MA3i SE vs Meitner Audio MA3
The MA3's output voltage is 4.4V RMS against the MA3i SE's 6.0V RMS. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and output impedance (300Ω).
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About the MA3i SE
The Meitner MA3i SE is the silver edition of the acclaimed MA3i Integrated D/A Converter, featuring a full silver chassis precision-machined from high-grade Canadian aluminum and a custom silver front panel. It combines EMM Labs' reference converter technology with modern features including network streaming, MQA, DSD128/2xDSD, and DXD playback in a single chassis. Key technologies include 16xDSD MDAC2™ fully discrete single-bit D/A converters, MDAT2™ DSP for real-time transient detection and up-conversion, latest VControl™ volume system from DV2i for transparency at any volume, MFAST™ frequency acquisition, MCLK3™ asynchronous clock for jitter reduction, and advanced power isolation for USB and network. Supports high-res streaming services like TIDAL Connect, QOBUZ, Spotify, Roon Ready/Endpoint, UPnP/DLNA, and USB file playback. Designed and manufactured in Canada for discerning audiophiles seeking performance, simplicity, and timeless design.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- MDAC2™
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 6.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 300Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 6.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, Coaxial, TOSLINK, USB-Audio
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced XLR, Unbalanced RCA
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- QOBUZ, Deezer, vTuner, UPnP/DLNA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 435 × 92 × 400 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.43 kg (16 lbs)
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