Name: Element i2 Streaming Music Player
SKU: 137421

The Element series of music streamers from Matrix Audio are some of the most popular desktop streamers on the market, and for good reason. These streamers are incredibly user-friendly, packed with premium features, and the MA Remote App allows seamless remote access to all your content from your favorite mobile device. The Element i2 stands out as an exceptional entry point to the Element series, offering a premium streaming experience with an integrated DAC and headphone amplifier. Featuring the high-end ESS ES9038 Q2M DAC chip, a fully-balanced headphone amplifier, USB Audio, IIS-LVDS, a full-color touch screen, and MA Remote App integration, the Element i2 delivers remarkable clarity and detail in your music. It's challenging to find an entry-level device with such premium features at this price point. The Element i2 headphone amp and hi-fi streamer is the perfect starting point for elevating your music streaming experience.

This all-in-one device supports HDMI, Toslink, USB Input, and Digital input, as well as DSD, Spotify Connect, and PCM, making it incredibly versatile. Designed for audiophiles who demand superior sound quality, the Element i2 is a top choice among audio products. It's a perfect entry-point into the Matrix Audio ecosystem as other Matrix Audio products like the Matrix Mini-i Pro 4, Element X, Element X2 Pure, and X-Sabre 3. As a converter and preamp, the Element i2 offers everything you need to enhance your hi-fi system.

Dragon Cable Recommendation: The is our best-selling cable at Moon Audio and the perfect companion for the Matrix Audio Element i2. The Silver Dragon USB transfers digital audio from a computer or portable device such as a Phone, Tablet, or DAP (digital audio Player) to a USB-capable DAC.

Entry-Level Streamer, Top-Shelf Sound

Although the Element i2 is the entry-level model for the Element Series of music streamers by Matrix Audio, it shares a wide range of technologies with other models in the series. This narrows the gaps in difference in specs between all models in the series, providing a tremendous value at every price point. The Element i2 has complete local and streaming music playback functionality, flexible input and output selections, and a variety of settings and configurations which makes it an excellent companion for your music, entertainment, and gaming needs.

A New UI for a New Generation of Music Streamers

The 2nd generation Element series of music streamers from Matrix Audio are equipped with a 3.46-inch LCD touch screen. The vibrant screen is able to display rich amounts of information regarding the track, artist, album, and more when playing over the network or playing local music via MA Player. The touch screen allows you to perform various operations from navigating track playback, the menu, and configuring settings. The newly added touch keys are also integrated into the glass panel and makes for a sleek and sophisticated user experience.

Streaming Powerhouse- All Your Music In One Place

If you have a large digital audio library, then MA Player allows you to browse and play your music from USB external storage or NAS with ease. If you prefer high-resolution online music streaming, then streaming programs like TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, and Internet Radio will provide a massive amount of content for you, if you have a subscription (TIDAL and Qobuz specifically). The Element i2 is also equipped with Roon Ready, DLNA/UPnP, and AirPlay 2 which bring you different music streaming experiences.

MA Remote APP - Control at Your Fingertips

You can browse and playback your local music files, online music stream from TIDAL and Qobuz, and even Internet radio stations through the MA Remote App on your iPhone, iPad or Android phones. The device configurations, firmware updates also can be managed by the app.

A Powerful Music Streamer Inside and Out

Matrix Audio added a 4.4 mm balanced headphone jack for the element i2, making it convenient to pair with various headphones. The built-in headphone amplifier has been upgraded to a 4-channel full-balanced architecture. The fully symmetrical circuit design allows the left and right channel signals to pass through a nearly perfectly symmetrical amplification circuitry. Providing plenty of headphone output power at low distortion and noise.

A New Fully-Balanced Amplifier

The Element i2 has a built-in fully-balanced, headphone amplifier, which is composed of 8 independent amplification units. Every two units are connected in parallel, providing higher drive current and output power with very low distortion and noise, as well as better control of micro-details to the headphone drivers. For the Element i2, there are no hard-to-drive headphones, just plug-and-play.

The New RM4 Remote from Matrix Audio

Matrix Audio has designed a new remote control for their second-generation music streamer. The new RM4 remote control has added playback control functions, making it more convenient and easier to switch tracks, play, pause, and other operations. With two programmable buttons, the RM4 can be set to control whatever you want - like frequently used functions through the MA Remote App. The RM4 remote is made with the same care and craftsmanship as the Element series streamers.

Entry-Level Streamer, Not Entry-Level Performance

Despite being the entry-level model in the second generation Element Series of music streamers, the Element i2 is equipped with the same Quad-core CPU and digital audio interface chip as the other models in the series. This powerful processing ability lets the Element i2 process various sampling rates and audio files with ease. The Element i2 is a MQA full-decoder, giving you access to all the best - sound, performance, and components.

High-End Femtosecond Clock

Digital audio is the art of time and timing, and a high-precision clock is the basis for accurate playback of all your favorite digital music. Matrix Audio has designed the Element i2 with the CCHD-950 ultra-low phase