MATRIX AUDIO Element X2 Music Streamer User Manual

Element X2 Music Streamer
User Manual

packing list

Parts and names

Front

1. Power on/Standby
   After connecting to the power supply, press this button to power on the unit, and press it again to let the unit standby. It takes about 30 seconds for the first start-up after connecting to the power supply each time.

2. Knob/Button
   Set the output volume by turning the knob, when the”Lineout Mode” is set to Fixed through MA Remote App, the line output volume is not adjustable. Press the knob to mute, press the knob again or turn the knob to unmute.

3. Headphone jack
   The 6.35 mm headphone jack is for single-ended headphones, and the 4.4 mm headphone jack is for balanced headphones.

4. LCD screen

5. Playback touch control area

LCD screen
Display information

1. Media and audio information
   Including album art, track title, artist, duration, audio format, the sampling rate of the track, and the filter type being used.

2. Input channel
   The name of the selected input channel.

3. Status
   Including status of the clock, network connection, USB storage, NAS, and Async/Sync mode.

4. Output channel and volume The selected output channel and volume level.

Operation of touch screen
Swipe right to open the shortcut page. Swipe left to open the menu.

Rear

1. Analog output
   Connect to active speakers or amplifiers through RCA or XLR cables.

2. Analog input
   Connect to vinyl turntables or devices with analog outputs through RCA cables.

3. Optical & Coaxial input
   Connect to front-end devices with S/PDI F signal outputs through optical or coaxial cables.

4. 11S•INDS input
   Connect to digital interface products from Matrix Audio or other compatible devices through HDMI cables. The unit is compatible with 4 kinds of IIS•LVDS pin definitions, which can be viewed and configured in the MA Remote App.

5. HDMI ARC
   Connect to TVs with ARC (Audio Return Channel) functionalities through HDM I cables.

6. USB audio input
   Connect to computers as an external audio device through USB Type B cables.

7. Reset button
   Only uses this button when the unit works incorrectly, the unit can be reset to factory state. Please operate under the instructions of the service team from Matrix Audio.

8. USB Type C
   Connect to USB storage devices that require no higher than a 5V/1A power supply.

9. Ethernet
   Connect to the LAN port of the network router, the connection supports up to Gigabit Ethernet transmission.

10. Trigger input/ output
    Connect to audio devices with trigger ports through e3.5 mm mono plug cables, to achieve linkage control between the element device and other devices. The trigger output provides a 12V DC signal.

11. AC input
    This unit adapts to AC100-120V and AC220-240V power supply automatically, please make sure to use the product in the power voltage range mentioned above.

• Please use the power cable which includes an earth wire. Please ensure you have a reliable earth wire connection. Otherwise, the casing of the unit may have a slightly charged touch. If you need the unit to be turned on completely, please unplug the power cable.

Remote control

1. Power on/Standby

2. Dimmer

3. Working/Battery status

4. Input channels
   •Some are reserved.

5. Programmable buttons
   Define the functionalities of buttons through MA Remote App, they are not defined by default.

6. Volume

7. Mute/Unmute
   Press to mute, again to unmute. You also can unmute by pressing the +/- buttons in a mute state.

8. Filters
   Switch the corresponding filter types applied to the current playing audio format in a loop.

9. Playback control area
   When the input channel supports, the playback can be controlled by these buttons.

Slide in the direction of the arrow to open the battery holder. Please pay attention to the polarity when installing the batteries.

Point the remote control to the element device when using it, the operating distance is about 8 meters. When the battery is low, the LED indicator on the remote control flashes red, there will also be a notification showing on the device screen.
If there are more than one Matrix Audio device in a single environment, in order to prevent 1 remote control from controlling multiple devices at the same time, we preset 5 address codes in the remote control, these address codes can be configured in the Settings menu showing below and follow the instructions on the screen.

Operations before using

Connect to network
LAN
Connect the product to the LAN port of the network router through an Ethernet cable. It is recommended to set up the router as a DHCP server, the unit will be assigned an IP address automatically. Select “LAN” in the option Network in the Settings menu, you can configure the network specs manually, after joining the network, there will be an shown in the status bar.
Wi-Fi
Enter Settings menu – Network – Wi-Fi, after network scanning is complete, choose the 551 D of your network and enter the passwords, there will be a shown in the status bar after connection. The device supports a 2.4GHz/GHz wireless network.
When the connection has no Internet access, there will be a in the status bar.
MA Remote App
Install MA Remote App for your iPad, iPhone, or Android phone.

<https ://matrix-digi.com/dl>

Open the app, and follow the instructions to add the device to MA Remote App.

To control and configure the element device through MA Remote App, or playback streaming music from the element devices, please refer to matrix- digi.com/tutorials for instructions.

matrix-digi.com/tutorials

Driver for USB Audio

When connecting the device to a Windows 7/8/10/11 computer via USB connection as an external audio device, please install drivers as following instructions:

1.  Double-click the driver installation package and click “Next”.
2.  Select the installation path and click “Install”.
3. Click “Next” after the installation is complete.
4. Click “Finish” to close the Setup Wizard.

It’s no need to install drivers for macOS, just select “element Series” as the audio output device in Sound Preferences. The element devices can be connected to an iPhone or iPad via a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. The element devices can be connected to Android devices via an OTG adapter, but not every Android device is compatible with the device via OTG connection.

Appendix

Technical specifications
Hardware Platform

CPU: NXP i.MX 6Quad Cortex-A9
D/A Chip: ES9038Pro
Clock Source:Crystek CCHD-950
Digital Input
Coaxial & Optical:
PCM 16-24Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)
IIS LVDS:
PCM 16-32Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP)
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz (Native)
USB Audio:
PCM 16-24Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
MQA 16-24Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP)
DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz (Native)
HDMI ARC:
PCM 16-24Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Aux Input
SNR : >-106dB A-weighting
THD+N : <0.0025%@lk, <0.0030%@20Hz-20kHz
Frequency Response : 20Hz-20kHz ±0.07 -3dB@43kHz
Channel Crosstalk : >-102dB
Input Level: 2.1VRMS Maximum
Line Output
XLR
SNR : > -131dB A-weighting
THD+N : <0.00012%@lk, <0.000200/0@20Hz-20kHz Frequency Response : 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@85kHz Crosstalk : >-146dB
Output Level : 4.5VRMS@OdB,15.8VRMS@+10dB
RCA
SNR : > -125dB A-weighting
THD+N : <0.00012%@lk, <0.000200/0@20Hz-20kHz Frequency Response : 20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@85kHz Channel Crosstalk : >-137dB
Output Level : 2.2VRMS@OdB, 7.5VRMS@+10dB
Headphone Output
4.4mm Balanced
SNR : >-119dB A-weighting
THD+N : <0.000550/0@20Hz-20kHz 4VRMS
Frequency Response : 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@85kHz
Output Impedance : <120
Output Power : 2600mW@330,1100mW@3000, 580mW@6000, 1%THD Gain : +18dB@Low Gain, +28dB@High Gain
6.35mm Single-ended
SNR : >-116dB A-weighting
TH D+N : <0.00055%@20Hz-20kHz 2VRMS
Frequency Response : 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB®85kHz
Output Impedance : <60
Output Power : 1600mW@330, 290mW@3000, 150mW@6000, 10/0THD Gain : +18dB@Low Gain, +28dB@High Gain

Network
LAN : 10/100/1000 Mbps
WLAN: 2.4GHz/5Ghz
USB
The USB port provides a maximum power of 5V/1A.

• The USB port works with devices that conform to the USB mass storage standard and supports FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file formats, but is not guaranteed to be compatible with all storage devices.

Trigger
Trigger in : DC 6-12V <10mA
Trigger out : DC 12V/50mA MAX
MA Player
Controller app : MA Remote App Local Playback:
Format Supported : MP3 , WMA , WAV , AIF, AIFC, AIFF, MC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF,CUE
PCM 16-24Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz,352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
MQA 16-24Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz Roon Ready:
PCM 16-24 Bit/44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
MQA 16-24 Bit/44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz
AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, vTuner, the audio specs depend on the service provider.
Power specifications
Power Voltage : AC 100V-120V 50/60Hz/AC 220V-240V 50/60Hz|
Standby Power Consumption : <5W
Maximum Power Consumption <5OW
Otherspecifications
Weight : 4 kg (8.82 pounds)
Size : Width 340 mm (13.39 inches),
Depth 259 mm (10.20 inches),
Height 58 mm (2.28 inches).
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

About MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)
This unit includes an MQA full decoder, which enables you to playback MQA audio files via streaming or USB audio port, delivering the sound of the original master recording.
The dots beside the MQA logo are green or blue . to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material. It glows blue **** to indicate it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner.
The dot glows magenta to indicate that the unit is rendering an MQA stream or file. This delivers the final unfolding of the MQA file.

• MQA and the Sound Wave Device have registered trademarks of MQA Limited. ©2016
  About Roon Ready
  Being Roon Ready means that Matrix Audio music streamers transparently discover and connect to Roon without any configuration, and bit-perfect audio is delivered from Roon to your music streamers.
  About Spotify
  Use your phone, tablet, or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
  The Spotify Software is subject to third-party licenses found here: https:// www.spotify.com/connect/third-party- licenses.

Attention

• This product is for indoor use only.
• For full ventilation, it is recommended to reserve a space larger than 5 cm around the device.
• Do not cover the air vents with stuff such as papers, tablecloths, and curtains to obstruct ventilation.
• Do not place stuff with flame, such as lighted candles, on the device.
• If the device is used in tropical areas, please be careful to prevent insects from entering the unit through the air vents.
• The device must not be subject to water droplets or splashes. Please do not place stuff filled with liquids such as vases and cups on or near the device.
• Do not put stuff around the device power plug and the AC power socket, in order to disconnect the power supply easily when needed.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUDIO
www.matrix-digi.com
Matrix Electronic Technology Co., LTD
+86-29-86211122 8-801,
No.111 Fengcheng 5th Rd., Xiion, China
20220425Ver. 1.0

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References

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