{"product_id":"matrix-audio-md-1p-streaming-power-amplifier-tweekgeek","title":"Matrix Audio MD-1P Streaming Power Amplifier | TweekGeek","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMatrix Audio MD-1P\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MD-1P is a different kind of product from anything else in the Matrix Audio lineup. Everything discussed on the NT-1, ND-1, MS-1, MS-1c, and SC-1 pages is about building a source chain — transport, DAC, clock, isolation. 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. In the meantime, we have heard it and are happy to speak to its performance directly.\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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