MATRIX Element X2
The evolution of elements
The element series music streamer, which represents the new design concept of Matrix Audio, is facing an update after they were announced three years ago. The element X2 will be a new start, it acts as a full-featured stand-alone source device for your audio system, and also brings your existing traditional two-channel system into the world of high-res streaming audio. Simplify your audio system and enjoy the music.
Perfect all-in-one solution
element X2 music streamer is a multi-functional audio source that can play local music files or online streaming audio. It has a built-in preamplifier and headphone amplifier, which can drive various of headphones directly, or connect to power amplifiers or active speakers easily. Besides of rich digital input ports, the element X2 even has a pair of analog input ports which allows you to connect vinyl turtables or CD players to it. The HDMI ARC input helps you get a better sound quality when watching TV.
Roon Ready, UPnP and AirPlay are not absent as well. Excellent human-computer interaction, with the MA Remote App by Matrix Audio, you can easily configure your devices, browse and playback music files. For audiophiles looking for an all-in-one solution which has superior resolution and presents all the details perfectly, element X2 might be your best choice.
| 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 1x Jack 4.4mm balanced headphone output 1x Jack 6.35mm single-ended headphone output |
| CPU | NXP i.MX 6Quad 4x Cortex-A9 @ 1.2GHz |
| DAC Chip | ES9038Pro |
| 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 HDMI ARC : PCM up to 24bit 192kHz |
| SNR | RCA Input : > -106dB A-Weighting RCA Output: > -125dB A-Weighting XLR Output: > -131dB A-Weighting Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output: > -119dB A-Weighting Single-ended Jack 6.35mm headphone output: > -116dB A-Weighting |
| THD+N | RCA Input : < 0.0025% @ 1kHz, < 0.003% @ 20Hz-20kHz RCA Output : < 0.00012% @ 1kHz, < 0.0002% @ 20Hz-20kHz XLR Output : < 0.00012% @ 1kHz, < 0.0002% @ 20Hz-20kHz Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output : < 0.00055% @ 20Hz-20kHz 4Vrms Single-ended Jack 6.35mm headphone output: < 0.0005% @ 20Hz-20kHz 2Vrms |
| Frequency response | RCA Input: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.07 -3dB @ 43kHz RCA Output : 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB @ 85kHz XLR Output : 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB @ 85kHz Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output : 20Hz-20kHZ ±0.1 -3dB @ 85kHz Single-ended Jack 6.35mm headphone output: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB @ 85kHz |
| Crosstalk | RCA Input : > -102dB RCA Output : > -137dB XLR Output : > -146dB |
| Input level (RCA) | 2.1Vrms max. |
| Output level | RCA Output : 2.2Vrms @ 0dB, 7.5Vrms @ +10dB XLR Output : 4.5Vrms @ 0dB, 15.8Vrms @ +10dB |
| Headphone outputs impedance | Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output: < 12Ω Single-ended Jack 6.35mm headphone output: < 6Ω |
| Headphone outputs power | Balanced Jack 4.4mm headphone output: 2600mW @ 33Ω, 1100mW @ 300Ω, 580mW @ 600Ω, 1% THD Single-ended Jack 6.35mm headphone output: 1600mW @ 33Ω, 290mW @ 300Ω, 150mW @ 600Ω, 1% THD |
| Headphone output gain | Low gain : +18dB High gain : +28dB |
| Network | LAN : 10/100/1000Mbps WLAN : 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Trigger | In: 6-12VDC < 10mA Out: 12VDC 50mA max |
| 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 | 100-120VAC 50/60Hz 220-240VAC 50/60Hz |
| Consumption | Standby: < 5W Max : < 50W |
| Dimensions | 340 x 256 x 58mm |
| Weight | 4kg |
| Package | Matrix Element X2 1x RM4 Remote control 1x Power cable |