MATRIX AUDIO NT-1

Reshaping the listening landscape

Matrix Audio proudly presents the NT-1, a revolutionary masterpiece designed for audiophiles who seek perfection. This high-end digital audio transport unlocks the vast world of network streaming, extending beyond the limits of traditional audio sources and infusing your audio system with new energy.

Inherit and upgrade

Matrix Audio introduces a new family design language, featuring the same Hi-Fi streaming hardware as the M Series. With a powerful core upgrade and next-level display improvement, it delivers a whole new experience that captivates both your ears and your eyes.

Continuously evolving

Easier to use!

The ever-evolving MA Player Hi-Fi Streamer operating system and MA Remote app are perfectly suited for iOS and Android devices. Whether you're on a smartphone or tablet, enjoy a smooth and intuitive interactive experience.

Unlimited resources

at your fingertips

Excellent clock system

This clock system is derived from Matrix Audio's flagship model, which has two 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 input clock signals become the reference for the RF synthesizer, outputting a highly stable, low phase noise audio clock that is in phase with the input clock. When paired with the Matrix Audio SC-1 audio-quality clock source, it can further tap into the device's audio performance potential and move to an even higher level.

Multiple interfaces

Optical, coaxial, AES/EBU and IIS-LVDS output ports are available, which can be easily connected to various digital audio devices such as DACs and amplifiers to meet your different audio connection needs. If you connect it to an active speaker with digital input, you can also enable the digital volume function, without the need to add an additional speaker controller, and the volume can be adjusted easily.

Ensure pure audio

Transmission

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

It is worth mentioning that the linear power supply of NT-1 is unique, with independent windings and a precise low-noise regulator circuit, which provides 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 giving you the best Hi-Fi experience.

Flexible

Connection options

With various SFP modules, you can freely expand an optical fiber or Ethernet ports according to your needs. When used with a Matrix Audio audio quality network switch, it can create a more efficient and stable network connection to meet the needs of Hi-Fi scenarios.

Full linear power

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

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product Type Streamer / DAC

DAC Chip 2x AKM AK4499EX + AK4191

Inputs 1x USB-B

1x Optical Toslink

2x Coaxial

1x I2S LVDS via HDMI

2x ​​USB-A Host Port (Storage)

1x SSD SlotWiFi1x XLR Balanced Analog Input

1x RCA Analog Input

1x Phono Input

Outputs 1x XLR Balanced Output

1x RCA Output

1x I2S LVDS Output via HDMI

External Clock Inputs 10MHz / 50ohm Clock

Trigger In: DC 6-12V <10mA

Output: DC 12V / 50mA Max. 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN

10/100/1000 Mbps SFP

USB-A Compatibility (Storage) USB 3.0 5V 1.5A (FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, compatibility with all storage media not guaranteed)

Storage Expansion M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD

Supported Sampling Rates Optical and Coaxial Toslink: PCM up to 24-bit 192kHz

I2S LVDS: PCM up to 32-bit 768kHz, DSD DoP up to DSD256, DSD Native up to DSD512

USB-B: PCM up to 24-bit 768kHz, DSD DoP up to DSD256, DSD Native up to DSD512 and MQA

Output Sampling Rate I2S LVDS PCM up to 32 bit 768 kHz, DSD DoP up to DSD256, DSD native up to DSD512

MA player interface

MA Remote App

Supported audio formats MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE

Supported Network Protocols AirPlay 2

DLNA/UPnP

TIDAL Connect

Spotify Connect

vTuner

Radio Paradise