MEITNER MA3 DAC

Meitner Audio’s new MA3 Integrated DAC is more than just a DAC — it’s a sleek, single-box solution for managing all your digital sources. The first model in this Canadian company’s next generation range, the MA3 combines the proven world-class sound techniques designer Ed Meitner developed for the acclaimed DA2 V2 and DV2 converters, with network audio streaming functions from the Meitner NS1 Streamer.

“EMM Labs and Meitner Audio have been at the forefront of digital source technology for decades and their flagship DACs are part of a handful that are considered to be the world’s best,” said Anthony Camplone of Nirvana Audio, which distributes Meitner Audio in Australia. “So imagine a company of this calibre making an all-in-one streaming/DAC/Volume control unit which delivers sound quality far beyond the plethora of mainstream digital devices available on the market today. The MA3 is quite simply the best value proposition on the planet. It’s the perfect integrated digital hub for any high-end system, irrespective of budget.”

The MA3 uses the Meitner MDAC2 fully-discrete single-bit, 16×DSD, D-to-A converters, coupled with the Meitner MDAT2 DSP which performs real-time transient detection in addition to up-conversion of all incoming audio, so it supports all digital formats including DSD128/2×DSD, DXD and MQA. Meitner’s ‘VControl’ maintains the input signal without re-quantization allowing for complete transparency at any volume setting with no loss of audio resolution.

The network streaming function allows you to connect to streaming services such as Tidal and Qobuz and supports music services such as Spotify and Deezer. Roon-ready and with Roon Endpoint functionality the MA3 also allows direct USB and NAS audio file playback along with UPnP/DLNA network support.

Available now, the Meitner Audio MA3 sells for $16,000 (RRP).

For more information, contact Nirvana Sound on 1300 988 366 or at www.nirvanasound.com