EMM Labs TXi Transport

EMM Labs TXi Transport

EMM Labs proudly unveils the TXi Transport — the final piece in their flagship digital front-end ecosystem.

Now available for pre-order. Shipping begins July 2025.

In an age where digital convenience reigns, EMMLabs turned to their most discerning clients and their own obsessive standards to ask: what is the ultimate way to reintroduce a physical media transport?

The answer was clear — a purist, no-compromise solution dedicated solely to delivering flawless performance.

The TXi Transport is designed as the perfect companion to the latest generation of EMM Labs converters.

Utilising their proprietary EMM Link connection, digital data is transmitted with absolute precision and timing integrity to their award-winning DACs.

Integration is seamless — the DAC becomes the intuitive user interface for the transport, thanks to robust RS232 communication, resulting in a unified and effortless experience that elevates both form and function.

At the heart of the TXi lies power — and not just any power.

It’s equipped with their next-generation Meitner X-Power System: an in-house engineered and built switch-mode power supply that delivers ultra-low noise, minimal ripple, and class-defining power stability.

This meticulous approach ensures the digital signal remains pristine from disc to DAC.

The transport mechanism itself is a feat of engineering — a hybrid top-loader and traditional drawer, combining precision mechanics with tactile elegance.

It invites the listener to engage with their music collection anew, encouraging hours of immersive listening, disc after disc.

With the TXi Transport, EMM labs are thrilled to reintroduce the compact disc into the world of reference digital playback — with fresh vision, uncompromising execution, and the performance to match.

Let the music spin.

Features

Flagship drawer/top-loader CD transport mechanism with integrated suspension – Purpose-built for compact disc playback, the precision drawer and top-loading mechanism incorporates a robust suspension system to isolate the transport from external vibration and chassis-borne noise, ensuring optimal disc reading accuracy and long-term mechanical stability.

– Precision-machined, damped aluminium chassis – CNC-machined from high-grade aluminium and internally damped, the chassis offers exceptional rigidity and vibration control; its non-magnetic construction minimises interference and supports pristine signal transmission.

– Optimised digital audio path from disc to output – Engineered specifically for CD data, the signal path is fully optimised for timing accuracy and noise isolation, preserving the integrity of the audio signal from disc extraction to digital output.

– Proprietary high-isolation resonant mode power supply – Developed in-house, this advanced power supply architecture employs high-frequency resonant mode operation to dramatically reduce AC ripple and switching noise; its inherently low-noise topology is combined with high-isolation design techniques to minimise coupling of interference into sensitive audio circuits, with carefully regulated and precisely filtered power rails delivering clean, stable energy to every stage of the transport.

– EMM Optilink interface for DA2i and DV2i integration – EMM Labs’ proprietary Optilink optical interface provides a galvanically isolated, clock-synchronised connection to DA2i and DV2i D/A converters, ensuring ultra-low-jitter, bit-perfect transmission between transport and DAC.

– Plug-and-play compatibility with DA2i and DV2i D/A converters – Designed to operate as a seamless system when paired with EMM Labs’ flagship DACs; a firmware update to the DAC may be required to enable full functionality.

– RS232 communication interface – Provides integration with advanced control systems for automation, monitoring, and remote diagnostics.

– Force-eject and service mode access buttons – Front panel controls include a force-eject button for manual disc removal and a dedicated service mode button used to initiate firmware updates or enter diagnostic modes via EMM’s CLoader protocol.

– Field-upgradeable firmware via EMM CLoader protocol – Supports user-performable firmware updates using EMM Labs’ proprietary CLoader system, enabling in-field enhancements and maintenance without factory service.

Power Supply

– Next generation proprietary high-isolation resonant mode power supply for silent and eco-friendly operation

– Power Input: Universal 85V–260V AC, 50/60Hz IEC connector

– Power Consumption: Maximum 50W

Specifications: EMM Labs TXi Transport

– Inputs: 16-bit / 44.1 kHz CD playback

– Outputs: EMM Optilink, RS232 communication link

– Finish Options: Fine bead-blasted Silver or Black

– Dimensions (W × D × H): 438 × 381 × 102 mm

– Weight: 15 kg (TBC – confirm actual unit weight)*

– Certifications: CE approval pending

Manufacturing: Designed and manufactured in Canada