{"title":"Matrix Streamers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"matrix-audio-nt-1-network-streamer-tweekgeek","title":"Matrix Audio NT-1 Network Streamer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMatrix Audio NT-1\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA network streamer at this level is not about convenience. It is about what happens to the signal before it reaches your DAC — the quality of the clock, the cleanliness of the power, the isolation between the noisy digital processing and the audio output stage. The Matrix Audio NT-1 has been designed with those priorities in order. It is a transport first. Everything else — the storage, the app, the NAS integration — is built around that foundation rather than the other way around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix Audio has been building serious digital hardware for long enough that their engineering decisions carry context. The NT-1 inherits the clock architecture from their flagship designs and applies it to a streaming transport at a price more people can reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NT-1 runs on a full linear power supply — a 60W toroidal transformer with multiple low-dropout regulators. The digital audio processing core and the USB DAC interface run from two independent transformer windings. That separation matters because the USB output is the path most sensitive to noise contamination from the digital side. Having the USB interface on its own isolated winding, with its own dedicated low-noise regulator circuit, means that what arrives at your DAC is as clean as Matrix can make it before the signal leaves the box. Switching power supplies introduce high-frequency noise that can be difficult to fully eliminate downstream. This design avoids the problem at the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NVMe SSD — which sits in a dedicated slot on the underside of the unit — also gets its own ultra-low-noise independent power supply, isolated from the main digital section. In most computers and streamers, storage and audio processing share a power rail. Here they do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClock System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock architecture is derived from Matrix Audio's flagship models. It operates in two modes. In internal clock mode, a femtosecond-grade oscillator feeds an RF synthesizer that outputs a highly stable, low-phase-noise audio clock. In external clock mode, an incoming reference signal becomes the input to the RF synthesizer, producing a clock that is both stable and phase-synchronized with the external reference. The external clock input is designed specifically for use with the Matrix SC-1 audio-grade clock source, and the combination represents a meaningful step beyond what the internal clock alone can provide. If you already own the SC-1 or are building a system around it, the NT-1 integrates cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUSB Output \u0026amp;  Isolation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB DAC interface is electrically isolated — ground is separated from the device ground wire at the port. Transmission noise is reduced at the hardware level. Combined with the dedicated isolated power supply feeding this output, the NT-1's USB output is as considered as anything at this price point. If your DAC receives its input via USB, this is the detail that determines how much the transport contributes to or subtracts from the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOutputs \u0026amp; Connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NT-1 covers the full range of digital output formats: optical, coaxial S\/PDIF, AES\/EBU balanced digital, IIS-LVDS, and the isolated USB DAC output. Active speakers with digital inputs can be driven directly, with the NT-1's digital volume control handling level — no separate preamp or controller required in that configuration. The SFP module slot allows the network connection to be expanded with an optical fibre or additional Ethernet port, and pairs with Matrix's own audio-grade network switch for a cleaner network environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12V trigger output allows the NT-1 to wake connected equipment automatically — DAC, amplifier, or both — when playback begins. The unit also supports smart wake-up from network or local playback states without manual intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Library Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NVMe SSD slot handles local storage expansion. NAS drives can be mounted directly to the device for library access. Cloud storage — including Baidu Netdisk — mounts the same way. Dual USB 3.0 ports handle CD ripping via external drive and one-touch file copying. The device can serve as a NAS over SMB, making stored files accessible to computers on the network and to other streamers. If you have a large local library spread across multiple storage points, the NT-1 can function as the hub for all of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware \u0026amp; Streaming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NT-1 is Roon Ready — certified, not just compatible. Roon delivers PCM up to 768kHz and DSD up to 11.29MHz natively through the NT-1. For those not running Roon, the MA Player OS handles TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, and Radio Paradise. Local file playback covers every format worth mentioning: FLAC, WAV, AIFF, DSD (DSF and DFF), ALAC, APE, CUE, and ISO, up to PCM 768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl is via the MA Remote app for iOS and Android. Matrix updates the MA Player OS continuously — streaming service support and interface refinements arrive over time, so the platform you buy is not the ceiling. Worth checking the current firmware release notes if specific service support matters to your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NT-1 is a transport, not a DAC. It needs something downstream — a DAC you believe in, connected by the output type that suits your setup. The isolated USB output is the starting point for most systems at this level, though the AES\/EBU and IIS-LVDS outputs are there for those whose DACs prefer them. If your DAC accepts an external clock, the SC-1 pairing extends the system considerably. If you are streaming high-resolution local files or Qobuz and Tidal-level services into a serious DAC, the NT-1 is the correct problem to solve before spending more money on the DAC itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NT-1 is the starting point of a Matrix system you can build over time. Pair it with the ND-1 DAC, add the SS-1 Pro switch to clean up the network feed, and finish with the SC-1 clock, which locks the switch, transport, and DAC to one 10MHz reference and ties the whole system together. We built this chain one piece at a time and wrote up what each step adds: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tweekgeek.com\/blogs\/tweek-geek-speek\/matrix-audios-streaming-ecosystem-review-ss-1-pro-switch-nt-1-streamer-nd-1-dac-and-sc-1-clock\"\u003eread our Matrix system listening notes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePress Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RrxfnN5O0JU?si=TpR90tAjGrqJFccI\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h-oPnldTHdY?si=L1WbFyjEk1rofR11\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Network audio transport \/ streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock: Dual-mode femtosecond clock system with RF synthesizer; external 10MHz clock input (50Ω, sine or square wave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 60W toroidal transformer, multiple LDOs, independent windings for audio processing core and USB DAC output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial \/ Optical \/ AES\/EBU output: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz; DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIS-LVDS output: PCM 16–32 bit \/ 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz; DSD 2.82MHz, 3.07MHz, 5.64MHz, 6.14MHz, 11.29MHz, 12.29MHz, 22.58MHz, 24.58MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB DAC output: Up to PCM 32 bit \/ 768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz (dependent on connected DAC); electrically isolated; dedicated 5V\/1A low-noise power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork: LAN 10\/100\/1000 Mbps; SFP module slot 10\/100\/1000 Mbps (optical fibre or additional Ethernet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: 2 x USB 3.0 (5V\/1A each); FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage expansion: M.2 2280\/2260\/2242 NVMe PCIe SSD slot (3.3V\/3A max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal playback formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE, ISO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal playback resolution: PCM 16–24 bit up to 768kHz; DSD up to 24.58MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon Ready: Yes — PCM 16–24 bit up to 768kHz; DSD 2.82MHz, 5.64MHz, 11.29MHz, 22.58MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreaming services: TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, Radio Paradise, QQ Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAS support: Yes — NAS mounting; SMB sharing and NAS serving to other devices on network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD ripping: Yes, via external USB CD drive; auto-rip with one-touch copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger input: DC 6–12V, under 10mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger output: DC 12V \/ 50mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: MA Player OS; MA Remote app (iOS and Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: Under 5W standby \/ under 50W maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC input: 100–120V or 220–240V, 50\/60Hz, auto-ranging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 330mm W x 267mm D x 97mm H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.6kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIf you are building a streaming front end and want to think through transport, DAC, and clock pairing before committing — what works together, what the upgrade path looks like — we are happy to work through it. Call us or start a conversation on the site.\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Matrix Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43332657479747,"sku":null,"price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0522\/7587\/files\/Matrix-Audio-NT-1-Network-Streamer-TweekGeek-Tweek-Geek-27546187104323.webp?v=1780461145"},{"product_id":"matrix-audio-ms-1-music-streamer-flagship-tweekgeek","title":"Matrix Audio MS-1 Music Streamer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMatrix Audio MS-1\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1 is Matrix Audio's flagship. Not their most versatile product, not their most feature-rich — their best. It is the reference point against which everything else in the Matrix lineup is measured, and the design decisions made here are the ones that trickle down into the N Series products below it. If you want to understand why the NT-1 and ND-1 are built the way they are, the MS-1 is the explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a music streamer, a DAC, and a preamplifier in a single chassis — the kind of integrated source component that either simplifies a system or concentrates everything you care about in one box, depending on how you look at it. At 14.6kg and with dual heavy-duty toroidal transformers inside, it is built to the standard of separates that cost considerably more individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe chipset and channel architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1 uses AKM's flagship combination: dual AK4191 modulators paired with dual AK4499 DAC chips, each set running in mono mode for one channel. Left and right channel PCB assemblies are mounted on opposite sides of the H-shaped chassis, completely separated. This is a genuine dual-mono implementation — not a single chip with left and right channels sharing a substrate, but two independent conversion paths from modulator through DAC to output. Channel separation and phase consistency reflect that. The SNR on the fixed XLR line output is 131dB A-weighted. THD+N at 1kHz is 0.000068%. These are exceptional measurements, but the measurements are a consequence of the architecture rather than the goal of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo toroidal transformers — one for the digital section, one for the analogue — wound with square-section copper wire rather than the conventional round wire. The larger conductor surface area of square wire gives lower resistance, higher current capacity, and better transient response. Matrix pairs these with Mundorf M-Lytic AG series filter capacitors, which add a specific tonal character to the supply rail that their engineers preferred to standard alternatives. Dozens of low-dropout regulators follow, including ultra-low-noise LDOs on the most sensitive circuit nodes. The NVMe SSD, if fitted, gets its own regulated supply from this same system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis level of power supply engineering is what separates a product like the MS-1 from equipment that achieves similar measurements through chip selection alone. The power supply determines the ceiling. Everything else approaches it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe volume control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1 Pre uses a precision resistor array volume control — 64 resistors at 1‰ accuracy, switched by 32 sealed reed relays under MCU control. Reed relays are fast, reliable, and introduce negligible contact resistance. The switching arrangement achieves near-perfect channel tracking across the volume range without the channel imbalance at low levels that affects many attenuator designs. The relay switching noise, Matrix notes, is almost inaudible even when changing volume continuously. The pre output reaches 16Vrms on XLR — enough to drive any power amplifier directly, with substantial headroom to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DPLL clock synthesis circuit in the MS-1 is the reference design that the NT-1 and ND-1 derive from. An ultra-low phase noise oscillator feeds the DPLL circuit, producing a clock with jitter as low as 45 femtoseconds. An external 10MHz clock input — 50Ω, sine or square wave — allows connection to a reference clock source such as the Matrix SC-1. The internal clock is already exceptional. The external input is for those who want to push further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnalog inputs and phono stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the MS-1 goes beyond what a conventional streamer-DAC does. Two pairs of analogue line inputs — XLR and RCA — plus a phono input with both MM and MC modes. All analogue inputs are converted to digital via high-precision ADC and processed through the digital engine, which means they benefit from the same PCM filtering and upsampling options as the digital inputs. They can also be output via the IIS-LVDS port for connection to an external DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phono stage: MM mode at +45dB gain into 47kΩ \/ 100pF; MC mode at +65dB gain into 100Ω. Both RIAA equalised. This is not an afterthought. Having a genuinely capable MC phono stage in the same chassis as a reference-level DAC and preamp is the kind of integration that simplifies a system without compromising any part of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInputs and outputs — the full picture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital inputs cover optical, coaxial, IIS-LVDS, and USB audio — the IIS-LVDS input reaches PCM 768kHz and DSD 49.15MHz native, the highest resolution available across the Matrix ecosystem. The IIS-LVDS digital output passes the same resolution out to an external DAC. All analogue inputs — line and phono — can also exit via IIS-LVDS, which means the MS-1 can function as an ADC front end for an external conversion chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed XLR line output at 5Vrms provides a constant-level feed for recording or monitoring equipment alongside the variable pre output. Both can be active simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0522\/7587\/files\/MS-1_i2s_inputs.png?v=1780360362\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0522\/7587\/files\/MS-1_Analog_Inputs.png?v=1780360386\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H-shaped chassis is a Matrix Audio original — a 20mm CNC-machined aluminium plate forms the main structural beam, with all components mounted to it. The panel installation creates separate isolated cavities for different circuit modules. Left and right channel modules sit symmetrically on either side of the central structure. It is 430mm wide, 353mm deep, 106mm tall, and 14.6kg. It is substantially larger and heavier than the NT-1 and ND-1, which share the same 330mm-wide family format — the MS-1 is a different class of product physically as well as technically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0522\/7587\/files\/MatrixAudioMS-1chassis.png?v=1780359803\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStreaming \u0026amp; Software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1 is Roon Ready. It also supports TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, and Radio Paradise natively through the MA Player OS. The MA Remote App handles all control — playback, volume, filter selection, display settings, hardware configuration — from iOS or Android. An SFP module slot allows the network connection to be made via optical fibre for electrical isolation from the network infrastructure. An NVMe SSD slot on the underside accepts M.2 2280 drives for local library storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1 is the right choice when you want a single source component — streamer, DAC, preamp — at the level of the best separates, and you want to run a vinyl source through the same chain without adding a separate phono stage. It drives a power amplifier directly from its XLR pre output at up to 16Vrms. It feeds a separate DAC via IIS-LVDS if you want to use external conversion. It is a hub as much as a component, and it is designed to be the fixed centre of a system that may grow around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the NT-1 and ND-1 in combination, the MS-1 offers the phono stage, the resistor array volume control, the higher-current power supply, and the dual-mono architecture in a single chassis. The N Series separates path gives you more flexibility in component choice and the ability to upgrade DAC and transport independently. Neither approach is wrong. It depends on how you build systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePress Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormal press coverage of the MS-1 is still developing at time of writing. We will update this page as coverage is published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Music streamer, DAC, preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC chipset: Dual AKM AK4191 (modulator) + dual AKM AK4499 (fully dual mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock: DPLL clock synthesis, 45fs jitter; external 10MHz clock input (50Ω, sine or square wave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: 64-resistor array (1‰ accuracy), 32 sealed reed relays, MCU-controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial \/ Optical input: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–192kHz; DSD 2.82MHz, 3.07MHz (DoP); MQA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIS-LVDS input: PCM 16–32 bit \/ 44.1kHz–768kHz; DSD up to 49.15MHz (Native)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB input: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–768kHz; DSD up to 24.58MHz (Native); MQA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIS-LVDS output: PCM 16–32 bit \/ 44.1kHz–768kHz; DSD up to 49.15MHz (Native)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR line input: SNR \u0026gt;118dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.00026% @ 1kHz; max input 4.9Vrms; input impedance 40kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA line input: SNR \u0026gt;110dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.00060% @ 1kHz; max input 2.35Vrms; input impedance 20kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono MM: +45dB gain, 47kΩ \/ 100pF, RIAA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono MC: +65dB gain, 100Ω, RIAA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR line output (fixed): 5Vrms; SNR \u0026gt;131dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.000068% @ 1kHz; crosstalk \u0026gt;-150dB; output impedance 20Ω; -3dB @ 85kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR pre output (variable): 0–16Vrms; +10dB gain; SNR \u0026gt;131dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.000068% @ 1kHz; crosstalk \u0026gt;-150dB; output impedance 40Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA pre output (variable): 0–8Vrms; +10dB gain; SNR \u0026gt;127dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.000076% @ 1kHz; crosstalk \u0026gt;-139dB; output impedance 16Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork: LAN 10\/100\/1000 Mbps; SFP module slot 10\/100\/1000 Mbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: 2 x USB 3.0 (5V \/ 1.5A each); FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD slot (3.3V \/ 3A max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon Ready: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreaming services: TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, Radio Paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger input: DC 6–12V, under 10mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger output: DC 12V \/ 50mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: Dual square-copper-wire toroidal transformers (digital + analogue); Mundorf M-Lytic AG filter capacitors; multiple LDOs and ultra-low-noise LDOs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: Under 5W standby \/ under 60W maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC input: 100–120V or 220–240V, 50\/60Hz (factory fixed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis: H-shaped structure, 20mm CNC aluminium main beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 430mm W x 353mm D x 106mm H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 14.6kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are deciding between the MS-1 and a separates approach with the NT-1 and ND-1 — or working out how the MS-1 fits into a system you are already building — we are happy to work through it. Call us or start a conversation on the site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matrix Audio","offers":[{"title":"Yes ($1000)","offer_id":43332777050179,"sku":null,"price":13999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No","offer_id":43332777082947,"sku":null,"price":12999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/0522\/7587\/files\/Matrix-Audio-MS-1-Music-Streamer-Flagship-TweekGeek-Tweek-Geek-27551207227459.png?v=1780461131"},{"product_id":"matrix-audio-ms-1c-music-streamer-dac-tweekgeek","title":"Matrix Audio MS-1c Music Streamer DAC","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMatrix Audio MS-1c\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c sits at the entry point of Matrix Audio's M Series — below the MS-1 flagship in the hierarchy, but built with the same design philosophy and carrying several of the same engineering decisions. It is a streamer and DAC in one chassis, intended for those who want a single high-quality source component rather than a separate transport and converter. It does not include the MS-1's analogue inputs, phono stage, or preamp output. What it does include is the flagship AKM chipset, Lundahl transformer coupling in the output stage, and dual femtosecond clocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone building from a source rather than around existing components, the MS-1c is a very complete starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe DAC \u0026amp; Clock Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c uses AKM's AK4191 modulator paired with the AK4499EX DAC chip — the VELVETSOUND flagship combination, the same chipset at the heart of the ND-1. Dynamic range is rated at 125dB, SNR on the XLR output at 126dB A-weighted. These are strong numbers for an integrated device at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock architecture is a notable upgrade over the NT-1's single femtosecond oscillator. The MS-1c uses two custom femtosecond clocks — one as the reference for 44.1kHz-based sample rates, one for 48kHz-based rates. A high-speed FPGA handles frequency division and jitter reduction between the clocks and the conversion circuit. The two-clock approach eliminates the sample rate conversion artefacts that a single-clock system introduces when switching between 44.1kHz and 48kHz families, and it produces lower phase noise at each rate. The practical effect is better perceived detail and what Matrix describe as improved airiness and texture — descriptions that are imprecise but point at something real in the time domain performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLundahl Transformer Output\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the ND-1, the MS-1c uses Swedish Lundahl precision transformers for signal coupling in the analogue output stage. The transformer character — warmer, smoother, with the harmonic density that transformer coupling tends to produce — is baked into the output stage here rather than being a switchable option as it is in the ND-1. THD+N is 0.02% at 1kHz on both XLR and RCA outputs, which reflects the transformer's tonal signature rather than a limitation of the conversion. If you know you prefer the transformer sound, the MS-1c gives you it without the op-amp alternative. If you want to choose between them, the ND-1 is the right product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLR output is 4.5Vrms with 100-step digital volume attenuation. RCA is 2.25Vrms, same control. Both outputs can drive a power amplifier or active speakers directly, removing the need for a separate preamp in that configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDigital Outputs \u0026amp; Transport Capability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c is not just a streamer-DAC — it can also function as a high-quality transport feeding an external DAC. Optical, coaxial, and AES\/EBU outputs cover the standard S\/PDIF formats; IIS-LVDS reaches PCM 768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz for DACs that support it. The USB DAC output, with its 5V\/1A low-noise dedicated supply, handles whatever the connected DAC can accept up to PCM 768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz. That output capability makes the MS-1c a credible upgrade path — it will work with a better external DAC if and when that becomes the priority, without requiring a transport change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNetworking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c adds Wi-Fi 6 to the connectivity options — the MS-1 and NT-1 are wired-only. Gigabit Ethernet remains the preferred connection for high-resolution PCM and DSD playback, but Wi-Fi 6 is a genuine option for systems where running a cable to the rack is not practical. The SFP slot of the MS-1 and NT-1 is not present on the MS-1c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStreaming \u0026amp; Software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c is Roon Ready and also supports Audirvāna and NAA — the latter two are notable additions not present on the NT-1. Apple Music is natively integrated alongside TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, HIGHRESAUDIO, vTuner, and Radio Paradise. Dropbox can be mounted as a music source alongside NAS and internal SSD. The MA Remote App handles all control from iOS, iPadOS, and Android.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD ripping and playback is supported via external USB CD drive — the same one-touch rip-to-storage workflow as the NT-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Supply \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power supply separates digital and analogue sections with independent supplies. The analogue stage runs from a dedicated linear supply with multiple LDO regulators. This is a less elaborate arrangement than the dual square-copper-wire transformers and Mundorf capacitors of the MS-1, which reflects the price difference — but the separation principle and the linear regulation for the analogue output stage are the same approach. The NVMe SSD slot on the underside has its own ultra-low-noise independent supply, the same design as the NT-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolation is handled by the MA-DAMPER STD — the standard version of the Audio Bastion-developed damper system, using silicone damping internally. The MS-1 uses the more elaborate MA-DAMPER PRO five-material system. The chassis is CNC-machined aluminium, 430mm wide at the same footprint as the MS-1, 315mm deep rather than 353mm, and 6.5kg — considerably lighter than the MS-1's 14.6kg, which reflects the simpler power supply topology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c occupies the space between the NT-1 transport and the MS-1 integrated flagship. Against the NT-1 it adds a built-in DAC with Lundahl output, analogue outputs, Wi-Fi 6, Apple Music, Audirvāna and NAA support, and the dual-clock architecture. Against the MS-1 it gives up the phono stage, analogue inputs, the reed relay volume control, the heavier power supply, the SFP port, and the dual-mono chipset layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are streaming — digital sources only, no vinyl — and want a single component that handles conversion as well as transport, the MS-1c makes that case cleanly. If vinyl or analogue inputs matter, the MS-1 is the only Matrix product that covers them. If you want the best separate transport and the freedom to change the DAC independently, the NT-1 is the right path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePress Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c is a recent release. We will update this page as reviews are published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Music streamer and DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC chipset: AKM AK4191 (modulator) + AKM AK4499EX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic range: Up to 125dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock: Dual femtosecond clocks (44.1kHz family \/ 48kHz family); FPGA jitter reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage: Lundahl precision transformer-coupled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical \/ Coaxial \/ AES\/EBU output: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–192kHz; DSD 2.82MHz, 3.07MHz (DoP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIS-LVDS output: PCM 16–32 bit \/ 44.1kHz–768kHz; DSD 2.82MHz–24.58MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB DAC output: Up to PCM 32 bit \/ 768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz; 5V\/1A low-noise supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR analog output: 4.5Vrms (adjustable 0–4.5Vrms); SNR \u0026gt;126dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.02% @ 1kHz; crosstalk \u0026gt;-130dB; output impedance 20Ω; -3dB @ 83kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA analog output: 2.25Vrms (adjustable 0–2.25Vrms); SNR \u0026gt;123dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.02% @ 1kHz; crosstalk \u0026gt;-130dB; output impedance 20Ω; -3dB @ 83kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: 100-step digital attenuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork: Gigabit Ethernet (10\/100\/1000 Mbps); Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz \/ 5GHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB 3.0 (5V\/1A); FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: M.2 2280\/2242\/2230 NVMe PCIe SSD slot (PCIe 3.0\/4.0\/5.0; 3.3V\/3A max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon Ready: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso supports: Audirvāna, NAA, Apple Music, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, HIGHRESAUDIO, vTuner, Radio Paradise, Dropbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE, ISO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD ripping: Yes, via external USB CD drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAS: Mounting and SMB serving supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger input: DC 6–12V, under 10mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger output: DC 12V \/ 50mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: Separate digital and analogue supplies; dedicated linear supply for analogue stage; multiple LDOs; independent SSD supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsolation: MA-DAMPER STD (Audio Bastion, silicone damping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: Under 5W standby \/ under 50W maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC input: 100–120V or 220–240V, 50\/60Hz (factory fixed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 430mm W x 315mm D x 96mm H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIf you are trying to work out where the MS-1c fits relative to the NT-1, the MS-1, or an NT-1 and ND-1 combination — what the trade-offs actually are for your system — we are happy to think through it. 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The MD-1P is the opposite approach: collapse the entire chain into a single chassis, add 300 watts per channel of power amplification, connect a pair of speakers, and stop there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is either exactly what you want or it is not what you want at all. If you are building a dedicated two-channel reference system where every component is chosen and upgraded individually, this is not the product. If you are building a serious system for a second room, a home office, or a living space where a stack of separates is impractical — or if you want a genuinely capable all-in-one that does not compromise where it matters — the MD-1P deserves a careful look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MD-1P delivers 300 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The MD-1, its lower-powered sibling, delivers 150 watts into 8 ohms. Both will drive speakers from 2 to 16 ohms. The amplifier section uses high-efficiency switching topology with advanced PWM processing — Matrix's description of the technology is deliberately general, but the output impedance of under 3mΩ and SNR of 122dB A-weighted are the numbers that matter in practice. An output impedance that low means an extremely high damping factor, which is what gives a solid-state amplifier tight control over speaker drivers, particularly in the bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MD-1P has two pairs of speaker terminals — gold-plated solid copper — allowing two pairs of speakers to be connected simultaneously and switched between via IR remote. A\/B comparison between two speakers in the same room, or driving a second room from a single unit. The MD-1 has one pair. Speaker impedance for simultaneous A and B use is 4 to 16 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Digital Processing Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC section uses a mastering-grade AKM chip — Matrix does not specify which in the consumer-facing documentation, but the dual femtosecond clock architecture and FPGA jitter reduction are the same design philosophy applied across the N Series. Two custom femtosecond clocks, one for 44.1kHz-based sample rates and one for 48kHz-based rates, feed a high-speed FPGA that handles frequency division and jitter reduction before conversion. Local playback reaches PCM 768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamp section uses a 256-step digitally controlled analogue volume system — finer resolution than the 100-step control in the ND-1 and MS-1c. Range is -80dB to +12dB in 0.5dB steps, with algorithmic optimisation of the voltage output curve to maintain channel balance at low volumes. A 12-step channel balance compensation is available for speaker placement asymmetry. This is analogue attenuation with digital control — not a digital volume control that reduces bit depth, which matters at the power levels the MD-1P operates at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnalogue Inputs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLR balanced and RCA unbalanced line inputs handle any analogue source — maximum input levels of 8Vrms on XLR and 4Vrms on RCA, input impedance 47kΩ on both. A bypass mode disables the preamp stage and routes the analogue input directly to the amplifier, turning the MD-1P into a pure power amplifier for use with an external preamplifier or in a multichannel AV system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in MM phono stage covers vinyl — RIAA equalised, 47kΩ \/ 100pF input impedance, +40dB gain. It is voiced for MM cartridges only; MC users will need a step-up transformer or a separate MC stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour optical and coaxial inputs handle set-top boxes, gaming consoles, CD transports, and Blu-ray players at PCM up to 192kHz and DSD 2.8MHz DoP. HDMI ARC carries audio from a television at up to PCM 192kHz. USB audio from a computer reaches PCM 768kHz and DSD 22.4MHz native. Bluetooth 5.0 supports aptX, aptX HD, AAC, SBC, and LDAC up to 96kHz — the LDAC codec in particular gives the Bluetooth input more resolution than most wireless implementations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStreaming \u0026amp; Network\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MD-1P is Roon Ready and also supports Audirvāna, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, and Radio Paradise. Gigabit Ethernet is the primary network connection; Wi-Fi 6 covers situations where a wired run is not practical. The MA Remote App controls everything from iOS, iPadOS, and Android. An NVMe SSD slot on the underside — M.2 2280\/2242\/2230, PCIe 3.0\/4.0\/5.0 — handles local library storage, with SMB sharing and NAS serving to other devices on the network. CD ripping via external USB drive is supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOutputs Beyond The Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preamp RCA output at 0–2.2Vrms with 120dB SNR and under 0.0005% THD+N allows the MD-1P to feed an external power amplifier or additional zone. A subwoofer output — also RCA, 150Hz fixed low-pass, 0–2.2Vrms — connects an active subwoofer directly, with the trigger output handling automatic power synchronisation. The MD-1P has dual subwoofer outputs; the MD-1 has one. A 12V trigger input and output handle system power sequencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 300 watts per channel with dual speaker outputs, a phono stage, HDMI ARC, and the full Matrix streaming ecosystem in a single 96mm-tall chassis, the MD-1P is genuinely capable of being the only component between your sources and your speakers. It is not a compromise product designed to cover all bases inadequately. The amplifier section has the output impedance and noise floor of a serious amplifier. The streaming section has the same femtosecond clock architecture as the N Series. The DAC section performs at a level consistent with the rest of the Matrix lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere a separates system still wins is in the ability to isolate and upgrade individual components — a better clock, a better DAC, a better power stage — without replacing everything at once. The MD-1P trades that flexibility for integration. For the right system and the right listener, that is the correct trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePress Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MD-1P is a recent release. We will update this page as reviews are published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications — MD-1P\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Integrated streaming amplifier with built-in DAC and streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier output: 2 x 300W RMS @ 8Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker impedance: A or B: 2–16Ω; A and B simultaneous: 4–16Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: \u0026lt;3mΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier SNR: 122dB A-weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier crosstalk: -120dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier gain: +33dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (speaker output): 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1; -3dB @ 45kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker terminals: 2 pairs, gold-plated solid copper; A\/B switching via IR remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: 256-step digitally controlled analogue; -80dB to +12dB in 0.5dB steps; 12-step channel balance compensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR line input: 47kΩ input impedance; max input 8Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA line input: 47kΩ input impedance; max input 4Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono input: MM only; RIAA; 47kΩ \/ 100pF; +40dB gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypass mode: Yes (pure power amplifier operation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial \/ Optical inputs: 4 total; PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–192kHz; DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI ARC: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB audio input: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–768kHz; DSD up to 22.4MHz (Native)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth: V5.0; aptX, aptX HD, AAC, SBC, LDAC; up to PCM 16 bit \/ 96kHz; range 10–15m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp output (RCA): 0–2.2Vrms; SNR 120dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.0005% @ 1kHz; output impedance \u0026lt;20Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofer outputs: 2 x RCA; 150Hz fixed low-pass; 0–2.2Vrms; output impedance \u0026lt;20Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork: Gigabit Ethernet (10\/100\/1000 Mbps); Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz \/ 5GHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB 3.0 (5V\/1A); FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: M.2 2280\/2242\/2230 NVMe PCIe SSD slot (PCIe 3.0\/4.0\/5.0; 3.3V\/3A max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD ripping: Yes, via external USB CD drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon Ready: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreaming: Audirvāna, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, Radio Paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE, ISO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal playback: PCM up to 768kHz; DSD up to 24.58MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger input: DC 6–12V, under 10mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger output: DC 12V \/ 50mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: AC 100–240V, 50\/60Hz (auto-ranging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby power: Under 5W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdle power: Under 45W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum power consumption: Under 1,250W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 430mm W x 331mm D x 96mm H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.6kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIf you are trying to decide between the MD-1P and building a separates system — or working out whether it suits a specific room or speaker pairing — we are happy to work through it with you. 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Otherwise the same architecture, the same streaming ecosystem, the same digital processing section, the same analogue inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most speakers and most rooms, 150 watts is not a limitation. If you are driving large floorstanders in a big room at high levels, the MD-1P makes sense. If you are not, the MD-1 gets you to the same place for less money and without paying for headroom you will never use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 watts per channel into 8 ohms, speaker impedance range 2 to 16 ohms. Output impedance under 5mΩ — still an extremely high damping factor, giving the amplifier tight control over bass drivers. SNR at 122dB A-weighted, crosstalk at -120dB, frequency response flat within 0.1dB from 20Hz to 20kHz and down 3dB at 45kHz. These are the same figures as the MD-1P on every measure except the power output, output impedance, and gain — the MD-1 runs +30dB gain versus +33dB on the MD-1P.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe speaker terminals are gold-plated solid copper, single pair. The MD-1P's A\/B switching between two speaker pairs is not present here — one pair in, one pair driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe digital processing section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentical to the MD-1P: a mastering-grade AKM DAC chip with dual femtosecond clock architecture and FPGA jitter reduction. Two custom femtosecond clocks — one for 44.1kHz-based sample rates, one for 48kHz-based rates — feed a high-speed FPGA that handles frequency division and jitter reduction before conversion. Local playback reaches PCM 768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz. The same design philosophy as the N Series, applied here in an integrated product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVolume control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e256-step digitally controlled analogue volume, -80dB to +12dB in 0.5dB steps. Algorithmic optimisation of the output curve at low volumes for consistent channel balance. 12-step channel balance compensation for asymmetric speaker placement. Analogue attenuation with digital control — bit depth is not sacrificed at the volume stage, which matters when the amplifier is capable of delivering 150 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnalogue inputs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLR balanced and RCA unbalanced line inputs — 8Vrms maximum on XLR, 4Vrms on RCA, 47kΩ input impedance on both. Bypass mode disables the preamp stage and routes the analogue input directly to the amplifier, for use with an external preamplifier or in a multichannel AV setup. The MM phono stage — RIAA equalised, 47kΩ \/ 100pF, +40dB gain — handles a turntable directly. MC users will need an external step-up transformer or MC stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDigital inputs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour optical and coaxial inputs at PCM up to 192kHz and DSD 2.8MHz DoP. HDMI ARC from a television at up to PCM 192kHz. USB audio from a computer at PCM 768kHz and DSD 22.4MHz native. Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, aptX HD, AAC, SBC, and LDAC at up to 96kHz — the LDAC implementation in particular keeps the Bluetooth input honest in a way that most wireless audio does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStreaming and network\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoon Ready. Also supports Audirvāna, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, and Radio Paradise. Gigabit Ethernet primary; Wi-Fi 6 for rooms where a wired run is not possible. MA Remote App on iOS, iPadOS, and Android. NVMe SSD slot for local library storage with SMB sharing and NAS serving. CD ripping via external USB drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOutputs beyond the speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preamp RCA output at 0–2.2Vrms with 120dB SNR allows the MD-1 to feed an external power amplifier or second zone. A single subwoofer RCA output — 150Hz fixed low-pass, 0–2.2Vrms — connects an active subwoofer with trigger synchronisation. The MD-1P has dual subwoofer outputs for larger rooms requiring two subs; the MD-1 has one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MD-1 is the right choice when the MD-1P's 300 watts is more than the system needs — which is most of the time, for most speakers, in most rooms. Sensitivity of 87dB or above, moderate room size, listening levels that stop short of genuinely loud: 150 watts is sufficient. The savings over the MD-1P are real and the performance difference is not audible in those conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are pairing with speakers that dip below 4 ohms or present a difficult impedance curve, or if the room is large and the listening levels are high, the MD-1P's additional headroom and lower output impedance become relevant. Ask us and we will give you an honest read on which one makes sense for your specific speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst a separates approach — streamer, DAC, integrated or power amplifier as separate boxes — the MD-1 trades individual component upgradability for integration and simplicity. It is not a lesser product. It is a different philosophy about how a system should be assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePress recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MD-1 is a recent release. We will update this page as reviews are published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications — MD-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Integrated streaming amplifier with built-in DAC and streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier output: 2 x 150W RMS @ 8Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker impedance: 2–16Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: \u0026lt;5mΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier SNR: 122dB A-weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier crosstalk: -120dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier gain: +30dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (speaker output): 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1; -3dB @ 45kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker terminals: 1 pair, gold-plated solid copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control: 256-step digitally controlled analogue; -80dB to +12dB in 0.5dB steps; 12-step channel balance compensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR line input: 47kΩ input impedance; max input 8Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA line input: 47kΩ input impedance; max input 4Vrms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono input: MM only; RIAA; 47kΩ \/ 100pF; +40dB gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypass mode: Yes (pure power amplifier operation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial \/ Optical inputs: 4 total; PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–192kHz; DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI ARC: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB audio input: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–768kHz; DSD up to 22.4MHz (Native)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth: V5.0; aptX, aptX HD, AAC, SBC, LDAC; up to PCM 16 bit \/ 96kHz; range 10–15m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp output (RCA): 0–2.2Vrms; SNR 120dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.0005% @ 1kHz; output impedance \u0026lt;20Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofer output: 1 x RCA; 150Hz fixed low-pass; 0–2.2Vrms; output impedance \u0026lt;20Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork: Gigabit Ethernet (10\/100\/1000 Mbps); Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz \/ 5GHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB 3.0 (5V\/1A); FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: M.2 2280\/2242\/2230 NVMe PCIe SSD slot (PCIe 3.0\/4.0\/5.0; 3.3V\/3A max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD ripping: Yes, via external USB CD drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon Ready: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreaming: Audirvāna, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, Radio Paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE, ISO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal playback: PCM up to 768kHz; DSD up to 24.58MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger input: DC 6–12V, under 10mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger output: DC 12V \/ 50mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: AC 100–240V, 50\/60Hz (auto-ranging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandby power: Under 5W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdle power: Under 35W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum power consumption: Under 700W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 430mm W x 331mm D x 96mm H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.0kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIf you are deciding between the MD-1 and the MD-1P — or working out whether either suits a specific speaker pairing or room — we are happy to give you an honest read. 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The product is smaller than anything else in the Matrix lineup. The engineering inside it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates the TS-1 from a competent desktop all-in-one is the headphone amplifier section. It is a fully balanced, high-bias discrete design — not an op-amp output stage, not a chip amplifier. The output impedance is under 1Ω on the 6.35mm output and under 2Ω on the 4.4mm balanced output. For context: low-impedance IEMs and sensitive headphones are affected by output impedance because it interacts with the headphone's own impedance curve and alters the frequency response. At under 1Ω, that interaction is negligible across virtually any headphone on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe DAC architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TS-1 uses a fully balanced design from the digital input through to the analogue output stage. Each channel is equipped with an AK4493SEQ chip, with the chip's dual DAC units running in parallel — a configuration that improves dynamic range and lowers the noise floor relative to a single unit operating alone. The two DAC chips have completely independent power supply sections, each powered by a dual-channel ultra-low-noise LDO. This is a different chipset from the AK4499EX used in the ND-1 and MS-1c — the AK4493SEQ is a strong-performing chip in its own right, and the parallel dual-unit configuration extracts more from it than a standard implementation would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClock architecture follows the same dual femtosecond approach as the MD-1 and MS-1c: two compact ultra-low phase noise femtosecond clocks, one for 44.1kHz-based sample rates and one for 48kHz-based rates, with FPGA frequency division and jitter reduction. Each clock runs from its own independent low-noise linear regulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe headphone amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headphone amplifier is a high-bias discrete circuit — meaning significant standing current flows through the output stage at idle, which keeps the output transistors operating in a linear region rather than switching in and out of conduction as the signal passes through. High-bias operation reduces crossover distortion and generally produces a more natural tonal character. It also generates more heat, which is why Matrix designed the analogue PCB as a separate upper layer — the thermal dissipation from the headphone amplifier needs physical separation from the DAC and digital circuitry below it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo output levels are available on both the 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm unbalanced outputs to match different headphone sensitivities — a practical necessity when the same amplifier needs to drive 16Ω IEMs and 600Ω full-size headphones without either under-driving the latter or overloading the former. Output power on the 6.35mm output is 1,400mW at 33Ω and 250mW at 300Ω. The 4.4mm balanced output delivers 1,000mW at both 33Ω and 300Ω, with 500mW at 600Ω. The balanced output's more even power delivery across impedances reflects the advantages of the balanced topology at high impedance loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe voicing is tuned specifically for modern high-resolution headphones — Matrix describes maintaining high-frequency extension while subtly restraining the highs for comfortable long-term listening. It is a deliberate tonal choice rather than a measurement artefact, and it is worth auditioning if treble fatigue has been an issue with your current setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLine outputs and the active speaker path\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XLR line output delivers 4.5Vrms at 0dB — a high output level well-suited to active studio monitors. SNR is 123dB A-weighted, THD+N under 0.00018% at 1kHz. The RCA output runs at 2.2Vrms. Both offer adjustable output level from 0 to maximum, with two fixed output voltage settings for matching different active speaker gain structures. A subwoofer RCA output handles frequencies below 150Hz with synchronised volume control — the same approach as the MD-1 and MD-1P, useful for a 2.1 desktop setup where the main monitors have limited low-frequency extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInputs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical and coaxial S\/PDIF at PCM up to 192kHz and DSD 2.8MHz DoP. HDMI ARC for television audio. USB audio from a computer at PCM 768kHz and DSD 22.4MHz native — the broadest format support of any input. RCA analogue input for a turntable without a built-in phono stage, a CD player, or any other analogue source; SNR 100dB, maximum input 2.1Vrms. The TS-1 does not have a built-in phono stage — an external phono preamplifier is needed for turntable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe DC input\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is worth calling out specifically. The TS-1 ships with a switching power supply. It also has a DC input — 12V, minimum 36W, standard 5.5mm\/2.1mm barrel connector — that accepts an external linear power supply. When an external DC supply is connected, the TS-1 prioritises it and disconnects the internal AC supply, retaining only the ground connection. A linear power supply upgrade is a meaningful improvement in a DAC and headphone amplifier at this level, and Matrix has made it straightforward rather than requiring modification or a separate power board. If you buy the TS-1 and later want to take it further, the upgrade path is already built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStreaming and network\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoon Ready. Also supports Audirvāna, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, and Radio Paradise. Gigabit Ethernet primary; Wi-Fi 6 for wireless use. MA Remote App on iOS, iPadOS, and Android. NVMe SSD slot — M.2 2280\/2260\/2242, PCIe 3.0\/4.0\/5.0 — for local library storage, with SMB sharing and NAS serving. CD ripping via external USB drive. NAS mounting and cloud storage support via MA Remote App.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital and analogue circuits are on separate PCB layers — digital below, analogue above — with the physical separation serving both interference reduction and thermal management for the high-bias headphone stage. The analogue PCB is fully symmetrical left to right, which Matrix cites as a circuit-architecture-level contribution to channel consistency and signal integrity rather than a cosmetic arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TS-1 is for the listener whose primary system is headphones — or active monitors, or both — and who wants a streaming source and DAC at a serious level without assembling a rack of components. It is compact enough for a desk and capable enough to be a primary system without apology. The DC input means it is also not a dead end: a linear power supply upgrade later is straightforward and will be audible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst pairing a separate streamer with a desktop DAC\/headphone amplifier, the TS-1 trades individual component upgradability for integration and a smaller footprint. The headphone amplifier section, in particular, is more serious than most integrated streamers include. If the headphone output of a typical streaming DAC has disappointed you, this is a different proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePress recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DufEM2ioYmI?si=uujK-UkeQs0KMe1e\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Network streamer, DAC, and headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC: Dual AKM AK4493SEQ, fully balanced; dual DAC units per chip in parallel; independent power supply per chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock: Dual femtosecond oscillators (44.1kHz family \/ 48kHz family); FPGA jitter reduction; independent LDO per clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone amp: Fully balanced high-bias discrete circuit; separate analogue PCB layer; symmetrical left-right layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.4mm balanced output: SNR 119dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.0004%; output impedance \u0026lt;2Ω; gain +12dB; 1,000mW @ 33Ω \/ 1,000mW @ 300Ω \/ 500mW @ 600Ω (1% THD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.35mm unbalanced output: SNR 116dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.0004%; output impedance \u0026lt;1Ω; gain +12dB; 1,400mW @ 33Ω \/ 250mW @ 300Ω \/ 130mW @ 600Ω (1% THD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth headphone outputs: Two selectable output voltage levels; frequency response 20Hz–20kHz ±0.5dB; -3dB @ 22kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR line output: 4.5Vrms (adjustable 0–4.5Vrms); SNR 123dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.00018% @ 1kHz; crosstalk \u0026gt;-140dB; -3dB @ 80kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA line output: 2.2Vrms (adjustable 0–2.2Vrms); SNR 120dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.00020% @ 1kHz; crosstalk \u0026gt;-120dB; -3dB @ 80kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofer output: RCA; 150Hz fixed low-pass (-3dB); 0–2.2Vrms adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial \/ Optical input: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–192kHz; DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI ARC input: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB audio input: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–768kHz; DSD up to 22.4MHz (Native)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA analogue input: SNR 100dB; THD+N \u0026lt;0.004% @ 1kHz; max input 2.1Vrms; crosstalk \u0026gt;-105dB; -3dB @ 40kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork: Gigabit Ethernet (10\/100\/1000 Mbps); Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz \/ 5GHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: 2 x USB 3.0 (5V\/1A each); FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: M.2 2280\/2260\/2242 NVMe PCIe SSD slot (PCIe 3.0\/4.0\/5.0; 3.3V\/3A max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD ripping: Yes, via external USB CD drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon Ready: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreaming: Audirvāna, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, Radio Paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE, ISO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal playback: PCM up to 768kHz; DSD up to 24.58MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger input: DC 6–12V, under 10mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger output: DC 12V \/ 50mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC power: 100–240V, 50\/60Hz (switching supply); under 5W standby; under 35W maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC power input: 12V ±10%, minimum 36W; 5.5mm\/2.1mm barrel connector (centre positive); prioritised over AC when connected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 280mm W x 210mm D x 82mm H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.89kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIf you want to talk through headphone or active speaker pairing for the TS-1 — or whether the DC linear power supply upgrade makes sense as a next step — we are happy to work through it. 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It sits between the NT-1 and the full M Series in the Matrix lineup, and it makes a specific argument: dual femtosecond clocks, Wi-Fi 6, and a DC input for a linear power supply upgrade, in a compact chassis at a lower price than the NT-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the TT-1 does not have that the NT-1 does: electrical isolation on the USB DAC output, an external 10MHz clock input, and an SFP port for optical fibre network connection. Whether those omissions matter depends on how far you intend to take the system. For a streamer feeding a good DAC in a well-sorted setup, the TT-1's dual-clock architecture and DC input upgrade path make it a stronger starting point than its position in the lineup might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe clock architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TT-1 uses two femtosecond clocks — one for 44.1kHz-based sample rates, one for 48kHz-based rates — with FPGA frequency division and jitter reduction. This is the same dual-clock approach used in the MS-1c, MD-1, MD-1P, and TS-1. The NT-1 uses a single femtosecond clock with a different DPLL architecture. Both approaches target low jitter at the output; the dual-clock design eliminates the need for sample rate conversion between the two clock families, which is a different path to the same goal. Each clock in the TT-1 runs from its own independent low-noise linear regulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOutputs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical, coaxial, and AES\/EBU at PCM up to 192kHz and DSD 2.8MHz DoP — the standard S\/PDIF ceiling. IIS-LVDS reaches PCM 768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz, the full resolution ceiling for DACs that accept it. The USB DAC output handles whatever the connected DAC supports, up to PCM 768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz, with a 5V\/1A low-noise power supply on the port. The NT-1's USB output adds electrical ground isolation between the transport and the DAC; the TT-1's USB output does not. In a system where the DAC already has good isolation or the noise floor is not the limiting factor, this distinction may not be audible. In a more resolving system it can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital volume control is available on all outputs for use with active speakers that have digital inputs — no separate volume controller needed in that configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe DC input\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TT-1 ships with a wide-voltage switching power supply. It also has a 12V DC input — 5.5mm\/2.1mm barrel connector, centre positive, minimum 35W — that accepts an external linear power supply. When a DC supply is connected, the TT-1 prioritises it and disconnects the internal AC supply. The internal power filter and multiple LDOs remain active, regulating whatever the external supply provides before it reaches the circuit. A linear power supply upgrade on a digital transport is audible in a system that is otherwise well sorted. Matrix has made the upgrade path straightforward — no modification, no specialist work, just a compatible LPS and the right connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNetworking and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGigabit Ethernet is the primary connection. Wi-Fi 6 is available for systems where a wired run is not practical — 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. The NT-1 is wired-only with an SFP option for optical fibre; the TT-1 adds Wi-Fi 6 and removes the SFP. For most home environments Wi-Fi 6 is the more practically useful of the two options. NVMe SSD slot on the underside — M.2 2280\/2260\/2242, PCIe 3.0\/4.0\/5.0 — for local library storage, with SMB sharing and NAS serving. NAS mounting and cloud storage access. CD ripping via external USB drive with one-touch copy. Dual USB 3.0 ports for external storage and CD drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStreaming and software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoon Ready. TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, and Radio Paradise. MA Remote App on iOS, iPadOS, and Android. Local playback to PCM 768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz across all standard formats. Smart wake-up from both local and network playback, trigger input and output for system power sequencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TT-1 versus the NT-1 comes down to a few specific questions. Do you need USB ground isolation? Do you want an external 10MHz clock input for an SC-1 or other reference clock? Do you need an SFP port for optical fibre network connection? If the answer to all three is no, the TT-1's dual-clock architecture, Wi-Fi 6, and DC input upgrade path represent a strong case at a lower price. If the answer to any of them is yes, the NT-1 is the right product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the MS-1c and TS-1, the TT-1 is a transport only — it needs a separate DAC downstream. That separation is what allows you to choose the DAC independently and upgrade it without changing the transport, which is the argument for the separates approach. The TT-1 paired with a capable external DAC can reach a level the integrated streaming DACs cannot, because the DAC is not constrained by the same chassis budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePress recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TT-1 is a recent release. We will update this page as reviews are published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Network audio transport \/ streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock: Dual femtosecond oscillators (44.1kHz family \/ 48kHz family); FPGA jitter reduction; independent LDO per clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial \/ Optical \/ AES\/EBU output: PCM 16–24 bit \/ 44.1kHz–192kHz; DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIS-LVDS output: PCM 16–32 bit \/ 44.1kHz–768kHz; DSD 2.82MHz–24.58MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB DAC output: Up to PCM 32 bit \/ 768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz (dependent on connected DAC); 5V\/1A low-noise supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital volume control: Available on all outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork: Gigabit Ethernet (10\/100\/1000 Mbps); Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz \/ 5GHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: 2 x USB 3.0 (5V\/1A each); FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: M.2 2280\/2260\/2242 NVMe PCIe SSD slot (PCIe 3.0\/4.0\/5.0; 3.3V\/3A max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAS support: Yes — mounting and SMB sharing\/serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD ripping: Yes, via external USB CD drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon Ready: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreaming: TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, DLNA\/UPnP, vTuner, Radio Paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE, ISO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal playback: PCM up to 768kHz; DSD up to 24.58MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger input: DC 6–12V, under 10mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger output: DC 12V \/ 50mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC power: 100–240V, 50\/60Hz (switching supply); under 35W maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC power input: 12V ±10%, minimum 35W; 5.5mm\/2.1mm barrel connector (centre positive); prioritised over AC when connected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 280mm W x 210mm D x 82mm H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.76kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIf you are deciding between the TT-1 and the NT-1 — or working out which DAC to pair with it — we are happy to think through the combination with you. 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