DA2 V2 vs MA3
The MA3's output voltage is 4.4V RMS against the DA2 V2's 5.0V RMS. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and output impedance (300Ω).
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About the DA2 V2
The EMM Labs DA2 V2 is a flagship digital-to-analog converter designed to deliver exceptional audio quality. It features a multitude of digital inputs, including EMM Optilink, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TOS, and USB, supporting PCM up to 24bit/192kHz, DSD, 2xDSD, DXD (352/384kHz), and MQA via USB. The DA2 V2 incorporates EMM Labs' proprietary MDAC2™, a fully discrete single-bit D-to-A converter capable of 16xDSD (1024fs) conversion, ensuring linearity and accuracy. It also includes the MDAT2™ DSP for real-time transient detection and up-conversion of incoming audio signals. The device offers both XLR and RCA analog outputs with switchable high/low gain settings. Advanced technologies like MFAST™ for jitter removal and MCLK2™ for custom clocking enhance its performance. The DA2 V2 is renowned for its clarity, soundstage depth, and dynamics, making it a benchmark in high-end audiophile systems.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- Yes
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 5.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 300Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 7.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- EMM Optilink, AES/EBU, S/PDIF Coax, S/PDIF, TOS, USB
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
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