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EMM DS EQ1 V2 Labs Optical Equalizer for DS Cartridges

EMM DS EQ1 V2 Labs Optical Equalizer for DS Cartridges

$21,500.00

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EMM DS EQ1 V2 Labs Optical Equalizer for DS Cartridges
EMM DS EQ1 V2 Labs Optical Equalizer for DS Cartridges
EMM DS EQ1 V2 Labs Optical Equalizer for DS Cartridges
EMM DS EQ1 V2 Labs Optical Equalizer for DS Cartridges

EMM Labs

Country of origin: Canada

EMM DS EQ1 V2 Labs Optical Equalizer for DS Cartridges
SKU: EMM-DS-EQ1-V2
$21,500.00

Includes GST. 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $100 Australia wide at checkout.

Designed exclusively for DS Audio cartridges, it uses Meitner-designed circuits and a high-isolation resonant power supply. Discrete Class A amplification on a ceramic board ensures short signal paths, ultra-low noise and minimal distortion. Offers RIAA EQ and 15Hz high-pass filter.

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EMM Labs DS-EQ1 V2 Optical Equalizer

When Ed made the decision to dust off his extensive vinyl collection, he was interested in finding out what the current state of vinyl playback was. During his research, he became intrigued with DS Audio’s optical cartridge technology and their customers' experiences.

Initiating a collaboration with Tetsuaki Aoyagi, head of DS Audio, Ed purchased the W2 optical cartridge for development and was impressed during his preliminary listening experiences. Compared to his reference MC cartridge, the W2 exhibited improved resolution, clarity and low frequency response. This motivated Ed to dive back into the world of vinyl playback, resulting in the first EMM Labs optical equalizer, the DS-EQ1, designed exclusively for interfacing with DS Audio optical cartridges.

Upon receiving the full line of DS Audio cartridges, Ed immediately recognized a common sonic signature within the line, increasing in its degree of refinement and depth from the entry-level E1 to the flagship Master1 cartridge.

The DS-EQ1 V2 is designed with an obsessive desire to lower noise and distortion, and to extract every bit of detail and information from any DS Audio optical cartridge. The DS-EQ1’s circuits are all Meitner designed in-house, including its power supply, and are optimized for short and direct audio paths. EMM uses a custom made ceramic PCB for the equalization and amplification stages, which allow for the superior extraction of low level details in the audio.

From its proprietary equalization, class A amplification, and power supply systems, to its touch panel buttons and sophisticated aluminium chassis, the DS-EQ1 is the ultimate partner to any DS Audio optical cartridge.

The V2 was released on December 1, 2024 and is now available at your local dealer and online. 

“I found developing the DS-EQ1 both extremely interesting and highly satisfying. It was an honour to work on this project in close collaboration with DS Audio. I now find myself improving and appreciating my vinyl collection on a daily basis with DS Audio optical cartridges and the EMM Labs DS-EQ1 optical equalizer.”, -- Ed Meitner

FEATURES

  • Proprietary & discrete equalization specifically designed for all DS Audio optical cartridges
  • Ultra low distortion
  • Custom designed discrete class A amplification
  • Front panel user selectable standard 50Hz RIAA response or with added 2nd order 15Hz high pass filter.
  • Optimized short audio paths throughout
  • Latest generation custom made power system
  • Custom aerospace-grade ceramic circuit board
  • Power and filter touch buttons
  • Precision-machined well-damped aluminum chassis
  • Works with all DS Audio cartridges
  • CE compliant

Power Supply

Proprietary high-isolation resonant mode power supply for silent & eco-friendly operation
Universal 85V-260V 50/60Hz IEC Input Connector
Maximum 50W consumption

 


Tech Specs

Inputs:

RCA

Stereo analog outputs:

XLR & RCA

Output impedance:

Balanced XLR – 300Ω, Single-Ended RCA – 150Ω

Output Levels:

XLR Output - 1V (+2.2dBu), RCA Output – 0.5V (-3.8dBu)

Finish:

Fine bead blasted silver or black, with black insert and buttons

Dimensions (WxDxH):

438 x 381 x 102mm

Weight:

12kg

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Why Choose EMM Labs

EMM Labs and Meitner Audio represent some of the most important and influential digital audio engineering in the world today. Founded by legendary Canadian designer Ed Meitner, the brands are built around decades of pioneering work in high-resolution digital playback and DSD conversion technology. In fact, Ed Meitner played a major role in the original development of DSD DAC technology itself, helping shape many of the digital playback principles still respected within high-end audio today.

What makes EMM Labs and Meitner particularly special is that the critical technologies inside the products are developed entirely in-house. Rather than relying on generic DAC chipsets or third-party streaming platforms, the company designs its own proprietary DAC architecture, streaming engine, clocking systems, analogue stages, power supplies, and volume control technologies. This allows EMM Labs to engineer a complete digital playback system with extraordinary control over timing accuracy, noise reduction, and overall musical performance.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, these products consistently stand apart for their ability to reproduce music with exceptional dimensionality and holographic sound staging. Instruments and vocals are presented within a remarkably stable and believable acoustic space, allowing recordings to feel less like left and right speakers and more like musicians occupying physical positions within the room. The sense of depth, layering, and natural spatial separation is genuinely captivating, particularly within highly resolving systems.

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Manufactured in Canada, EMM Labs and Meitner products are engineered around Ed Meitner’s proprietary MDAC and VControl technologies together with fully discrete analogue stages and carefully implemented low-noise power supplies. The result is a highly integrated digital platform designed specifically for musical realism and long-term listening satisfaction.

Sonically, these products are known for their extraordinary smoothness, tonal realism, and highly holographic presentation. Music emerges from an exceptionally quiet background with remarkable image stability and natural spatial depth. Rather than sounding flat or mechanically separated, instruments and vocals occupy clearly defined positions within the soundstage, creating an immersive and highly three-dimensional listening experience.

There is also a remarkable sense of ease to the presentation. Even highly complex recordings remain fluid, spacious, and emotionally engaging without becoming fatiguing or overly analytical. This ability to combine exceptional resolution with natural musical flow is one of the defining qualities that continues to make EMM Labs and Meitner products so respected amongst serious digital listeners worldwide.

The EMM Labs DV2i is widely regarded by many experienced listeners as one of the finest DAC streamer platforms currently available, combining world-class digital resolution with a deeply natural and musically convincing presentation. The Meitner MA3i captures much of this same philosophy and proprietary technology within a more accessible platform, making the Meitner sound and engineering approach available to a broader audience.

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The EMM Labs and Meitner ranges available through HeyNow Hi-Fi focus on high-performance DAC streamers and reference-level digital playback solutions designed for serious music systems. Across both brands, the emphasis remains firmly on proprietary engineering, low-noise design, and preserving the natural integrity of digital music playback.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Geoff and his experienced system setup team provide assistance with network integration, streamer configuration, digital system matching, and optimisation to ensure EMM Labs and Meitner products perform at their full potential within each customer’s listening environment.

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