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The best dac I've ever owned is up for sale. Emm Labs Dac2x V2 is outstanding and the depth of the music keeps you wanting more. The writeup below is dead on.
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The EMM Labs DA2 V2 DAC incorporates several advanced technologies and design features that contribute to its high-end performance:
Upgraded DAC and Analog Systems: The DA2 V2 includes significant hardware and firmware changes from its predecessor. All major hardware systems in the DA2 have been replaced, including EMM’s discrete 16xDSD DACs and a new analog output stage. These upgrades enhance the DA2's transparency, soundstage depth, and dynamics. Additionally, the new analog stage incorporates a high/low gain system, which is switchable in software, allowing users to choose an output level that fits their system better.
Proprietary DAC Technology: At the heart of the DA2 are the Meitner-designed and manufactured MDAC2 DACs, specifically created for this model. These are discrete, single-bit designs that run at an extremely high speed—16 times that of single-rate DSD (2.8224MHz), or DSD1024. This high sample rate is a first for consumer converters and contributes to the DA2's exceptional performance. Ed Meitner, the founder of EMM Labs, prefers single-bit to multibit DACs for their inherent linearity, as any value in a single-bit converter is made by adding or subtracting the same small value many times.
Advanced Digital Processing and Isolation: The DA2 uses EMM Labs' enhanced MFAST technology for instant signal acquisition and jitter-free performance, along with a proprietary asynchronous clocking system (MCLK2). The USB interface features custom hardware galvanic isolation to further isolate it from noisy source power systems. This isolation helps in maintaining the purity of the digital signal. Additionally, the DA2 includes MDAT2, a digital signal processor that performs real-time transient detection, processing, and up-conversion of all incoming audio, PCM and DSD, before sending it to the new 16xDSD DACs.
These features highlight EMM Labs DA2 V2's focus on providing a high-fidelity audio experience. The use of proprietary technology, especially in the DAC and digital processing, underscores its position in the high-end audio market. The emphasis on linearity and jitter reduction, along with the advanced digital-to-analog conversion process, ensures that the DA2 V2 delivers an exceptionally clear and accurate audio reproduction.
