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In for review is the new EMM Labs MA3i DAC.

EMM Labs MA3i Digital-to-Analog Converter Front Panel Angle View

EMM Labs manufactures some of the highest-end DACs on the planet. But not everyone can afford their $35,000 DA2i DAC, so they offer a range of units. The new EMM Labs MA3i is their “entry-level” model. It is priced at $11,500.00.

For audiophiles, musicians, and sound engineers, investing in a premium DAC is essential for achieving the best possible audio performance. The difference becomes especially noticeable when listening to high-resolution digital audio files, where lower-quality converters may fail to reproduce the full depth and texture of the sound. High-quality DACs utilize advanced components and precision engineering to minimize jitter, reduce signal degradation, and provide a cleaner, more transparent sound. Whether used in a home audio system, professional studio, or portable listening setup, a top-tier DAC enhances the entire audio chain, ensuring that listeners experience music as the artist intended.

The new EMM Labs MA3i DAC appears to meet the demands of dedicated audiophiles.

A high-quality Digital-to-Analog Converter (D/A Converter, DAC) is a crucial component in any high-fidelity audio system, as it directly impacts the clarity, detail, and overall accuracy of sound reproduction. The primary function of a DAC is to convert digital audio signals into analog waveforms that can be amplified and played through speakers or headphones. A poor-quality DAC can introduce unwanted noise, distortion, and loss of detail, ultimately degrading the listening experience. Conversely, a high-end DAC ensures that audio signals remain as true to the original recording as possible, preserving nuances such as instrument separation, dynamic range, and spatial imaging.

EMM Labs MA3i Digital-to-Analog Converter Specifications

Next generation 16xDSD proprietary discrete dual differential D-to-A converters (MDAC2) with the updated Meitner Digital Audio Translator signal processing technology (MDAT2).

Up to 24bit/192kHz & DSD support over all inputs: USB Audio, AES, COAX, TOSLINK, and Network (RJ45).

2xDSD (via DoP), DXD (352/384kHz) over USB Audio and Network (RJ45).

Integrated network streamer with support for Roon, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, V-Tuner, and DLNA/UPnP.

Full MQA® unfolding via USB Audio and Network(RJ45).

Product Name:

MA3i Digital-to-Analog Converter

Product Type:

DAC

MSRP:

$11,500.00

Company:

EMM Labs

This is our first EMM Labs product review. It is definitely a very high-end piece of electronics. Other DACs that we have reviewed include Topping D90SE, AURALiC ALTAIR G1 Wireless Streamer/DAC, and Benchmark Media HPA4 Preamplifier-AHB2 Power Amplifier-DAC3 B DAC

See the complete review for the EMM Labs MA3i Digital-to-Analog Converter.