Matrix Element X2 Music Streamer Roon Ready Player ES9038PRO DAC Pre-amp Full Balanced Headphone Amplifier

Specifications:
Hardware Platform:
CPU     NXP i.MX 6Quad 4x Cortex-A9 @1.2GHz
D/A Chip    ES9038PRO
Clock Source    Crystek CCHD-950

Digital Input:Coaxial & Optical 
IIS LVDS
USB Audio
HDMI ARC
AUX Input:RCA
Line Output:XLR  RCA

Headphone Output:4.4 mm balanced 
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:<12Ω
Output Power: 2600mW@33Ω, 1100mW@300Ω, 580mW@600Ω, 1%THD
Gain: +18dB@Low Gain, +28dB@High Gain

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:<6Ω
Output Power: 1600mW@33Ω, 290mW@300Ω, 150mW@600Ω, 1%THD
Gain: +18dB@Low Gain, +28dB@High Gain

Weight:4 kg (8.82 pounds)

Accessory:
RM4 remote control x1
Power cable x1
Quick start guide x1
Warranty card x1


The evolution of elements
The element series music streamer, which represents the new design concept of Matrix Audio, is facing an update after they were announced three years ago. The element X2 will be a new start, it acts as a full-featured stand-alone source device for your audio system, and also brings your existing traditional two-channel system into the world of high-res streaming audio. Simplify your audio system and enjoy the music.

New UI New impression
The 2nd gen element series music streamer is equipped with a 3.46 inch 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 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 big treasure of digital audio, MA player allows you to easily browse and play music in USB drives or NAS. If you prefer high-res online streaming, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify and Internet radio will be your huge library of music. Roon Ready, DLNA/UPnP and AirPlay 2 bring you different music streaming experiences.

Sweeter and louder

Element X2 has built-in a superb pre-amplifier with +10dB analog gain. When the pre-amp is enabled, it can output high-quality audio signals up to 15.8VRMS, combined with Hyper-Control technology, let the entire output range keep ultra-low noise and distortion. It's no need to add an additional pre-amplifier, simply feed to the amplifier to achieve pure sound. 

Full of power Full of details
Element X2 has a built-in full-balanced headphone amplifier, which 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
We take every detail of the product seriously, even the remote control is no exception. The new RM4 remote control has added 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 aluminum and plastic makes the remote control comfortable to the touch.

Digital and Analog Sources All-in-One
Element X2 not only has multiple digital input ports, it also has added analog input ports. Vinyl turntables with phono outputs, CD players or other devices with analog outputs can be connected to your modern digital audio system by element X2. There are high, medium and low input gain options available to adapt to the different output levels of the front-end device.

Early bird of TV Hi-Fi
We have added HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) input port to element X2. 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 X2 for higher quality playback. If the display device supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, the playback on element X2 can be controlled by this display device.