Matrix Audio NT-1 Reference Digital Audio Transport



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  • NT-1 Unlocks the Vast World of Network Streaming, Extending Beyond the Limitations of Traditional Audio Sources, Infusing Your System with New Energy
    Reshaping the Listening Landscape

    Matrix Audio proudly presents the NT-1, a groundbreaking masterpiece designed for audiophiles in pursuit of perfection. With a powerful core upgrade and a next-level display enhancement, NT-1 delivers a brand-new experience that captivates both your ears and eyes.

    Continuous Evolution

    The ever-evolving MA Player Hi-Fi Streamer OS and MA Remote App seamlessly adapt to both iOS and Android devices. Whether on a smartphone or a tablet, enjoy a smooth and intuitive interactive experience.

    Enjoy Local + Cloud Music

    Mount your NAS drive to the device, allowing you to create a music library directly from your NAS. If your music is stored in the cloud, such as Baidu Netdisk, it can also be mounted directly on the device.

    • One Touch Copy
    • Dual USB 3.0
    • CD Player
    • Auto CD Ripping
    • SSD Storage
    • Fast and Quiet

    The bottom of the device features an NVMe SSD slot, allowing for the installation of an SSD to expand internal storage. A specially designed ultra-low-noise independent power supply ensures a quiet operating environment for the SSD, which surpasses what an ordinary computer can offer.

    Full Linear Power

    The power supply system is built by a 60W toroidal transformer and multiple LDOs. The power for the digital audio processing core and the USB DAC interface are supplied by two independent windings of the transformer, ensuring stable operation of each part and effectively reducing noise interference.

    Shareable Internal Storage

    With the SMB protocol, computers on the same network can easily access the device's storage, making it simple to manage your music library. Additionally, the device can function as a NAS, enabling other streamers on the same network to seamlessly play the stored music.

    Smart Wake Up + Trigger Control

    Whether playing local music or online streaming audio, the device can be automatically woken up. And the back-end DAC or amplifier can be started through the trigger connection, which is automatic and convenient without any manual operation.

    Excellent Clock System

    This clock system derives from the flagship model of Matrix Audio, which has dual modes. In internal clock mode, the femtosecond clock provides a reference for the RF synthesizer, outputting a highly stable, low-phase-noise audio clock. In external clock mode, the incoming clock signals become the reference for the RF synthesizer, outputting an audio clock that is highly stable, low-phase-noise, and phase-synchronized with the input clock. 

    Multiple Interfaces

    Optical, coaxial, AES/EBU and IIS-LVDS output ports are available, which can easily connect to various digital audio devices such as DACs and amplifiers to meet your diverse audio connection needs. If you connect it to an active speaker with digital input, you can also enable the digital volume function, no need to add an additional speaker controller, and the volume can be adjusted easily.

    Pure Audio Transmission

    NT-1 features an audio-specific USB DAC interface with electrical isolation. It not only deeply optimizes transmission noise, but also isolates the ground ware of USB port from the device ground wire, fundamentally reducing noise and interference during audio transmission and ensuring the purity of the audio signal.

    The linear power supply of NT-1 is unique, with independent windings and a precise low-noise regulator circuit, providing the USB DAC interface with a dedicated power supply isolated from the digital part, further ensuring the stability and low noise of audio transmission, and bringing you the ultimate Hi-Fi experience.

    Flexible Connection Options

    With different SFP modules, you can freely expand a optical fiber or Ethernet ports as needed. When used with audio grade network switch from Matrix Audio, it can create a more efficient and stable network connection to meet the needs of Hi-Fi scenarios.

  • Features:
    • Fully linear power system
    • Cleaner transmission, richer sound
    • Features a hybrid clock system, offering two operating modes
    • RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet + SFP optical/fiber network port for galvanic isolation 
  • Specifications:
    Weight 4.6 kg (10.14 pounds)
    Dimensions Width: 330 mm (12.99 inches)
    Depth: 267 mm (10.51 inches)
    Height: 97 mm (3.82 inches)
    Technical Specifications
    Storage Extension M.2 2280 / 2260 / 2242 NVMe PCIe SSD slot × 1
    Maximum power: DC 3.3V/3A
    External Clock Input 10MHz / 50Ω / Sine wave or square wave input
    Audio Specifications
    Digital Output - COAXIAL, OPTICAL & AES/EBU PCM 16-24Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
    DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)
    Digital Output - IIS LVDS PCM 16-32Bit / 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
    USB DAC Output Depends on connected USB DAC device specifications
    Maximum: PCM 32Bit/768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz
    Power supply: 5V/1A low-noise
    Local Playback Formats MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE, ISO
    PCM 16-24Bit / 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
    Roon Ready PCM 16-24Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
    DSD 2.82MHz, 5.64MHz, 11.29MHz, 22.58MHz
    Streaming Services QQMusic, AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, vTuner, Radio Paradise
    Audio specifications depend on service provider
    Controller App MA Remote App
    Connectivity Specifications
    Network - LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps
    Network - SFP 10/100/1000 Mbps
    USB Ports USB 3.0 × 2
    Maximum power: 5V/1A per port
    Supports FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file formats
    Compatible with USB mass storage devices
    Trigger Input DC 6-12V < 10mA
    Trigger Output DC 12V/50mA
    Power Specifications
    Power Voltage AC 100V-120V 50/60Hz or AC 220V-240V 50/60Hz
    Auto Range
    Standby Power Consumption < 5W
    Maximum Power Consumption < 50W

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