M2Tech Young Digital to Analogue Converter

Asynchronous USB

Featuring the highest bit rate Asynchronous USB of 32bit/384kHz sample rates, and 768kHz internal operation.

Class A Biased Output

Features a wealth of inputs including USB, S/PDIF, AES/EBU and a Class-A Biased output stage for truly superb sound quality.
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The M2Tech Young is a high performance, very high value-for-money D/A converter capable of handling up to 384kHz sampling rate and 32 bits resolution (USB input). It features a high speed asynchronous USB input based on the hiFace technology, further developed to allow for higher sampling rates.

A comprehensive input set (S/PDIF on RCA and BNC, AES/EBU on XLR and optical on Toslink) provide great connection versatility. Despite its price, Young encompasses a leading edge technology for data handling and processing.

  • High-speed asynchronous USB connection 
  • Oversampling filters with minimum pre-echo and phase linearity 
  • S/PDIF, AES/EBU, Toslink digital inputs 
  • Line level single-ended on RCA output connectors 
  • Encased in a stylish aluminium case

A high performance oversampling filter, custom-made on a programmable logic device (FPGA) implements minimum-phase filters optimized for sound quality which allow for a very low noise floor.

A 32 bits -D/A integrated circuit is used in a non-conventional mode to allow for 768kHz internal operation. The synergy between the DAC IC and the custom over sampler allows for exceptionally low noise floor and THD.

The output buffer uses a special operational amplifier with very low noise and THD thanks to its class-A biased output stage. The small size and stylish look of the Young allow for a un-invasive placement in every living space.

  • Sampling Frequencies(kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4*, 192*, 352.8**, 384**
  • Resolution: 16 up to 24 bit (S/PDIF, AES/EBU, optical), 16 to 32 bit (USB)
  • Frequency response: 10-20kHz +0.1/-0.5dB (fs = 44.1kHz) 10-90kHz +0.1/-0.1dB (fs=384kHz)
  • SNR: 121dB (A weighted, 192kHz, 24 bits, 20kHz bandwidth)
  • THD+N: 0.0003% (192kHz, 24 bits)
  • Inputs: 2 x S/PDIF (RCA and 75 Ohms BNC), 1x AES/EBU (XLR), 1x optical (Toslink), 1x USB (USB female Type B)
  • Output: single ended on RCA female
  • Output voltage: 2,65Vrms (7.5Vpp @ 0dBFS)
  • Supply voltage: 15V-18VDC
  • Supply current: 240mA@15V
  • Size: 200(w) x 50(h) x 200(d) mm
  • Weight: 1Kg approx.
* not on Toslink
** only USB

The M2Tech Young DAC

The M2Tech Young is a 32bit/384kHz Digital to Analogue Converter featuring Asynchronous USB connection to a Macintosh or Windows PC.

Latest Young Reviews

Soundstage Young Review

A couple of years ago, almost no DAC was capable of playing high-resolution computer audio files through a USB input. Today, a good selection of them can, and the M2Tech Young is a worthy entry at its price. Unlike most of its competition, it can play up to 32-bit/384kHz files, which should future-proof its design...Of more interest to me was how the Young sounded playing the computer audio files available today: rips of CDs and hi-rez downloads. With those, it sounded delightful, with a smooth response, beautiful tonal reproduction, and lots of detail...Highly recommended. 
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Hi-Fi Choice Young Review

This isn't the first 384kHz DAC, though it's the first affordable one. It won't be the last, either. But kudos to M2Tech for doing it and huge respect and admiration for doing it so well.
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