Meitner Audio MA3 User manual
MA3 Integrated D/A Converter Manual
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Prior to Installing you new Meitner Audio product please read the following
safety instructions:
• Read and follow all instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Do not use or install product near any sources of water, rain and/or
moisture.
• Clean using only a dry cloth.
• Install only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Refer all servicing to approved service personnel.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not install product outdoors or in direct sunlight.
• Leave at least 10cm or 4 inches around product to ensure proper
ventilation.
• Do not place product near strong electrical or magnetic
radiation/emmissions or near a power amplifier.
This Meitner product must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection (grounding pin).
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO WATER OR MOISTURE.
EEC: This product has been designed and tested to comply with the limits
set out in EN55013, EN55020 and EN 60065:2009 (electrical safety).
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Introduction
Introduction
Welcome and congratulations on purchasing a Meitner Audio product.
We at Meitner Audio have strived to build and perfect the absolute best
product using our award winning technology and decades of experience.
We are confident that our products will bring you musical enjoyment for
many years to come.
This manual provides important information regarding the use, installation
and care of your new Meitner Audio product.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions page 02
Introduction page 03
Warranty page 05
MA3 Integrated D/A Converter page 06
Features & Specifications page 07
Front Panel & Functions page 09
Rear Panel & Functions page 11
Connecting and Operating the MA3 page 13
DSD, DXD and MQA®Audio page 16
Network and Streaming page 18
mConnect Control App page 19
Roon Setup page 29
Infrared Remote Control page 30
Appendix (Network Reset + Battery Change) page 31
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Warranty
Meitner Audio warrants the MA3 product against defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time specified by
the product’s serial number from the date of first delivery to the owner. The
warranty time period is 3 years. Warranty is limited to the original owner and
is non-transferable.
Meitner Audio will pay for return shipping charges back to the owner when
the product is sent to Meitner Audio within the first 90 days after purchase
(US and Canada end-users only). Otherwise, owner will be responsible for all
shipping charges to and from Meitner Audio.
For all warranty claims, a copy of the original invoice must accompany the
product.
Opening the product or modifying it in any way by the owner, including but
not limited to cryogenic treatment, will void any warranty.
shipping instructions before shipping any product to Meitner Audio.
Meitner Audio products are sold worldwide through authorized dealers with
restricted territories. Meitner Audio product purchased from non-authorized
dealers or from a dealer selling outside his/her authorized territory will
automatically void product warranty.
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MA3 Integrated D/A Converter
Introducing Meitner Audio’s ground breaking MA3 Integrated D/A
Converter. The first of our next generation products.
The MA3 integrates our 16xDSD DACs and DSP, with our VControl™ high
resolution volume control, and combines this with our network audio
streaming functions based on our popular, and simple to use NS1 Streamer
product.
The MA3 features a multitude of inputs and support for PCM up to
24bit/192kHz, DSD, 2xDSD, DXD. It is also the first Meitner product to have
full MQA®unfolding via USB Audio and Network inputs.
The MA3 is our first product with an integrated streamer to support
streaming services like TIDAL, QOBUZ, SPOTIFY, DEEZER, vTUNER etc.
Along with USB inputs for direct audio file playback, it supports
UPNP/DLNA for connection to NAS devices. ROON READY/ROON
ENDPOINT support is also built in.
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Features & Specifications
2-Channel Digital to Analog Conversions (All Digital Inputs):
• 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz and DSD
• Word lengths up to 24bit
2-Channel 2xDSD/DSD128 and DXD (352 and 384kHz) Digital to Analog Conversion is
supported using the USB Audio input.
2- Channel full MQA®unfolding supported via USB Audio and Network inputs.
Available Digital Inputs:
• 1x USB Audio
• 1x AES/EBU (XLR)
• 1x COAX (SPDIF RCA)
• 1x TOS (TOSLINK Optical)
• 1x Network (RJ45)
• 2x USB Media (Type A, USB storage and/or WiFi ports)
• 1x Network/Ethernet interface(RJ45)
Output Impedance: 300Ω balanced (XLR), 150Ω unbalanced (RCA)
Output Levels:
Balanced XLR outputs: 7.0V (+19.1dBu)
Unbalanced RCA outputs: 3.5V (+13.1dBu)
System: System control via serial RS-232
Note:
1. XLR analog outputs are balanced with pin 2 hot, pin 3 cold and pin 1 ground.
2. For proper digital audio data transfer (176, 192kHz and DSD) appropriate high
quality AES/EBU, COAX, TOSLINK and USB 2.0 cables recommended.
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Features & Specifications
Features & Specifications
Power supply:
• Power factor corrected
• Universal 90V-260V, 50/60Hz operation
• Power consumption: max. 50W
• CE Approved
Remote control: Infrared
Dimensions: W x D x H: 435 x 400 x 92mm
Weight: 7.43kg
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Front Panel & Functions
1. Display brightness touch button, toggles the display brightness settings between
“Normal”, “Dim” and “Off”.”Off” turns display off. Only the brightness touch guide led
will stay on.
2. Display shows digital input, file/stream and samplerate information and volume setting.
Volume is shown in dB on all inputs, except for the “NET” input (numerical equivalent).
3. Volume control knob.
4. Input touch button, cycles between all available digital inputs:
• AES : Selects AES/EBU (XLR) format digital audio input
• COAX : Selects SPDIF (RCA) digital audio from COAX connector
• TOS : Selects SPDIF (TOSLINK) digital audio from TOS connector
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USBaudio 384 kHz
STUDIO -36.0
dB
Brightness touch button
Input touch button
Front Panel & Functions
4. • USB : Selects USB digital audio (USB B Type connector)
• NET : Selects Network/Streaming digital audio (RJ45 connector)
5. The screen saver function engages after 2 minutes of inactivity. It dims the screen for
3 seconds before turning the screen off. Engaging the remote, touch buttons or
volume, returns screen brightness to previous state. Function is disabled when display
brightness is set to off.
6. Enable/disable the screen saver by pressing and holding the brightness touch button
until you see the screen saver function page. Except when NET(network) is selected.
7. Pressing and holding the input touch button, displays the firmware version on the left
display along with copyright notice.
Please note:
1. The Meitner Audio MA3 is a Class 2.0 USB Audio device. Class 2 audio devices
are supported natively in Windows 10 UAC2 and higher, OSX 10.5.7 and higher, and
on Linux with ALSA 1.0.23 and higher.
2. For Windows 7 and higher, Class 2 USB Audio device drivers are included with the
MA3 or you can download it from our website. Page 14 has installation instructions.
3. Please use USB 2.0 compliant devices for maximum high resolution audio
compatibility. Using the MA3 with a USB 1.0 and 1.1 device/interface will limit
digital audio bandwidth to 44.1/48kHz sample frequencies.
4. For proper high definition audio transfer (176.4,192kHz sample rates or DSD) using
the AES, TOSLINK or SPDIF interfaces please ensure that you use high quality cables
and your digital source device supports those sample frequencies using those inputs.
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Firmware and Copyright
Screen Saver Enable/Disable
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