Matrix Audio Element X2 Music Streamer

Matrix Audio Element X2 Music Streamer

 

The Matrix Audio element X2 music streamer is the perfect solution for audiophiles looking for the ultimate audio setup. With a built-in preamp and headphone amp, it can drive any type of headphones and connect to power amplifiers or active speakers. It features rich digital input ports, a pair of analog inputs, and HDMI ARC input for better sound when watching TV. Using the MA Remote App, you can easily configure your devices, browse and playback music files. The element X2 is Roon Ready, UPnP and AirPlay compatible and provides excellent human-computer interaction. Enjoy your favorite music with the high-res streaming audio of the element X2 and simplify your audio system today!

 

Features

• 3.46 inch LCD touch screen
• MA Remote App
• Built-in pre-amplifier with +10dB analog gain with Hyper-Control technology
• Built-in full-balanced headphone amplifier
• New RM4 remote control with added playback control functions
• HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) input port
• Built-in Crystek CCHD-950 ultra-low phase noise femtosecond clock
• Async mode and sync mode
• 2 independent power supplies
• Integrated 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi antenna
• Newly added trigger ports

 

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.

 

MA Remote App

You can browse and playback your local music files, online music stream from TIDAL and Qobuz, and even Internet radio stations through the MA Remote App on your iPhone, iPad or Android phones. The device configurations, firmware updates also can be managed by the app.

 

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 line 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.

 

Femto Clock Built-in

Digital audio is the art of time, a high-precision clock is the basis for accurate playback of digital audio. The element X2 has built-in a Crystek CCHD-950 ultra-low phase noise femtosecond clock, which can effectively reduce the jitter generated in the transmission and processing of digital audio signals, making the sound more realistic and the details more accurate. Laying a solid foundation for the good sound of element X2.

 

Asynchronous or synchronous, it's up to you

There are async mode and sync mode available on element X2. In the Async mode, the master clock of the D/A chip comes from the built-in Crystek CCHD-950 femtosecond clock, and the clock from the front-end device will be abandoned. In the Sync mode, the built-in femtosecond clock will be turned off, and the D/A chip depends on the clock of the front-end device completely.

 

Isolated Design

There are 2 independent power supplies dedicated for the ARM processor and the digital audio processing part of element X2. We put the 2 parts in independent circuit units, and joint them by several optocouplers to achieve complete electrical isolation. The audio circuit part uses an independent linear power supply to present a pure music background to you.

Highway of audio data

The element X2 is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port to ensure more stable connection when streaming high sampling rate audio files. Make the music data stream in your audio system smoothly.

 

Follow your way

Under good wireless network signal coverage, you can choose Wi-Fi connection. The integrated 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi antenna, gives element X2 a tidy and clean appearance and a flexible connection option.

 

Get your pace

The newly added trigger ports allow you no need to turn the amplifier on or off manually, just let the element X2 work as a control center, and enjoy the music with a single touch.

 

Specification

Hardware Platform

• CPU: NXP i.MX 6Quad Cortex-A9
• D/A Chip: ES9038PRO
• Clock Source: Crystek CCHD-950

Digital Input

• Coaxial & Optical:
  
  • PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
  • DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)
• IIS LVDS
  • PCM 16-32Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
  • DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP)
  • DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz, 22.4MHz (Native)
• USB Audio
  • PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
  • MQA 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream
  • DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP)
  • DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz (Native)　
• HDMI ARC: PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

AUX Input

• RCA
  
  • SNR: 106dB A-weighting
  • THD+N:<0.0025%@1k, <0.0030%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.07 -3dB@43kHz
  • Channel Crosstalk: >-102dB
  • Input Level: 2.1VRMS Maximum

Line Output

• XLR
  • SNR: 131dB A-weighting
  • THD+N:<0.00012%@1k, <0.00020%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@85kHz
  • Crosstalk: >-146dB
  • Output Level: 4.5VRMS@0dB,15.8VRMS@+10dB
• RCA
  • SNR: 125dB A-weighting
  • THD+N:<0.00012%@1k, <0.00020%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@85kHz
  • Channel Crosstalk: >-137db
  • Output Level: 2.2VRMS@0dB, 7.5VRMS@+10dB

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
• 6.35mm 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

Network

• LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
• WLAN: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

USB

• The USB port provides a maximum power of 5V/1A.
• The USB port works with the devices which conform to the USB mass storage standard and supports FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file formats, but is not guaranteed to be compatible with all storage devices.

Trigger

• Trigger in: DC 6-12V<10mA
• Trigger out: DC 12V/50mA MAX

MA player

• Controller app: MA Remote App
• Local Playback
• Format Supported: MP3 , WMA , WAV , AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE
• PCM Sampling Rate:
  
  • PCM 16-24Bit 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz　
  • MQA 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream
• DSD Sampling Rate: DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz　
• Roon Ready
• PCM Sampling Rate:
  • PCM 16-24 Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
  • MQA 16-24 Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream
• DSD Sampling Rate: DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz
• AirPlay 2: The audio specs depend on the service provider
• DLNA/UPnP: The audio specs depend on the service provider
• TIDAL Connect: The audio specs depend on the service provider
• Spotify Connect: The audio specs depend on the service provider
• vTuner: The audio specs depend on the service provider
• Radio Paradise: The audio specs depend on the service provider
• HIGHRESAUDIO: The audio specs depend on the service provider

Power Specs

• Power Voltage: AC 100V-120V 50/60Hz / AC 220V-240V 50/60Hz
• Standby Power Consumption: < 5W
• Maximum Power Consumption: < 50W

Weight & Size

• Weight: 4 kg (8.82 pounds)
• Size
  
  • Width: 340 mm (13.39 inches)
  • Depth: 259 mm (10.20 inches)
  • Height: 58 mm (2.28 inches)
• Accessory
  • RM4 remote control x1
  • Power cable x1
  • Quick start guide x1
  • Warranty card x1

 

About Matrix Audio

Matrix Audio UK is a renowned audio brand established in 2009 and based in the historic city of Xi'an, China. With a strong focus on developing, producing, and selling digital Hi-Fi audio products, Matrix Audio has evolved into a leading digital audio company over the course of over a decade.

Matrix Audio has built a stellar reputation among audiophiles in China and worldwide thanks to its commitment to delivering high-quality audio DACs, audio amplifiers, and other digital audio equipment. Their success can be attributed to the expertise of their professional testers, advanced research facilities, and state-of-the-art audio analysers.

The brand name "Matrix" is inspired by the mathematical concept of balance between two dimensions: portrait and landscape. Matrix Audio applies this concept to its product development and design philosophy. They prioritise excellent sound performance and strive for aesthetically pleasing designs that seamlessly integrate into any home environment. Harmony, both in sound and design, is the ultimate goal for Matrix Audio.

Matrix Audio's product lineup includes popular offerings such as the Mini-i Pro, X-Sabre Pro, Quattro II DAC, Audio Element i, X-Sabre Pro DAC, and Element X. These products exemplify the brand's dedication to delivering outstanding audio experiences while maintaining a perfect balance between form and function.

Choose Matrix Audio UK at Future Shop for cutting-edge digital Hi-Fi audio products that combine exceptional sound quality with captivating design, earning them a respected brand image and loyal following among audiophiles worldwide.