EMM Labs DA2i – Reference DAC with Integrated Streaming

The Ultimate Digital Player for Uncompromising Musicality

The EMM Labs DA2i redefines digital high-end audio. As the successor to the acclaimed DA2 V2, the DA2i combines Ed Meitner’s world-leading DAC technology with a powerful integrated streaming engine – all within a no-compromise reference design.

Featuring proprietary technologies like the MDAC2™ converter, MDAT2™ signal processing, and ultra-precise MCLK clocking, the DA2i guarantees natural, dynamic, and completely transparent playback. Its built-in network player allows direct access to streaming services and high-resolution music libraries – without the need for external streamers.

Der ultimative digitale Player für kompromisslose Musikalität

Der EMM Labs DA2i setzt neue Maßstäbe im digitalen High-End-Audio. Als Nachfolger des vielfach ausgezeichneten DA2 V2 vereint der DA2i die weltweit führende DAC-Technologie von Ed Meitner mit einer leistungsstarken integrierten Streaming-Engine – und das alles in einem kompromisslosen Referenzgerät.

Durch proprietäre Technologien wie den MDAC2™-Wandler, die MDAT2™-Signalverarbeitung und ein ultra-präzises MCLK-Clocking garantiert der DA2i eine natürliche, dynamische und absolut transparente Wiedergabe. Dank seines vollwertigen Netzwerk-Players kann der DA2i zudem direkt auf Streaming-Dienste und hochauflösende Musikbibliotheken zugreifen – ganz ohne externe Streaming-Geräte.

Highlights:

• Built-in high-end streaming – Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz & more
• Exclusive MDAC2™ conversion technology – Custom-designed dual-differential DACs for unparalleled detail retrieval
• Meitner Digital Audio Translator MDAT2™ – Advanced upsampling & noise-shaping technology
• Supports DSD1024 (16x DSD) – The highest native DSD processing available
• Optimized MCLK clocking – Proprietary system for ultra-low jitter performance
• Reference-Class-A analog output stage – Maximum musicality & dynamics
• Elegant, resonance-free aluminum chassis – Superior mechanical and electrical isolation

Technical Specifications

• DAC Technology: EMM Labs MDAC2™ Dual-Differential

• Signal Processing: Meitner MDAT2™ Upsampling & Noise-Shaping

• Streaming Capabilities:

• Integrated network streaming (Ethernet)

• Roon Ready, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, vTuner

• Supports PCM up to 24-bit/384kHz & DSD1024

• Inputs:

• 1 × asynchronous USB (PCM up to 24-bit/384kHz, DSD up to DSD1024)

• 1 × Network (Ethernet, Roon Ready)

• 1 × AES/EBU

• 2 × S/PDIF (Coaxial & Toslink)

• 1 × EMM Optilink (for seamless connection with EMM Labs transports)

• Outputs:

• 1 × balanced (XLR)

• 1 × unbalanced (RCA)

• Power Supply: Dedicated analog & digital power supplies

• Dimensions: 435 mm × 115 mm × 400 mm (W × H × D)

• Weight: 15.2 kg