09.03.2025 06:03 | ~2 minutes read
Matrix Audio has introduced two new network streamers with transport functionality – devoid of a digital-to-analog converter and designed for use with external DACs. Both models are designed in a recognizable futuristic aesthetic and are equipped with large touch screens on the front panel. The streamers are also Roon certified.
The Matrix Audio TT-1, offered for 2,249 euros, has a wide switching set - a coaxial digital output (RCA), optical (Toslink) and balanced AES/EBU, as well as a USB-DAC output, and an IIS-LVDS port, implemented on the HDMI connector. The latter option is interesting in combination with a Matrix Audio DAC with an IIS-LVDS input, where the I2S connection provides the shortest signal path to the chip.
In addition to digital outputs, the Matrix Audio TT-1 network streamer is equipped with an Ethernet RJ45 port and two USB ports for connecting external storage media, and uses an impulse power supply.
Traditionally for the brand's products, TT-1 allows the use of an external power supply of higher quality.
The Matrix Audio NT-1 is noticeably more expensive – 4,899 euros. The larger case size provides space for a linear power supply. Matrix Audio NT-1 is equipped with a similar switching arsenal, and music can be stored on an additional internal NVMe SSD drive. As in the case of TT-1, NT-1 can be connected to the network via Ethernet RJ45, or wirelessly via Wi-Fi.
A distinctive feature of Matrix Audio NT-1 is the presence of an SFP network optical port. Such a fiber optic network connection provides additional quality, since the audio device can be completely electrically isolated from the rest of the computer network. The Matrix Audio NT-1 streamer also features a 10 MHz external clock generator connector.
Both network streamers are now available in Europe.
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Model name
TT-1
Has internal DAC
N/A
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to PCM 32/768, and DSD512
DSP processing
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Analog outputs level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
280 x 210 x 82
Weight (kg)
2.76
Official link
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Model name
NT-1
Has internal DAC
N/A
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to PCM 32/768, and DSD512
DSP processing
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Analog outputs level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
330 x 267 x 97
Weight (kg)
4.6
Official link
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