Matrix Audio Element X2 Pure Music Streamer

Matrix Audio Element X2 Pure Music Streamer

 

The Matrix Audio Element X2 Pure is the perfect choice for any music lover. Experience pure sound quality with the 10th anniversary edition of the Element X2 Pure. The sleek, sophisticated design is guaranteed to stand out in any home audio setup. Utilising advanced technologies ensures that your music streaming experience is one of a kind, delivering a crystal clear sound. Enjoy the ultimate convenience of easy setup and operation. With Element X2 Pure, you can create the perfect soundtrack for any occasion - from relaxing at home to throwing a party. Let your music soar with Matrix Audio's Element X2 Pure.

 

Features

• 2 pieces of ES9039PRO chip which is the new flagship by ESS
• 3.46 inch LCD touch screen
• MA Remote App
• Built-in pre-amplifier with +10dB analog gain with Hyper-Control technology
• Equipped with CBVB pads
• New RM4 remote control with added playback control functions
• HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) input port
• Built-in Crystek CCHD950 ultra low phase noise femtosecond clock
• Async mode and sync mode
• Integrated 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi antenna
• KG series audio capacitors from Nichicon
• new O-core toroidal transformer which has silver-plated output wires with Teflon insolation

 

Dual D/A synergy

The dual D/A design makes the best use of the chips and reaches perfection. The element X2 Pure is equipped with 2 pieces of ES9039PRO which is the new flagship by ESS. Each chip works in mono mode, every 8 D/A conversion units from 1 chip work in parallel, which effectively improves the dynamic range and reduces audio distortion, while making the circuit of left and right channels completely separated. Every appropriate design ensures an accurate reproduction of the sound, bringing more powerful audio performance and excellent listening experience.

 

The beauty of symmetry, the art of balance

The golden rule of industrial aesthetics can be found all over the product. The analog circuits of left and right channels have the same layout and components. They are designed exactly symmetrical. The analog circuit is completely covered by the CNC aluminum shield, which effectively ensures the heat dissipation of the op-amps and isolates the interferences. No matter inside or outside, the element X2 Pure exudes a pleasing and meticulous design.

 

Electrical isolation, no fear of interference

The digital processing and D/A conversion circuit of element X2 Pure is electrically isolated, the ground wire of digital and analog parts are completely separated. The D/A and analog circuits are powered by ultra-low noise LDOs to obtain an extremely high SNR and dynamic range, leaving the background of music as silent as deep space.

 

MA Remote App

Through the MA Remote App on your iPhone, iPad or Android phones, you can browse and playback music files from USB storage or NAS, or connect to the UPnP media servers in your network, stream the music to Matrix devices. Your streaming accounts can be logged in to MA Remote App, you can browse the online streaming music in the app, and stream them to the Matrix devices. If you don't have any subscribed streaming account, you also can listen to Internet radio programmes from all over the world freely. In addition, the power status, input/output channel, volume, plenty of hardware configurations and firmware updates, all of those could be done by the app. Everything is under your control, just enjoy the music.

 

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, Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO and Internet radio will be your huge library of music. Roon Ready, DLNA/UPnP and AirPlay 2 bring you different music streaming experiences.

 

Enter the world of streaming audio

element X2 Pure integrates various streaming services and local file playback functions, which can be used as an excellent audio source. Through coaxial, optical and USB connection, it can be an external DAC of CD players, digital audio players or computers, which improves the sound performance of your existing audio system.

 

Digital and Analog Sources All-in-One

element X2 Pure 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 through element X2 Pure. There are high, medium and low input gain options available to adapt to the different output levels of front-end devices.

 

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.

 

Early bird of TV Hi-Fi

The element X2 Pure has an HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) input. When connected to display devices such as TVs and projectors including HDMI ARC functionality, the digital audio from the HDMI signal can be transferred to element X2 Pure for higher quality playback. If the display device supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, the playback on element X2 Pure can be controlled by this display device.

 

Sweeter and louder

element X2 Pure 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. When paring with the brand-new audio power amplifier element P2, there is no need to add a standalone pre-amp to the system. The matching design satisfies you with both visual and listening, providing abundant power to various speakers.

 

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

Async and Sync modes still available for element X2 Pure. In Async mode, the 2 D/A chips use the Crystek CCHD950 ultra low phase noise femtosecond clock as the master clock, and the clock from the front-end device will be abandoned. In 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.

 

High Speed Transmission

The integrated 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi antenna gives element X2 Pure a tidy and clean appearance and a flexible connection option. Equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port, which gives a more stable connection when streaming high sampling rate audio files, ensures the music data transports into your audio system smoothly.

 

Ceramic Ball Vibration Buffer

The element X2 Pure is so lucky to be the first product equipped with CBVB pads. The core of CBVB is made of ceramic balls and silicone rubber. There are 6 ceramic balls in each pad to minimize the noises caused by mechanical vibration. The transparency of the sound is further improved, creating a wide and clear sound stage for you.

 

Top-notch components

We used KG series audio capacitors from Nichicon as the main filter capacitors of element X2 Pure. Its extremely low internal resistance and inductance can effectively match the energy requirements of large dynamics and continuous rich low frequencies playback.

 

O-core Toroidal Transformer

We customized a new O-core toroidal transformer which has silver-plated output wires with Teflon insolation. Compared with regular toroidal transformers, the circular cross-section magnetic core reduces the resistance of the transformer, which increases efficiency and response speed of the transformer.

 

Specification

Hardware Platform

• CPU: NXP i.MX 6Quad Cortex-A9
• D/A Chip: 2*ES9039PRO
• 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:<0.00068%@1k, <0.00075%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@85kHz
  • Crosstalk: >-150dB
  • Output Level: 4.5VRMS@0dB,15VRMS@+10dB
• RCA
  • SNR: 127dB A-weighting
  • THD+N:<0.00076%@1k, <0.00085%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.08 -3dB@83kHz
  • Channel Crosstalk: >-139db
  • Output Level: 2.2VRMS@0dB, 7.5VRMS@+10dB

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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: 3.9 kg (8.6 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.