The Matrix Audio Element M2 is a premium all-in-one music streamer designed to serve as the heart of a modern high-fidelity audio system. Combining a network streamer, reference DAC, balanced preamplifier, and high-performance headphone amplifier, it delivers exceptional flexibility while maintaining audiophile-grade sound quality.
At its core is the ESS ES9028PRO DAC paired with a Crystek femtosecond clock, providing outstanding detail, low distortion, and excellent dynamic range. Its fully balanced analog architecture preserves signal integrity, resulting in a clean, transparent, and highly musical presentation.
The Element M2 supports a wide range of digital sources through USB Audio, HDMI ARC, optical, coaxial, and IIS-LVDS inputs, while offering seamless streaming with Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, and DLNA/UPnP. Support for PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz, Native DSD512, and MQA decoding ensures compatibility with today's highest-resolution music formats.
Designed with a precision-machined aluminum chassis and intuitive MA Remote control platform, the Element M2 integrates effortlessly into both traditional Hi-Fi systems and desktop listening environments. Its combination of premium engineering, versatile connectivity, and refined sonic performance makes it an ideal solution for discerning music enthusiasts.
- Product type: Network music streamer, DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier
- DAC architecture: ESS ES9028PRO Reference DAC
- Digital inputs: USB Audio, Optical, Coaxial, IIS-LVDS, HDMI ARC
- Analog outputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA
- Headphone outputs: 4.4 mm balanced and 6.35 mm single-ended
- Streaming support: Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, DLNA/UPnP, Internet Radio
- High-resolution audio support: PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz, Native DSD512, MQA decoding
- Network connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
- Clock system: Crystek CCHD-950 femtosecond clock
Control: Matrix Audio MA Remote app with network playback management