MATRIX Element i2
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.
| Product type | Streamer |
| Inputs | 1x Coaxial 1x Optical 1x I2S LVDS via HDMI 1x USB-B 1x RJ45 |
| Outputs | 1x Stereo RCA 1x Stereo XLR 1x Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output 1x Single-ended Jack 6.35mm headphone output |
| CPU | NXP i.MX 6Quad Cortex-A9 |
| DAC Chip | ES9038Q2M |
| Clock | 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 |
| SNR | RCA Output : > -118dB A-Weighting XLR Output : > -120dB A-Weighting Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output : > -116dB A-Weighting Single-ended Jack 6.35mm headphone output : > -114dB A-Weighting |
| THD+N | RCA Output : < 0.00035% @ 1kHz, < 0.00050% @ 20Hz-20kHz XLR Output : < 0.00025% @ 1kHz, < 0.00035% @ 20Hz-20kHz Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output : < 0.0006% @ 20Hz-20kHz 4Vrms Single-ended Jack 6.35mm headphone output : < 0.0008% @ 20Hz-20kHz 2Vrms |
| Frequency response | RCA Output : 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB @ 80kHz XLR Output : 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB @ 80kH6 Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output : 20Hz-20kHZ ±0.1 -3dB @ 65kHz Single-ended Jack 6.35mm headphone output : 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB @ 65kHz |
| Crosstalk | RCA Output : > -130dB XLR Output : > -138dB |
| Output level | RCA Output : 2Vrms @ 0dB XLR Output : 4Vrms @ 0dB |
| Headphone output impedance | Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output : < 22Ω Single-ended Jack 6.35mm headphone output : < 11Ω |
| Headphone output power | Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output : 1500mW @ 33Ω, 950mW @ 300Ω, 500mW @ 600Ω, 1% THD Single-ended Jack 6.35mm headphone output : 1200mW @ 33Ω, 260mW @ 300Ω, 130mW @ 600Ω, 1% THD |
| Headphone output gain | +16.5dB |
| Network | LAN : 10/100/1000Mbps WLAN : 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Control app | MA Remote |
| Supported file formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE |
| Supported transmission protocols | AirPlay 2 DLNA/UPnP TIDAL Connect Spotify Connect vTuner |
| Supply voltage | 100-240VAC 50/60Hz |
| Consumption | En veille : < 5W Max : < 30W |
| Dimensions | 240 x 259 x 58mm |
| Weight | 2.6kg |
| Package | Matrix Element I2 1x RM4 Remote control 1x Power cable |