MA3 vs EMM Labs 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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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$11,500
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About the MA3
The Meitner Audio MA3 is a high-end integrated digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier with built-in network streamer, combining technologies from EMM Labs DA2 V2 and DV2 converters with NS1 streamer functions. It employs proprietary 16xDSD MDAC2™ fully discrete dual differential D-to-A converters paired with MDAT2™ DSP for real-time transient detection and up-conversion. Key technologies include MFAST™ for jitter-free signal acquisition, asynchronous MCLK2™ clocking, galvanically isolated USB interface, and VControl™ high-resolution volume control without re-quantization. Supports streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Deezer, vTuner via UPnP/DLNA, Roon Ready/Endpoint, and file playback (AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA). Designed and manufactured in Canada with a sleek all-metal chassis. Note: No further updates after 2024; upgrade path to MA3i available.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD64
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- proprietary 16xDSD MDAC2™ discrete dual differential with MDAT2™ DSP
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 4.4V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 300Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 7.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, S/PDIF COAX, TOSLINK, USB Audio, Network
- 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
- Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Deezer, vTuner
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 435 × 92 × 400 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.43 kg (16 lbs)
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