Matrix Audio - MS-1 PRE Music Streamer
| Brand: Matrix Audio |
| Product Type: Network Streamers |
MS-1 MUSIC STREAMER
MATRIX MS-1 preamplifier version: the MS-1 PRE
The MS-1 PRE features an integrated preamplifier with resistor array volume control. This preamplifier is itself the result of the sum of numerous audiophile components, such as multi-stage operational amplifiers offering +10dB gain and enabling the MS-1 PRE to output a signal of up to 16Vrms. This makes it possible to connect the MS-1 PRE directly to a power amplifier or active speakers. In terms of technical performance, the MS-1 PRE’s integrated preamplifier matches the performance of the network player. In fact, it offers a very low level of distortion with excellent channel coherence, even at low volume levels. In addition to preamplified RCA and XLR outputs, the MS-1 PRE also features a fixed XLR output (5Vrms).
Matrix MS-1 PRE: a multitude of sources and digital inputs
The MS-1 PRE streamer gives you access to a multitude of audio sources. These include numerous local network streaming services such as Airplay 2, UPnP, DLNA, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, as well as high-resolution online streaming services such as HighRES AUDIO, Tidal and Quobuz. Of course, you can also take advantage of the many existing online radio stations (Radio Paradise, VTuner, etc.) and your locally stored files on SSD, USB-Disk and local NAS.
On the rear of the MS-1 PRE, numerous digital inputs allow you to connect it to any type of source, such as a CD player, video game console, TV and, of course, your computer, tablet and smartphone.
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MS-1 PRE streamer overview
| 1 | RCA/XLR stereo Pre-out (variable) | 8 | RJ45 Ethernet LAN port |
| 2 | External clock input 10MHz | 9 | SFP network port |
| 3 | 2x Coaxial input | 10 | Trigger IN/OUT |
| 4 | Optical Toslink input | 11 | Balanced XLR input |
| 5 | I2S LVDS input/output via HDMI | 12 | RCA input |
| 6 | USB-B input | 13 | Phono input |
| 7 | 2x USB-A Host input (storage) | 14 | Balanced XLR Line output (fixed) |
| 8 | RJ45 Ethernet LAN port | 15 | Switch ON/OFF – Fuse – IEC power supply |
MS-1 SPECIFICATIONS
| 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 / 50 ohm clock |
| Trigger | In: DC 6-12V <10mA Out: DC 12V/50mA max. |
| Network | LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps SFP 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| USB-A compatibility (storage) | USB 3.0 5V 1.5A (FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, compatibility with all storage media not guaranteed) |
| SSD storage expansion | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD |
| Supported samples rates | Toslink optical and coaxial: PCM up to 24bit 192kHz I2S LVDS: PCM up to 32bit 768kHz, DSD DoP up to DSD256, native DSD up to DSD512 USB-B: PCM up to 24bit 768kHz, DSD DoP up to DSD256, native DSD up to DSD512 and MQA |
| I2S LVDS output sampling rate | PCM up to 32bit 768kHz, DSD DoP up to DSD256, native DSD up to DSD512 |
| Interface | MA player |
| Application | 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 |
| ANALOG INPUTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| XLR Balanced | Input impedance | 40kΩ |
| SNR | 118dB A-weighted | |
| THD+N | < 0.00026% @ 1k < 0.00030% @ 20Hz-20kHz | |
| Frequency reponse | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.3 / -3dB @ 46kHz) | |
| Crosstalk | -135dB | |
| Input level | 4.9Vrms Max. | |
| RCA Single-ended | Input impedance | 20kΩ |
| SNR | 110dB A-weighted | |
| THD+N | < 0.00060% @ 1k < 0.00100% @ 20Hz-20kHz | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.3 / -3dB @ 46kHz) | |
| Crosstalk | -125dB | |
| Input level | 2.35Vrms Max. | |
| Phono | Cell compatibility | MM and MC |
| MM input impedance | 47kΩ/100pF | |
| MM gain | +45dB | |
| MC input impedance | 100Ω | |
| MC gain | +65dB |
| LINE OUTPUT | ||
|---|---|---|
| XLR Balanced | Output impedance | 20kΩ |
| Output level | 5Vrms Fixed | |
| SNR | 131dB A-weighted | |
| THD+N | < 0.000068% @ 1k < 0.000075% @ 20Hz-20kHz | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.05 / -3dB @ 85kHz) | |
| Crosstalk | > -150dB |
| PRE-OUT OUTPUTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| XLR Balanced | Output impedance | 40Ω |
| Output level | 0-16Vrms Variable | |
| Gain | +10dB | |
| SNR | 131dB A-weighted | |
| THD+N | < 0.000068% @ 1k < 0.000075% @ 20Hz-20kHz | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.05 / -3dB@85kHz) | |
| Crosstalk | > -150dB | |
| RCA Single-ended | Output impedance | 16Ω |
| Output level | 0-8Vrms Variable | |
| Gain | +10dB | |
| SNR | 127dB A-weighted | |
| THD+N | < 0.000076% @ 1k < 0.000085% @ 20Hz-20kHz | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.08 / -3dB@83kHz) | |
| Crosstalk | > -139dB |
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Power supply | AC 220V-240V 50/60Hz |
| Max. power consumption | < 60W |
| Standby power consumption | < 5W |
| Dimensions | 430 x 353 x 106mm |
| Weight | 14.6Kg |
| Color | Silver |
| Package | 1x Matrix MS-1 PRE network player 1x RM4B remote control 1x Power supply cable |