EMM Labs DAC 2x Mint Condition with newly released firmware upgrade.

For Sale, A DAC that needs no introduction on this forum:

EMM Labs DAC2x in perfect condition. Owned a little over a year and has performed flawlessly. This dac has burned in beautifully over the last 6 months taking my listening session to a new level of enjoyment. 

*Just updated the newly released firmware*  The change is not subtle.  See postings on various forums.

 

"I fully agree with kevalin: the sonic upgrade is quite significant. I have not tried PCM yet, but with DSD material perhaps the most noticeable difference is in the soundstage, which is wider, taller and deeper, with better layering and separation."

" Immediately after the update...the hollographic imaging, sound stage, richness and depth of the detail especially in the decay of instruments. "

 

DXD and 128 DSD upgrade expected in the next firmware update, per dealer.

Would consider $8000 under certain conditions.  Buyer covers shipping and Paypal fees.

I give this unit a 9/10 only because it is a little over a year old.  The physical condition is MINT.

The 2012 Computer Audiophile Product of the Year Runner up... "This $15,500 DAC blew me away with its wonderful sonics. At the time of review it was the best DAC I’d ever heard in my system. The DAC2X isn’t cheap, but I believe it’s a good value. Putting a price on the best sound one has ever heard is tough. " Chris C. Founder of Computeraudiophile.

Computer Audiophile - EMM Labs DAC2X Review


Key Features:

• XDS1-generation MFAST™ technology for instant signal lock, jitter-free performance


• XDS1-generation Meitner Digital Audio Translator (MDAT™) signal processing technology


• XDS1-generation proprietary 5.6 MHz discrete dual differential MDAC™ converters


• XDS1-generation reference power system


• Exclusive aerospace-grade composite circuit boards


• EMM OptiLink input provides DSD transfer from matching TSDX CD/SACD Transport


• Remote-controllable polarity inversion performed in the digital domain


• 24bit-192kHz support on all PCM inputs including USB


• DSD streaming over USB (DoP 1.0 specification)


• Secondary USB port for future firmware upgrades


• Serial port for wired remote control


• Precision-machined massive aluminum chassis


• Precision-machined infrared remote control


• CE-compliant device

Power Supply:

• Power factor corrected


• Factory set to 100V or 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz


• Power consumption: max. 50 W

Stereo Audio Outputs:

• Balanced on XLR


• Unbalanced on RCA

Digital Input Formats:

• EMM OptiLink (CD/SACD from TSDX)


• DSD streaming over USB (DoP 1.0 specification)


• Up to 24bit, 192kHz on all PCM inputs


• USB Class 2 Audio


• AES/EBU XLR PCM


• 2x SPDIF Coax


• 2x SPDIF Toslink

Stereo Audio Outputs:

• XLR 300 ohms balanced +15.4dBu, 4.6Vrms


• RCA 150 ohms unbalanced +9.4dBu, 2.3Vrms

Smoke-free, pet-free environment.
The unit will be safely DOUBLE-BOXED and INSURED with lots of packing.

NOTE: Seller reserves the right not to sell to buyers with less than excellent feedback.

Buyer will pay for shipping including insurance. 3.5% fee will be added for Paypal U.S., 4% for Canadian Paypal. I wlll also take Cashier’s Checks, bank wire transfer or Money Order. I will ship out ASAP when funds clear (that’s up to 14 days for a Cashier’s Check). I have long had a Fedex account and get very reasonable rates.

Legitimate offers will be considered; low-ballers (>10%) will be politely ignored.

International shipping okay, but after confirmed wire transfer.  Buyer pays any import fees and taxes to their country.

Thanks for looking!