MA3 vs Meitner Audio MA3
The MA3 matches the MA3 on bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), output voltage (4.4V RMS), and output impedance (300Ω).
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The Meitner Audio MA3 is a groundbreaking integrated D/A converter that combines Ed Meitner's proven world-class sound techniques from the EMM Labs DA2 V2 and DV2 converters with network audio streaming functions. It employs fully discrete single-bit, 16xDSD MDAC2™ D-to-A converters coupled with proprietary MDAT2™ DSP technology that performs real-time transient detection and up-conversion of all incoming audio. The MA3 features VControl™ volume control that maintains input signal without re-quantization, allowing complete transparency at any volume setting with no loss of audio resolution. It includes USB galvanic isolation, MFAST™ asynchronous jitter removal technology, and a custom MCLK2™ clock for superior digital audio performance. The built-in network streamer supports high-resolution streaming services including TIDAL, QOBUZ, SPOTIFY, and DEEZER, plus UPnP/DLNA for NAS playback and Roon Ready functionality. Designed and manufactured in Canada, the MA3 can be connected directly to amplifiers and speakers, functioning as a complete digital hub for high-end audio systems. It is positioned as a trickle-down product offering similar core technology to EMM Labs' reference converters at a significantly lower price point.
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The MA3 matches the MA3 on bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), output voltage (4.4V RMS), and output impedance (300Ω).
The DA2 V2's output voltage is 5.0V RMS against the MA3's 4.4V RMS. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and output impedance (300Ω).
The Cantata Music Center's output voltage is 5.5V RMS against the MA3's 4.4V RMS and its output impedance 100Ω against 300Ω. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The DA-07X's max sample rate is 768 kHz against the MA3's 192 kHz and its output voltage 2.4V RMS against 4.4V RMS. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and output impedance (300Ω).
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