Meitner DS-EQ2 Optical Equalizer

The Meitner DS-EQ2 Optical Equalizer follows in the footsteps of the ground-breaking EMM Labs DS-EQ1 optical equalizer. The DS-EQ2 integrates Meitner’s proven optical equalization technology learned during the development of the DS-EQ1 into a single-ended, streamlined package accessible by a wider variety of end users while maintaining Meitner’s high standard of quality. In keeping with the Meitner brand ethos, it is a true value proposition in the analogue ecosystem.

With the release of DS Audio’s third generation optical cartridges, including the more affordable DS-003 system; Ed was once again collaborating with Tetsuaki Aoyagi and his team at DS Audio. This time to develop the Meitner DS-EQ2 optical equalizer.

The Meitner DS-EQ2 Optical Equalizer is designed with an obsessive desire to lower noise, lower distortion, and extract every bit of information from any DS Audio optical cartridge. The DS-EQ2’s circuits are all Meitner designed in-house and optimized for short and direct audio paths. In Meitner’s philosophy, the DS-EQ2 is a “less-is-more” component.

The DS-EQ2 utilizes a simplified chassis construction, high quality components and connectors, and a universal power supply hand-selected to fit Meitner’s design criteria. The DS-EQ2 proudly holds the Meitner flag by offering exceptional performance in an attractive package, with value metrics that are hard to best.

Designed for simplicity, the touch buttons on DS-EQ2’s front panel allow the user to safely and silently control power to the cartridge and select the desired filter without fuss.

Proudly designed and manufactured in Canada, simply connect the DS-EQ2 to any phono system equipped with a DS Audio optical cartridge, sit back and prepare to have a paradigm shift. The Meitner DS-EQ2 is the perfect partner to any DS Audio system no matter the budget.

Features

Proprietary & discrete equalization specifically designed for all DS Audio optical cartridges

Ultra low distortion

Custom designed single-ended discrete class A amplification

Front panel electronically selectable DS Audio standard filter response or with added 2nd order 15Hz high pass filter

Optimized short audio paths throughout

Noiseless cartridge power function

Power and filter touch buttons

Works with all DS Audio cartridges

Technical Specifications

Inputs: Stereo single ended (RCA) inputs and outputs
Output voltage: 0.5V nominal (~ -3.8dBu)
Output impedance: 150 ohms unbalanced
Dimensions (W x D x H): 338 x 286 x 67mm
Weight: 3.7kg
Finish: Fine bead blasted front panel available in silver or black