Description
Escape M1 Air Streaming DAC
The Escape M1 Air Streaming DAC, when a problem becomes an idea.
Premium Hi-Fi systems are bought to be enjoyed for years. So a lot of people don’t want to part with their devices, even if they are not really up to date in terms of high-resolution wireless audio streaming anymore.
That is why Escape developed the M1 Air streaming DAC. A universal module that can be easily connected to most HI-FI systems and supports 192kHz / 24-bit hi-res audio files.
The M1 Air is equipped with Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Roon, Spotify Connect and Bluetooth 5.0. This allows you to easily stream music services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz, airable internet radio or podcasts from a smartphone or other mobile device.
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Features
Upgrade the P9 with the M1 Air module
The P9, the top model of the P series, can be expanded with the M1 AIR module. For this purpose a special compartment is provided under the keyboard that is already equipped with a separate audio input (AUX2) and a USB power supply connection.
A new firmware version (MCU 3.26) must be installed on the P9 to be compatible with the M1 Air. Download the file and install it on an empty USB drive. Turn on the P9. Place the USB drive with the firmware update into the P9 USB input. The P9 will power off and power on again (all LEDs on the keyboard will turn back on). The unit has been updated.
Play music in every room of your house
Wherever you have a good wireless WIFI network available, several M1 Air’s can be linked together to form a hi-res multi-room audio system. Its small design footprint allows it to be easily placed anywhere in the house and offers a wide variety of streaming options.
However, you don’t have to purchase a complete system right away. You can start by connecting an M1 Air to the existing HI-FI system and later expand with, for example, the P6 Air or P9 (equipped with an M1 Air).
Music sources
Use the appropriate app to stream music via AirPlay 2 or cast via chromecast to the M1 Air
Easily connects to a WIFI network via iOS or Google Home
The M1 Air easily connects to a wireless WIFI network via iOS (Apple AirPlay 2) or Google Home App (Android and iOS). The M1 Air supports various systems for multi-room Hi-Res audio streaming over WIFI.
Hi-Res Multi-Room Streaming
The M1 Air supports the three main multi-room ecosystems that provide wireless audio streaming between different devices. This allows the M1 Air to work perfectly with products from other brands that also use the same technology.
Spotify Connect
Connect the M1 Air directly to Spotify via the same WIFI network and use the Spotify App as a remote control. It is easy to use and offers high quality audio playback. It is currently not possible to stream simultaneously to multiple speakers via Spotify Connect.
Built-in Bluetooth® receiver
The M1 Air has a built-in Bluetooth receiver (5.0).
Full control over the M1 Air via the Escape® Remote app
One application for the entire Escape® range. Use all possibilities via the Escape® Remote application for your smartphone or tablet.
Specifications
- Supports various systems for Hi-Res Multi-Room audio streaming (192KHZ/24-bit) over WIFI including Chromecast built-in, AirPlay2, Roon Endpoint and Spotify Connect. Lossless Audio Codec, Flac, APE and DSD support.
- Digital interface – interaction via a customized ESCAPE® REMOTE APP for both iOS® and Android™.
- Apple® AirPlay 2 chipset
- Combined 3.5mm analog + digital optical toslink output.Maximum preamp output voltage (audio volume) adjustable via the Escape® Remote App in two levels: 1 Volt default set for use with the P9 (*!) 2 Volts when the HIFI installation requires a higher output voltage. (*!) Do not change the maximum output voltage to 2 Volts when using the M1 AIR in combination with the P9.
- WIFI 1 x 1 Dual Band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- THD + Noise < 0.06%. Frequency Range 20Hz – 20KHz
- Bluetooth® 5.0
- Product Dimensions 89mm (L) x 45mm (W) x 18.9mm (H)
