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product_id: 48347590
title: "Meridian - Explorer2 USB DAC"
brand: "meridian"
price: "€ 2.29"
currency: EUR
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url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48347590-meridian-explorer2-usb-dac
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# USB-Powered Plug & Play Built-in Headphone Amplifier 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio Meridian - Explorer2 USB DAC

**Brand:** meridian
**Price:** € 2.29
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game—because your ears deserve the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Meridian - Explorer2 USB DAC by meridian
- **How much does it cost?** € 2.29 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/48347590-meridian-explorer2-usb-dac)

## Best For

- meridian enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted meridian brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** A pocket-sized DAC, preamp, and headphone amp all in one sleek device.
- • **Effortless USB Power:** No bulky adapters—just plug into any USB port and go.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Clarity:** Experience pristine sound with true Meridian quality DAC technology.
- • **Revolutionary MQA Decoding:** Unlock studio-quality sound with Master Quality Authenticated technology.
- • **Seamless High-Res Playback:** Supports native 24-bit/192kHz files for ultra-detailed audio fidelity.

## Overview

The Meridian Explorer2 USB DAC is a compact, USB-powered digital-to-analogue converter featuring a 24-bit/192kHz DAC, built-in headphone amplifier, and revolutionary MQA technology, delivering studio-quality sound directly from your computer.

## Description

Meridian Explorer 2 USB DAC with MQA Technology

## Features

- True Meridian quality from a pocket Digital to Analogue Converter
- Includes USB DAC, Preamp and Headphone Amplifier
- Features a 24 bit/192kHz DAC that enables these highest resolution files to be played at their native resolutions
- USB-powered; plugs into any computer with a USB port
- Revolutionary MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Meridian
- **Mounting type:** Plug Mount
- **Interface type:** USB
- **Number of channels:** 6
- **UPC:** 502552501825

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Tidal supports mqa now. has anyone tried it with this device?**
A: Yes...it sounds INCREDIBLE! And I have what I would consider "high end" system; Quad 2905 speakers, McIntosh Amp, etc... it's the only DAC you need in my opinion... whether your using just headphones or speakers it will amaze you... and the MQA just sounds amazing with it!!!! Well worth the money...

**Q: Does it actually decode and produce 192kHz/24-bit sound or is it just faux upscale and actual sound is lower resolution and bitrate?**
A: It is a true hi-Rez unfolding of what was folded earlier.  In your case the 192/24.

**Q: Where are the specs? We need power input/output, audio input.**
A: Hi there,
According to the User Guide you should "Use with USB 1.1, 2 and 3 only". It also mentions that "Power rating is 5V 2.5W max". The analogue audio line output (mini jack) has 2V RMS.

**Q: Will the e2 do mqa on a 2015 macbook pro?**
A: Actually the computer sends the MQA file to the E2 via usb, the E2 processes the file and sends the analog signal to your powered speakers. So the type of computer doesn’t matter. It works with all of them.

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*Product available on Desertcart Ireland*
*Store origin: IE*
*Last updated: 2026-03-02*