MDAT2: 16xDSD Upsampling
Their multi-award winning MDAT2 DSP has been refined and updated to synergistically work with the new 16xDSD MDAC2. The new MDAT2 DSP does real-time transient detection, processing and up-conversion of all incoming audio, PCM and DSD, before sending it to the new 16xDSD DACs.

USB Isolation, MFAST and MCLK2
The USB interface includes emm labs' proprietary hardware galvanic isolation. In combination with MFAST, our high-speed asynchronous jitter removal technology and MCLK2 custom built clock, jitter is completely removed from the conversion process.

The new DA2 V2's analog and digital systems have been meticulously revised. All culminating in that next level of immersive pristine sonic clarity that has been the definition of every new EMM product. The DA2 V2, emm labs' new reference converter proudly designed and made in Canada.

Key Features
16xDSD proprietary discrete dual differential D-to-A converters (MDAC2)
New high High/Low output gain control
Latest generation Meitner Digital Audio Translator signal processing technology (MDAT2)
Enhanced technology for instant signal acquisition and jitter-free performance (MFAST)
Proprietary asynchronous clocking system (MCLK2)
USB interface with custom hardware galvanic isolation
Up to 24-bit/192kHz & DSD support over all inputs
2xDSD, DXD (352/384kHz) & MQA support over USB
User controlled signal polarity
Custom aerospace-grade ceramic circuit boards
EMM Optilink for transport or streamer connection
Precision-machined aluminum chassis & remote control
Service USB port for future software upgrades
RS-232 serial port for wired remote control

Power Supply
Proprietary high-isolation resonant mode power supply for silent & eco-friendly operation
Factory set to 100V or 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz
Maximum 30W consumption

Other Specifications
Digital inputs:
EMM Optilink (CD/SACD)
AES/EBU, two S/PDIF Coax, two S/PDIF, optical TosLink & USB up to 24-bit/192kHz and DSD
USB also supports 2xDSD, DXD (352/384kHz) & MQA

Stereo Analog Outputs:
Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA

Output Impedance:
300 Ohms balanced (XLR)
150 Ohms unbalanced (RCA)

Output Levels (High/Low):
XLR outputs: 7.0/5.0V (+19.1/16.2dBu)
RCA outputs: 3.5/2.5V (+13.1/10.2dBu)

Dimensions: 438 x 400 x 161 mm (WxDxH)
Weight: 17.2 kgs.
Price: $30,000

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