A clean stream.
In addition its AES and Toslink outputs, the Roon Ready EMM Labs NS1 Streamer adds EMM’s proprietary Optilink interface, which provides galvanic isolation between it and the EMM Labs DA2 V2 Reference Stereo DAC (glass doesn’t transmit electrical noise), which also happens to be in Barn, in addition to the RS232 Unit Link for controlling multiple EMM Labs devices with the same remote and a USB input for attaching and playing back files from USB storage.
The NS1 supports PCM resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz and DSD on all outputs, MQA, and through the use of the mConnect app, Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Deezer, vTuner, and more. I plan to go Roon all the way.
The NS1 stands just 11″ across, making it an easy fit in terms of rack space. The deeply carved nomenclature matches the rest of the EMM Labs gear and gives the diminutive NS1 a nice sculptural feel.
What do we want from any streamer? A clean stream. My hunch is the NS1 will deliver. Stay tuned.
EMM Labs NS1 Streamer
Price: $4500
Company Website: EMM Labs
Key Features
UPNP/DLNA Support
Roon Ready / Roon End Point
High resolution streaming services Tidal and Qobuz
Popular streaming services Spotify, Deezer, vTuner and many more
MQA® and DSD file playback support
Network and USB stick storage for file playback
EMM Optilink output for hardware galvanic isolation
AES and TOSlink digital outputs
Media information displayed on EMM DV2 and DA2 V2
Up to 24bit,192kHz and DSD support on all outputs
AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV and WMA file playback
mConnect app for control on Android, IOS and tablets
Precision machined chassis and custom power system
Specifications
Inputs: Network (RJ45), 2x USB type A (for USB storage and WiFi)
Digital Outputs: EMM Optilink, AES/EBU, TOSLINK SPDIF
Dimensions: W x D x H: 280 x 268 x 60mm
Weight: 5kg
