MA3 Integrated D/A Converter
Introducing Meitner Audio’s ground breaking MA3 Integrated D/A converter. The first of our next generation products. The MA3 combines Ed Meitner's proven world-class sound techniques from our beloved DA2 V2 and DV2 converters, with network audio streaming functions from our popular and simple to use NS1 Streamer - creating one sleek, affordable package to serve your greater enjoyment of music.
The Meitner MA3:
- 16xDSD MDAC2™ DACs coupled with our proprietary MDAT2™ DSP
- VControl™ volume control used in our EMM DV2 converter
- Supports DSD128/2xDSD, DXD and MQA®
- Built in network streamer for music streaming service integration
16xDSD MDAC2™ and MDAT2™ DSP:
The MA3 employs our MDAC2™ fully discrete single-bit, 16xDSD, D-to-A
converters, coupled with our MDAT2™ DSP which performs real-time
transient detection in addition up-conversion of all incoming audio.
VControl™ maintains the input signal without re-quantization allowing for
complete transparency at any volume setting, wide attenuation range, and
no loss of audio resolution.
USB Isolation, MFAST™ and MCLK2™:
The USB interface includes EMM’s proprietary hardware galvanic isolation.
MFAST™ our high-speed asynchronous jitter removal technology working
in tandem with our custom built clock (MCLK2™) provides jitter removal
from all digital sources.
Built in Network Streamer:
Connect to high resolution streaming services like TIDAL, QOBUZ plus
support for popular music services like SPOTIFY, DEEZER, vTUNER etc.
UPnP/DLNA support for network and NAS file playback, ROON READY
and ROON ENDPOINT functionality plus direct USB audio file playback.
Designed and manufactured in Canada, simply connect it directly to
amplifier(s) and speakers of your choice and enjoy! The MA3 is the
perfect integrated digital hub for any high end system, regardless of
budget.
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Key Features
- Up to 24bit/192kHz & DSD support over all inputs: USB Audio, AES, TOSLINK, COAX and Network(RJ45)
- 2xDSD (via DoP), DXD (352/384kHz) over USB Audio
- Full MQA® unfolding via USB Audio and Network(RJ45)
- Proprietary & discrete dual differential D-to-A converters (MDAC2™) with Meitner Digital Audio Translator signal processing technology (MDAT2™)
- MFAST™ instant signal acquisition and jitter-free performance
- Proprietary asynchronous clocking system (MCLK™)
- VControl™ high resolution volume control
- Galvanically isolated USB Audio interface
- Network streaming with UPNP/DLNA and ROON READY/ROON ENDPOINT functionality
- High resolution, Tidal and Qobuz and popular, Spotify, Deezer, vTuner plus many more, streaming audio services support
- AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV and WMA audio file playback
- USB service port for future software upgrades
- IR remote and serial port for wired remote control
- mConnect app for network control on Android, IOS and tablets
- Newly designed strong and elegant all-metal chassis
Power factor corrected
Universal 90V-260V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: max. 50W
CE Approved
Roon Ready network devices have Roon’s streaming technology built in, and are certified by Roon Labs to provide the highest level of quality and performance in network streaming.
Specifications
Digital inputs:
AES/EBU, S/PDIF COAX, TOSLINK, USB Audio and Network(RJ45) supports up to 24bit/192kHz and DSD
USB Audio also supports 2xDSD, DXD (352/384kHz) & full MQA® decoding
Network(RJ45) also supports full MQA® decoding
Stereo Analog Outputs:
Balanced (XLR)
Unbalanced (RCA)
Output voltage:
XLR outputs: 4.36V (+15.0dBu)
RCA outputs: 2.19V (+9.0dBu)
Output impedance:
300Ω balanced (XLR)
150Ω unbalanced (RCA)
Dimensions (W x D x H:):
435 x 400 x 92mm / 17.13 x 15.75 x 3.62in
Weight:
7.43kg / 16.39lbs net (with remote control)
Finish:
Fine bead blasted front panel available in silver or black
Designed and Manufactured in Canada
Support and Downloads
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