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The Matrix Element X2 Pure builds on the excellent architecture of the X2, shedding its headphone amplifier stage to enhance its digital-to-analog conversion section with the latest and greatest chips from ESS. This model is part of the brand's line of network players, functioning as a complete standalone source device for your audio system and bringing your traditional HiFi system into the world of high-resolution streaming.
The dual DAC architecture allows to use the chips in the best way and to reach an optimal level of performance. The Element X2 Pure is equipped with two ES9039Pro conversion chips, the new flagship of ESS. Each chip independently processes the signal of one channel, significantly improving the dynamic range and effectively reducing distortion. This type of design ensures accurate and faithful sound reproduction.
In the Element X2 Pure, the analog circuits of the left and right channels are designed and implemented in a perfectly symmetrical way. It is also completely covered with aluminum shielding, which both insulates the components from interference and dissipates heat efficiently.
The Element X2 Pure is equipped with a 3.46" LCD touch screen. When playing from the network or locally with the MA player, a lot of information about the track is displayed. In addition, the touch control allows easy and intuitive navigation through the various menus of the device.
With the Element X2 Pure, you can enjoy your music in many ways. Whether your files are stored on a device on your local network (computer, NAS...), on a USB storage device or on your smartphone, they are accessible from the Element X2 Pure. The streamer also supports DLNA and AirPlay2 streaming protocols as well as Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect, allowing you to send your music to the X2 Pure directly from a smartphone, for example.
Many music streaming services are also accessible from the network player, such as Spotify, Tidal or Qobuz, but also to a wide range of web radios thanks to vTuner.
With the free MA Remote mobile app you can browse your local music files, access your favorite streaming services and web radios, and control playback remotely, right from your smartphone. Firmware updates for the Element X2 can also be managed through the app.
The Element X2 Pure features an excellent preamplifier with an analog gain of +10dB. When the preamplifier is activated, it can deliver audio signals at outputs up to 15.8Vrms. The Hyper-Control technology keeps noise and distortion levels extremely low.
The Element X2 Pure provides numerous digital inputs, but also a stereo RCA analog input. This makes it possible to connect the vast majority of HiFi devices to the streamer. In addition, a three-level gain control allows the X2 Pure to adapt to the output level of the source.
An HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) port has been added to the Element X2 Pure. When connected to a display or projector that also has ARC, the digital audio signal can be transferred to the Element X2 Pure. In addition, if your device also supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), playback on the Element X2 Pure can be controlled directly by your display's remote control.
Femtosecond clock
In digital audio, it's all about timing. A high-precision clock is therefore the basis for accurate playback. Here, the Element X2 Pure uses a Crystek CCHD-950 ultra-low phase noise femtosecond oscillator. This provides effective and significant jitter reduction for a more realistic and detailed sound.
Asynchronous or synchronous
The Element X2 Pure can operate in either synchronous or asynchronous mode, depending on your choice. In asynchronous mode, the master clock of the DAC chip comes from the Crystek CCHD-950 integrated clock, the clock signal of the source device not being used. In synchronous mode, on the other hand, the Crystek CCHD-950 oscillator is deactivated and the clock signal is recovered from the source device.
Total insulation
The X2 Pure incorporates two independent power supplies to provide separate power to the ARM processor and the digital audio signal processing circuitry. These independent circuits are linked by optocouplers for complete isolation. The audio circuitry also uses an independent linear power supply to provide crystal clear playback.
High bandwidth
The streamer is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet port to ensure the most stable connection possible when streaming high resolution audio.
WiFi
The X2 Pure can also be connected in WiFi thanks to the integration of a dual-band antenna 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
Trigger
The trigger ports on the back of the device allow you to turn your streamer and audio system on and off depending on the signal received.
Technical characteristics
Specifications | |
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Product type | Streamer |
Inputs | 2x Coaxial 2x Optical 1x I2S LVDS via HDMI 1x USB-B 1x Stereo RCA 1x HDMI ARC 1x RJ45 |
Outputs | 1x Stereo RCA 1x Stereo XLR |
CPU | NXP i.MX 6Quad 4x Cortex-A9 @ 1.2GHz |
DAC chip | 2* ES9039Pro |
clocks | Crystek CCHD-950 |
Supported sampling rates | Coaxial / Optical: PCM up to 24bit 192kHz, DSD DoP64 I2S LVDS: PCM up to 32bit 768kHz, Native DSD up to DSD512, DSD DoP up to DSD256 USB-B: PCM up to 32bit 768kHz, Native DSD up to DSD512, DSD DoP up to DSD256, MQA up to 24bit 384kHz HDMI ARC: PCM up to 24bit 192kHz |
SNR | RCA input: 106dB A-Weighting RCA output: 127dB A-Weighting XLR output: 131dB A-Weighting |
THD+N | RCA input: < 0.0025% @ 1kHz, < 0.003% @ 20Hz-20kHz RCA output: < 0.000076% @ 1kHz, < 0.000085% @ 20Hz-20kHz XLR output: < 0.000068% @ 1kHz, < 0.000075% @ 20Hz-20kHz |
Frequency response | RCA input: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.07 -3dB @ 43kHz RCA output: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.08 -3dB @ 83kHz XLR output: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB @ 85kHz |
Crosstalk | RCA input: > -102dB RCA output: > -139dB XLR output: > -150dB |
Input level (RCA) | 2.1Vrms max. |
Output level | RCA output: 2.2Vrms @ 0dB, 7.5Vrms @ +10dB XLR output: 4.5Vrms @ 0dB, 15.8Vrms @ +10dB |
Network | LAN : 10/100/1000Mbps WLAN : 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
Trigger | Input: 6-12VDC < 10mA Output: 12VDC 50mA max |
Control app | MA Remote |
Supported audio formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE |
Supported network protocols | AirPlay 2 DLNA/UPnP TIDAL Connect Spotify Connect vTuner Radio Paradise |
General | |
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Supply voltage | 100-120VAC 50/60Hz 220-240VAC 50/60Hz |
Consumption | En veille : < 5W Max : < 50W |
Dimensions | 340*259*58mm |
Weight | 3.9kg |
Package | 1* Matrix Element X2 Pure 1* RM4 remote control 1* Power cable |
Input | USB |
Input | SPDIF |
Input | RJ45 |
Input | I2S via HDMI |
Input | RCA |
Input | Optical |
Input | HDMI |
Output | RCA |
Output | Jack 6.35mm |
Output | XLR |
Output | Jack 4.4mm |
DAC / ADC Chip | ES9039MPro / ES9039MSPro |
Max sampling rate | DSD512 |
Max sampling rate | MQA |
Max sampling rate | 768kHz |
Color | Silver |
Remote Control | Yes |
Streaming services & Network protocols | Spotify Connect |
Streaming services & Network protocols | Roon / Roon Bridge / Roon Ready |
Streaming services & Network protocols | Qobuz |
Streaming services & Network protocols | Web radios |
Streaming services & Network protocols | AirPlay |
Streaming services & Network protocols | Tidal Connect |
Streaming services & Network protocols | Spotify |
Streaming services & Network protocols | Tidal |
Streaming services & Network protocols | DLNA |