Great sound by your side
Although element i2 is the entry-level model of the element music streamer, it shares a wide range of technologies with other models in the series, which further narrows the differences of specs between it and higher models. Rich usage scenario settings, complete music playback functionalities, and flexible input and output interfaces make element i2 an excellent companion for your entertainment and gaming.
Be simple, be full of fun
element i2 music streamer is a multi-functional audio source that can play local music files or online streaming audio. It has various input ports including toslink, coaxial, IIS-LVDS and USB audio input. As a standalone music source, the element i2 drives various headphones directly, or can be connected to power amplifiers or active speakers for high-res music linstening. Roon Ready, UPnP and AirPlay are also supported. Excellent human-computer interaction, with the MA Remote App by「Matrix Audio」, you can easily configure your devices, browse and playback music files. Enjoy your music, element i2 will satisfy your pick ears.
New UI New impression
The 2nd gen element series music streamer is equipped with a 3.46 inch LCD touch screen. When playing over the network, or playing local music via MA player, rich information of the track is displayed on the screen. The touch screen allows you to perform various operations more conveniently. The newly added playback touch keys make the new generation of element music streamers easier to use.
Richer than rich
If you own a big treasure of digital audio, MA player allows you to easily browse and play music in USB drives or NAS. If you prefer high-res online streaming, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify and Internet radio will be your huge library of music. Roon Ready, DLNA/UPnP and AirPlay 2 bring you different music streaming experiences.
- Local Music Playback
- Local Network Streaming
- Online Streaming
- Internet Radio
MA Remote App
You can browse and playback your local music files, online music stream from TIDAL and Qobuz, and even Internet radio stations through the MA Remote App on your iPhone, iPad or Android phones. The device configurations, firmware updates also can be managed by the app.
Full of power Full of details
We added a 4.4 mm balanced headphone jack for the element i2, making it convenient to pair with various headphones. The built-in headphone amplifier has been upgraded to a 4-channel full-balanced architecture. The fully symmetrical circuit design allows the left and right channel signals to pass through a nearly perfectly symmetrical amplification circuitry. Providing plenty of headphone output power at low distortion and noise.
Everything In Your Hand
We take every detail of the product seriously, even the remote control is no exception. The new RM4 remote control has added playback control functions, making it more convenient to switch tracks, play, pause and other operations. With the 2 programmable buttons which can be set to your frequently used functions through the MA Remote App. The material of aluminum and plastic makes the remote control comfortable to the touch.
Enter from a higher point
Despite being the entry-level model of the series, the element i2 is equipped with the same quad-core CPU and digital audio interface chip as the higher models. The powerful processing ability enables the element i2 to process various sampling rates audio files effortlessly. The element i2 is an MQA full decoder, which makes it has a comprehensive playback ability.
Precise timing without deviation
Digital audio is the art of time, a high-precision clock is the basis for accurate playback of digital audio. We added the CCHD-950 ultra-low phase noise femtosecond clock from Crystek to the element i2, which can effectively reduce the jitter generated in the transmission and processing of digital audio signals, making the sound more realistic and the details more accurate. Laying a solid foundation for the good sound of the element i2.
Follow your way
The element i2 is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port to ensure more stable connection when streaming high sampling rate audio files. Make the music data stream in your audio system smoothly.
Free of cables
Under good wireless network signal coverage, you can choose Wi-Fi connection. The integrated 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi antenna, gives element i2 a tidy and clean appearance and a flexible connection option.
Specifications
Hardware Platform
| CPU | NXP i.MX 6Quad Cortex-A9 |
| D/A Chip | ES9038Q2M |
Clock Source | Crystek CCHD-950 |
Digital Input
Coaxial & Optical | PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz |
DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)
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| IIS LVDS | PCM 16-32Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz |
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP) | |
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz, 22.4MHz (Native)
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| USB Audio | PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz |
MQA 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream | |
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP) | |
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz (Native) |
Line Output
| XLR | SNR: 120dB A-weighting |
THD+N:<0.00025%@1k, <0.00035%@20Hz-20kHz | |
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@80kHz | |
Crosstalk: >-138dB | |
Output Level: 4VRMS@0dB | |
| RCA | SNR: 118dB A-weighting |
THD+N:<0.00035%@1k, <0.00050%@20Hz-20kHz | |
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@80kHz | |
Channel Crosstalk: >-130db | |
Output Level: 2VRMS@0dB |
Headphone Output
| 4.4 mm balanced | SNR: 116dB A-weighting |
THD+N:<0.0006%@20Hz-20kHz 4VRMS | |
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@65kHz | |
Output Impedance:<22Ω | |
Output Power: 1500mw@33Ω, 950mw@300Ω, 500mw@600Ω, 1%THD | |
Gain: +16.5dB | |
| 6.35mm unbalanced | SNR: 114dB A-weighting |
THD+N:<0.0008%@20Hz-20kHz 2VRMS | |
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@65kHz | |
Output Impedance:<11Ω | |
Output Power: 1200mW@33Ω, 260mW@300Ω, 130mW@600Ω, 1%THD | |
Gain: +16.5dB |
Network
| LAN | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| WLAN | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
USB
| The USB port provides a maximum power of 5V/1A. |
| The USB port works with the devices which conform to the USB mass storage standard and supports FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file formats, but is not guaranteed to be compatible with all storage devices. |
MA Player
| Controller app | MA Remote App
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| Local Playback | |
| Format Supported: | MP3 , WMA , WAV , AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE
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PCM Sampling Rate: | PCM 16-24Bit 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz |
MQA 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream
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| DSD Sampling Rate: | DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz
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| Roon Ready | |
PCM Sampling Rate: | PCM 16-24 Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz |
MQA 16-24 Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream | |
| DSD Sampling Rate: | DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz
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AirPlay 2 | The audio specs depend on the service provider |
DLNA/UPnP | The audio specs depend on the service provider |
TIDAL Connect | The audio specs depend on the service provider |
Spotify Connect | The audio specs depend on the service provider |
vTuner | The audio specs depend on the service provider |
Radio Paradise | The audio specs depend on the service provider |
HIGHRESAUDIO | The audio specs depend on the service provider |
Power Specs
Power Voltage | AC 100-240V 50/60Hz |
Standby Power Consumption | < 5W |
Maximum Power Consumption | < 30W |
Weight & Size
Weight | 2.6 kg (5.73 pounds) |
Size | Width: 240 mm (9.45 inches) |
Depth: 259 mm (10.20 inches) | |
Height: 58 mm (2.28 inches) |
Accessory
RM4 remote control | x1 |
Power cable | x1 |
Quick start guide | x1 |
Warranty card | x1 |
For improvement purpose, specifications subject to changes without prior notice.
