Matrix Audio element M2 Music Streamer/Headphone Amplifier

The Matrix Audio element M2 is a superbly capable all-in-one source component designed to bring the rich world of high-resolution network streaming to your beloved audio system. It elegantly combines a network streamer, a high-performance DAC, and a powerful fully balanced headphone amplifier into one beautifully constructed unit. The element M2 acts as a complete digital hub, allowing you to access music from your local network, online streaming services like TIDAL and Qobuz, and even your TV via HDMI ARC. Featuring the renowned ESS Sabre DAC chip, a Crystek femtosecond clock, and an isolated power supply design, the element M2 delivers a sound that is clean, detailed, and deeply engaging, whether you're listening through headphones or your main speaker system.

Key Features:

• Complete All-in-One Source: A versatile network streamer, preamplifier, D/A converter, and a powerful fully balanced headphone amplifier in a single chassis.
• High-Performance ESS DAC: Built around the ES9028PRO D/A chip and a Crystek CCHD-950 femtosecond clock for exceptionally accurate and low-jitter digital conversion.
• Fully Balanced Headphone Amplifier: A 4-channel, fully balanced headphone amplifier with both 4.4mm and 6.35mm outputs delivers impressive power with incredibly low noise.
• Roon Ready & Hi-Res Streaming: Fully Roon Ready and supports AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL Connect, and Spotify Connect for seamless access to all your music.
• 3.46” Touchscreen & MA Remote App: A vibrant touchscreen and the intuitive MA Remote App provide a rich user experience with full album art and easy navigation.
• Isolated Power Design: Independent, electrically isolated power supplies for the ARM processor and the audio processing circuits ensure a pure, noise-free musical background.

A Universe of Music at Your Fingertips

The element M2 is your gateway to limitless music. The powerful quad-core processor and custom MA Player OS provide instant access to your digital world. Connect to your local music library on a USB drive or NAS, or explore a universe of high-resolution audio through integrated streaming services like TIDAL and Qobuz. As a Roon Ready endpoint, it integrates flawlessly into the Roon ecosystem. The beautiful 3.46-inch touchscreen, newly added physical playback buttons, and the comprehensive MA Remote App for iOS and Android make controlling your music a fluid and enjoyable experience.

High-Fidelity to the Core

At the heart of the element M2 is a D/A conversion stage engineered for excellence. The proven ES9028PRO DAC chip is timed by an ultra-low phase noise Crystek CCHD-950 femtosecond clock, providing a stable and precise foundation for the digital-to-analog conversion process. This meticulous design is fed by an equally impressive power supply, which features two independent, isolated power circuits: one for the ARM processor and one for the digital audio processing. This isolation prevents the noise from the processing core from contaminating the sensitive audio signal, resulting in superior clarity and a blacker background.

Personal Audio, Perfected

The element M2 features a truly high-end headphone amplifier. The 4-channel, fully balanced architecture delivers robust power with vanishingly low distortion, making it an ideal partner for a wide range of headphones. The inclusion of both a 4.4mm balanced jack and a 6.35mm single-ended jack provides universal compatibility. Whether you are driving sensitive IEMs or demanding planar magnetic headphones, the element M2 provides a clean, dynamic, and immersive listening experience.

The Listening Room Difference

We’re a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on trust, not hype. Whether you’re visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don’t just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.

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