Element X2
Matrix
The Element X2 is Matrix Audio’s flagship Roon Ready streamer, designed to be the complete source for your musical enjoyment, from headphones to full-size stereo listening. This streaming DAC features headphone outputs in addition to balanced and unbalanced RCA connections, and has digital inputs that include USB, Ethernet, WiFi, optical, coaxial, and even microSD. Power is delivered by a robust torroidal transformer, backing high quality circuitry all dedicated to reproducing your music with the utmost quality.
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Advanced headphone connectivity
The Element X2 offers a dual-mode headphone amplifier, with a fully balanced output paired with the standard ¼” headphone jack. The balanced output is composed of 8 independent amplification units, divided into 4 parallel pairs, allowing for more current, and stronger output power with low distortion and noise to your headphones. No pair of headphones are too hard to drive, just plug and play.
A full-featured preamplifier
The Element X2 has a built-in pre-amplifier, capable of +10dB analog output gain. When the pre-amp is enabled, it can output a signal of up to 15.8VRMS. This, in combination with Matrix’s Hyper-Control technology, ensures that audio output is ultra-low noise and distortion for your listening enjoyment. Thanks to this integrated preamp technology, simply connect the Element X2 to your stereo amplifier and you have a complete listening system.
Convenient control in the palm of your hand
Every aspect of the experience you’ll have with the Element X2 is taken into consideration, which of course includes the app and physical remote control. The elegant RM4 remote control offers total playback control, making it convenient to switch tracks, play, and pause your music on the fly. The remote features two programmable buttons, which can be mapped to your favorite functions via the MA Remote App.
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Compare the Matrix Family
| !bold [!1~w240] | !bold [!2~w240] |!bold [!3~w240]
| Element I2 | Element M2 | Element X2
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Price | !> $1,579.95 |!> $3,099.95 |!> $4,399.95
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6.35 mm | !> SNR: >-114dB A-weighting |!> SNR: >-116dB A-weighting |!> SNR: >-116dB A-weighting
Headphone Out Specs | THD+N:<0.0008%@20Hz-20kHz 2VRMS| THD+N: <0.00055%@20Hz-20kHz 2VRMS | THD+N: <0.00055%@20Hz-20kHz 2VRMS
| Output Power: | Output Power: | Output Power:
| 1200mW@33Ω, | 1200mW@33Ω, | 1600mW@33Ω,
| 260mW@300Ω, | 280mW@300Ω, | 290mW@300Ω,
| 130mW@600Ω, 1%THD | 140mW@600Ω, 1%THD | 150mW@600Ω, 1%THD
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4.4mm Balanced | !> SNR:>116dB A-weighting |!> SNR:>119dB A-weighting |!> SNR: >-119dB A-weighting
Headphone Out Specs | THD+N:<0.0006%@20Hz-20kHz 4VRMS| THD+N:<0.00055%@20Hz-20kHz 4VRMS | THD+N:<0.00055%@20Hz-20kHz 4VRMS
| Output Power: | Output Power: | Output Power:
| 1500mw@33Ω, | 1800mW@33Ω, | 2600mW@33Ω,
| 950mw@300Ω, | 1000mW@300Ω, | 1100mW@300Ω,
| 500mw@600Ω, 1%THD | 540mW@600Ω, 1%THD | 580mW@600Ω, 1%THD
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DAC Chip |!> ES9038Q2M |!> ES9028PRO |!> ES9038PRO
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Analog Input |!> No |!> No |!> 1 x RCA
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Digital Inputs |!> 1 x Coaxial |!> 1 x Coaxial |!> 2 x Coaxial
| 1 x Optical | 1 x Optical | 2 x Optical
| IIS LVDS | IIS LVDS | IIS LVDS
| USB-C | USB-C | USB-C
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi
| Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet
| | HDMI ARC | HDMI ARC
| | USB Type B | USB Type B
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12v Trigger |!> No |!> Yes |!> Yes
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Touchscreen |!> Yes |!> Yes |!> Yes
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |!> 9.45" x 2.28"x 10.20" |!> 11.02" x 2.28" x 10.20" |!> 13.39" x 2.28" x 10.20"
| 5lbs.12oz | 7lbs 11oz | 8lbs 13oz
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|!> [@View~ /products/matrix-element-i2/]|!> [@View~ /products/element-m2/]| !>
Useful info
- Product Specifications
Compatibility | Roon Ready
| Spotify Connect
| TIDAL and TIDAL Connect
| Qobuz
| MQA
| vTuner
| DLNA
| UPnP
| AirPlay
| WiFi
| Ethernet
| MA Remote App
Audio inputs | 2 x Coaxial S/PDIF up to 192kHz
| 2 x Optical/Toslink S/PDIF up to 192kHz
| 1 x IIS LVDS up to 768kHz
| 1 x HDMI ARC up to 192kHz
| 1 x USB-C up to 768kHz
| 1 x USB Type B up to 768kHz
| 1x Analog RCA
| 1x Ethernet LAN port
| WiFi 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Audio outputs | 1 x 6.35mm headphone output
| 1 x 4.4mm balanced headphone output
| 1 x pair RCA output
| 1 x pair balanced XLR output
Dynamic range | XLR >-131dB A wt
| RCA >-125dB A wt
| 6.35mm headphone >-116dB A wt
| 4.4 headphone >-119dB A wt
Sample frequencies | PCM up to 768 kHz / 32-bit
| DoP DSD256
| Native DSD512
Output impedance | 6.35mm headphone <12Ω
| 4.4 headphone <6Ω
THD | 6.35mm headphone <0.00055% at 2VRMS
| 4.4 headphone <0.00055% at 4VRMS
Output power | 6.35mm headphone: 1600mW@33Ω, 290mW@300Ω, 150mW@600Ω
| 4.4 headphone 2600mW@33Ω, 1100mW@300Ω, 580mW@600Ω
Standby consumption | <5W
Operating consumption | <50W
Operating voltage | AC 100V-120V 50/60Hz / AC 220V-240V 50/60Hz
Dimensions | 13.39” (W) x 2.28" (H) x 10.20" (D)
Weight | 8 lbs 13oz
- What's in the box
1 x Element X2
1 x RM4 remote control
1 x Power cable
1 x Quick start guide
1 x Warranty card
1 x Safety instructions
- Manuals and Downloads
[@DOWNLOAD MANUAL~https://www.matrix-digi.com/pdf/element_X2_Manual_EN.pdf]
- Warranty
The Element X2 is covered by a one-year warranty effective from the date of purchase