Raising the Bar: DA2i Earns “Outstanding Product” from Hi-Fi News

"The bass is remarkable, underpinning a handling of the entire frequency range that’s just as impressive, and the result is a sound that demands, and rewards, the listener’s total attention."

In a recent Hi-Fi News review, the EMM Labs DA2i was recognized as a game-changing network-attached DAC designed by digital audio pioneer Ed Meitner. The review highlights the DA2i’s superior engineering, innovative digital processing, and exceptional sound quality, cementing its position as one of the most refined digital-to-analog converters available today.

Key Highlights from the Review:
✅ Cutting-Edge Digital Design – The DA2i features EMM Labs’ proprietary MDAT2 (Meitner Digital Audio Translator) technology, which processes all incoming data into a one-bit DSD1024/45.5MHz bitstream, delivering unparalleled detail and musicality.
✅ Premium Build & Connectivity – Encased in a sleek, audiophile-grade alloy chassis, the DA2i supports optical, coaxial, AES/EBU, USB, and EMM Optilink inputs, as well as Roon Ready streaming via Ethernet.
✅ Audiophile-Grade Performance – The DAC’s X-Power switch-mode power supply isolates digital and analog circuits for maximum purity, while its balanced and unbalanced outputs ensure compatibility with high-end systems.
✅ Sensational Sound – Reviewers praised the DA2i’s ability to create an immersive and lifelike soundstage, delivering an astonishing level of clarity, deep bass control, and effortless musical flow across various genres—from orchestral pieces to live jazz recordings.

With a sound quality rating of 90%, the Hi-Fi News review confirms that the EMM Labs DA2i isn’t just a DAC—it’s an audio experience that brings recordings to life in ways few digital components can match.

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