{"product_id":"emm-labs-ds-eq1-v2-optical-equalizer-the-grid-hifi","title":"EMM Labs DS-EQ1 V2 Optical Equalizer | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEMM Labs DS-EQ1 V2 Optical Equalizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEMM Labs DS-EQ1 V2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a reference optical equalizer designed exclusively for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDS Audio optical cartridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Developed by Ed Meitner in collaboration with DS Audio, the DS-EQ1 applies EMM Labs' expertise in ultra-low-noise analog circuitry, power supply design and precision signal handling to high-end vinyl playback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a conventional moving-magnet or moving-coil phono stage, the DS-EQ1 provides the specialized equalization and electrical interface required by DS Audio's optical cartridge technology. Its proprietary circuitry is designed entirely in-house by EMM Labs, with optimized short signal paths and discrete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass A amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference Optical Cartridge Playback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DS-EQ1 V2 uses a custom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaerospace-grade ceramic circuit board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for its equalization and amplification stages, engineered to preserve low-level musical information while minimizing noise and distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA front-panel control allows selection between a standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50Hz RIAA response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or an additional second-order 15Hz high-pass filter. EMM Labs' proprietary high-isolation resonant-mode power supply further isolates the sensitive analog circuitry from electrical noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned specifically for all DS Audio optical cartridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProprietary discrete equalization circuitry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom discrete Class A amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-low-distortion design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom aerospace-grade ceramic circuit board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimized short audio signal paths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelectable standard 50Hz RIAA response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelectable second-order 15Hz high-pass filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProprietary high-isolation resonant-mode power supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-machined aluminum chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKimber Kable PK14 Base power cable included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned and manufactured in Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalog Outputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR Output Impedance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA Output Impedance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR Output Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1V (+2.2dBu)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA Output Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.5V (-3.8dBu)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Universal 85–260V, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Consumption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 438 × 381 × 102 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine bead-blasted Silver or Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEMM Labs DS-EQ1 V2 at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the EMM Labs DS-EQ1 V2 can be matched with the appropriate DS Audio optical cartridge, turntable and tonearm to create an exceptional reference analog front end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMM Labs","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":55147433001297,"sku":null,"price":13400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":55147433034065,"sku":null,"price":13400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/emmlabs-XA-EQ1-1-2-white.webp?v=1790863447","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/emm-labs-ds-eq1-v2-optical-equalizer-the-grid-hifi","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}