EMM Labs & Meitner Audio Product Upgrades
The EMM Labs and Meitner Audio upgrade programs are designed to bring your existing products to the next level, integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance your listening experience. Whether you're a long-time enthusiast or new to the world of high-fidelity audio, these enhancements ensure that your system remains at the forefront of innovation, delivering unparalleled sound quality.
We offer two types of product upgrades to suit product needs:
Performance Upgrades - Performed in the Field
Performance tier upgrades often include internal components to improve the performance of your unit while keeping the external look and aesthetics of the unit the same. Performance upgrades can be done in the field by an authorized service agent, your dealer, or at our Calgary-based facility.
Professional Upgrades - Performed at our Factory
Professional-tier upgrades encompass everything included in a Performance-tier upgrade, with additional enhancements such as external metalwork updates, power supply upgrades, firmware updates, and other functional or aesthetic improvements. As part of your upgrade package, our technicians will thoroughly review your entire unit to ensure optimal performance and enhance the longevity of your product. These upgrades must be completed at our Canadian facility by an EMM labs technician.
In both cases, customers returning items to EMM Labs or authorized service agents are responsible for shipping charges, taxes and duties.
Available and Forthcoming Upgrade Packages
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Professional Factory Upgrade: DA2 (V1/V2/V3) to DA2i or DV2 (V1/V2/V3 to DV2i
"One of the more striking improvements in various upgrades I have done"
The DV2i introduces Ed Meitner’s latest analog technology including new discrete DAC modules, clocking mechanism, and beefed up analog output stage resulting in state of the art sonic performance that cements the DV2i at the top of the DAC-pack once again. Also included is the new Meitner X-power system, our proprietary switch-mode power supply, that provides each internal circuit with isolated, rock-solid steady power delivery. The DV2i also has the latest integrated streaming solution from EMM Labs which supports Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Vtuner, UPnP, and DLNA. This streaming solution now supports up to 2xDSD, DXD and MQA playback. The digital systems have also been redesigned to offer improved galvanic isolation and the FPGA architecture has been revised to our latest standard. The front fascia has been updated to include an OLED display and integrated touch buttons for a cleaner, more sophisticated look. Taken together, the DV2i is a complete redesign of the legendary EMM Labs digital converter.
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Performance Upgrade: DA2 V2 to DA2 V3 or DV2 V2 to DV2 V3
The DA2 V3 introduces Ed Meitner’s latest analog technology including new discrete DAC modules, clocking mechanism, and beefed up analog output stage resulting in state of the art sonic performance that cements the DA2 V3 at the top of the DAC-pack once again. Also included is the new Meitner X-power system, our proprietary switch-mode power supply, that provides each internal circuit with isolated, rock-solid steady power delivery. The DA2 V3 upgrade delivers state-of-the-art performance to the award-winning, standalone EMM Labs DAC.
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Performance Upgrade: DAC2X to DAC2X V2
The DAC2x V2 upgrade consists of a new digital input architecture and new FPGA firmware to allow for DSD128 and DXD playback via USB, DSD64 on all other inputs, as well as sonic improvements to the modulator and filter operation. This upgrade package was introduced by Mariusz Pawlicki, our R&D Manager as a “clean slate” and an introduction to the new design philosophy of EMM Labs. The DAC2x V2 also allowed for NS1 Network Steamer compatibility via the EMM Optilink input.
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Performance Upgrade: DS-EQ1 V2
"A more palpable sense of shape and space that is totally addictive.."
The DS-EQ1 V2 upgrade represents the culmination of five years of R&D done by Ed Meitner and Amadeus Meitner. The upgrade consists of an entirely new paradigm to the optical equalizer, further optimizing the control and amplification of the signal received from any DS Audio optical cartridge. The result: low frequency resolution never heard from any cartridge, ruler-flat frequency response, and a deeper appreciation for your cherished record collection.
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Performance Upgrade: MA1 to MA1 V2
The MA1 V2 upgrade consists of a new digital input architecture and new FPGA firmware to allow for DSD128 and DXD playback via USB, DSD64 on all other inputs, as well as sonic improvements to the modulator and filter operation. This upgrade package was introduced by Mariusz Pawlicki, our R&D Manager as a “clean slate” and an introduction to the new design philosophy of Meitner Audio.
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Professional Factory Upgrade: MA3 to MA3i
"Increased realism. Solid resonance and imaging with notes persisting in air. Increased detail and soundstage both horizontal and vertical and most importantly, it just pulls you in!"
New analog architecture including clock, DAC and beefed up analog output stage. New Meitner streaming solution which supports Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Vtuner, UPnP, and DLNA. This streaming solution offers playback of MQA, PCM, DXD and 2x DSD.The digital systems have also been redesigned to offer improved isolation and the FPGA architecture has been revised to our latest standard.
*This professional upgrade can be performed in the field in some regions. Please speak with your local dealer.
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Performance Upgrade: MTRX to MTRX V2
The MTRX V2 Performance Upgrade introduces Ed's innovative input voltage gain stage, the result of continuous research and development since the launch of the original MTRX. This upgrade delivers substantial sonic enhancements, elevating the original MTRX to meet our current standards of sonic excellence. Featuring a fully balanced voltage gain design, it provides 30dB of gain with zero global feedback, ensuring unparalleled audio performance. Enthusiasts have praised this upgrade for its transformative impact, setting a new benchmark for sound quality.
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Performance Upgrade: MTRX2 to MTRX V2
The MTRX V2 Performance Upgrade introduces Ed's innovative input voltage gain stage, the result of continuous research and development since the launch of the original MTRX. This upgrade delivers substantial sonic enhancements, elevating the original MTRX to meet our current standards of sonic excellence. Featuring a fully balanced voltage gain design, it provides 30dB of gain with zero global feedback, ensuring unparalleled audio performance. Enthusiasts have praised this upgrade for its transformative impact, setting a new benchmark for sound quality.
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Professional Factory Upgrade: MTRX to MTRX V2
MTRX2 V2 includes a new power system using isolated toroidal transformers for each buffer stage and Meitner-designed SMPS for the input stage and monitoring stage. The V2 offers more power, faster current delivery and vastly improved sonics from its predecessor. Additionally, the amplifier now has a new active monitoring system that closely watches, in real-time, the operation of the amplifier to keep the amplifier, speakers and the user safe in case of any malfunction from the amplifier. The new input board is a significant leap in performance.
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Professional Factory Upgrade: MTRX2 to MTRX2 V2
MTRX2 V2 includes a new power system using isolated toroidal transformers for each buffer stage and Meitner-designed SMPS for the input stage and monitoring stage. The V2 offers more power, faster current delivery and vastly improved sonics from its predecessor. Additionally, the amplifier now has a new active monitoring system that closely watches, in real-time, the operation of the amplifier to keep the amplifier, speakers and the user safe in case of any malfunction from the amplifier. The new input board is a significant leap in performance.
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Professional Factory Upgrade: XDS1 V2/V3 to XDS1 V4
XDS1 V3 Upgrade, the finale of the XDS1 upgrade program, includes a new analog stage including MDAC2, MCLK2, and the latest XDS1 analog output stage to further improve performance in the analog domain. This upgrade also includes a drive replacement.
Re-stock coming Q1 2025
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