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These days, audiophiles want more from their digital devices than mere CD playback. “More” is just what the Meitner Audio MA-2 Integrated Playback System delivers. So much more, in fact, we invite you to think of it as the digital equivalent of a yes man\u2014an obedient servant that does everything you ask of it and more without question.<\/p>\n
Like what, you ask?<\/strong> “Can it play my 24\/192 computer files over USB?”<\/em> Yes, asynchronously. And that’s just the beginning. After all, the MA-2 is based on the critically acclaimed MA-1 converter. So there’s full asynchronous support from 44.1kHz to 192kHz through all four digital inputs, not just USB.<\/p>\n “Can it stream DSD over USB?” Yes, natively. It’s a function, and benefit, of our proprietary technology:<\/p>\n MFAST\u2122 asynchronous technology.<\/strong> The Meitner Frequency Acquisition System instantly acquires the signal, then buffers and decouples it from the sending source, thus stripping out jitter completely.<\/p>\n MDAT\u2122: 2x DSD upsampling.<\/strong> The Meitner Digital Audio Translator upsamples digital audio to 5.6 MHz, double the SACD standard sampling rate.<\/p>\n MDAC\u2122<\/strong> and MCLK\u2122<\/strong> Our standard-setting dual differential discrete D-to-A and high-purity master clock modules ensure end-to-end signal integrity.<\/p>\n All of which leads to the obvious question: Should you make it a point to audition the MA-2? We’re confident you can answer that one yourself.<\/p>\n
\n“Will it get the most from my Red Book discs?” Yes, absolutely. The MA-2’s advanced new slot-loading transport utilizes technology we developed for the state-of-the-art EMM Labs XDS1 player to isolate the transport electrically and mechanically from the converter. Your Red Book discs are read quickly, quietly and then played back flawlessly.<\/p>\n