Grimm Audio MU2 Streamer / Preamp / DAC - Streaming Audio
|
Information
Grimm are convinced that smart integration of functions yields higher audio quality. The MU2 combines a music streamer with a superb DAC and a reference quality analog pre amp. Its built-in DAC takes full advantage of the Grimm Audio low jitter clock and high performance FPGA processor. A relay based analog volume control enables the MU2 to become the true ‘hub’ of your hifi system for both digital and analog sources. Just like with its sister product, the ‘digital output’ MU1, a Roon Labs server is on board so no external computer is needed to enjoy perfect streaming.
“The MU2 offers full integration of functions, from Roon to analog volume control, with revolutionary sound quality.”
At the heart of the MU2, Grimm Audio’s proprietary Major DAC can be found. It is of a groundbreaking discrete design that makes optimal use of our own FPGA board. In a unique way our high resolution Pure Nyquist upsampling filters are combined with a fundamentally flawless 11th order noise shaper of 1.5 bit. If you like to read more about this technology, please check out the Major DAC blog.
As a result the MU2 reproduces micro-details so well that it allows a deep emotional connection to the musical performance. The stereo image is of groundbreaking quality. Its serenity invites prolonged listening sessions.
If you love your loudspeakers and power amplifiers but long for a fundamental update in sound quality and streamer experience, the MU2 is designed for you.
The MU2 has 2 stereo analog inputs and 3 stereo digital inputs. It has outputs on XLR and RCA, and headphones jack.
MU2 features
- Roon Server integrated (up till 100k tracks)
- ultra low clock jitter
- FPGA based discrete Major DAC
- all sample rates and formats supported
- relay based analog volume control
- digital AES, spdif and optical inputs
- analog XLR and RCA inputs
- analog XLR and RCA outputs
- headphone output
- web control of setup via any browser
- infrared remote control
- external USB and NAS storage, optional internal SSD
- Tidal and Qobuz support
- 355 x 85 x 295mm (WxHxD)
- 5 year limited warranty
Reviews
Here is a heck of a good video about a shootout and review of the Grimm Audio MU2 ROON Core/Preamp/DAC/ROON Endpoint/Headphone amp vs his Playback Designs DAC which retails for about NZ$50,000!!.....$16,000 more than the Grimm MU2!
He ends up with his preference, and he says they are both astoundingly good DACs and he says this about the Grimm MU2
"From a bang-for-your-buck point of view I haven't come across anything better.....I love it....I absolutely love it."
"It is a stunning piece of equipment....It is a heart stealer....cause it really has stolen my heart."
"It's a phenomenal piece of equipment."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsxWGboPrJ4&ab_channel=AnAussieAudiophile
____________________________________________________________________________________________
"Outstanding Product" Award
https://www.hifinews.com/content/grimm-audio-mu2-network-playerpreamp
"this is an exceptional player of everything from online streamed content to hi-res music files,"
Associated Items
View your shopping basket or Browse other items in Streaming Audio.