EMM LABS DAC2

Pre owned. In excellent condition. No visible signs of wear. Original packaging not included.

The Emm Labs DAC2 represents a milestone in the world of digital high-fidelity, the result of a design approach that combines technical rationality with musical sensitivity. Designed to be universal, this digital-to-analog converter can receive signals from a wide range of digital sources, from computers to hard disk storage systems, while maintaining exceptionally high sound quality. The exclusive use of balanced connections and a single master clock minimizes jitter issues, ensuring stable and faithful reproduction.

The DAC2 also stands out for its aesthetic design and ergonomics, featuring an aluminum front panel with a high-brightness blue LED display, intuitive input selections, and a digital function that inverts signal polarity for optimal integration with the audio chain. Every detail is engineered to facilitate daily use and enhance the sound of digital sources, allowing even common files to perform at their maximum potential.

From a technical standpoint, the DAC2 excels in tonal accuracy: the construction and layout of components provide extreme precision in the handling of mid and high frequencies, delivering a clear and detailed sound that reveals the subtlest nuances of instrumental performances. While it does not support playback at 176.4 or 192 kHz via USB, the DAC converts any signal to DSD, ensuring consistently high quality.

The Emm Labs DAC2 brings out the best even from more economical digital sources, without the typical issues of noise or distortion. It is a luxury device aimed at those seeking the highest level of musicality and precision, built with meticulous craftsmanship and top-tier components. Users enjoy a listening experience that combines transparency, detail, and naturalness, satisfying both demanding audiophiles and those approaching digital high-fidelity for the first time. Ed Meitner and his team have created a DAC that not only fulfills its promise of excellence but surpasses it, transforming any digital source into an engaging and refined musical experience.

Technical specifications:

• Two-channel converter: PCM (44.1 kHz; 48 kHz; 88.2 kHz; 96 kHz) to analog; DSD to analog
• Analog outputs: balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) from the converter section
• Digital input formats: EMM OptiLink for direct connection with the EMM Labs TSD1 transport; AES (XLR); SP/DIF (RCA); TOSLink; PDAI Interface
• USB port: for software updates
• Output level selector: Low – XLR 4V; RCA 2V; High – XLR 7.2V; RCA 3.6V
• Dimensions: 43.5 × 9.2 × 40 cm
• 0Weight: 12 kg