[sunneebear]

The MKVII+ is the only one I know of that is affordable and kicks arse. For $379 and the kind of power it has, hard to beat.

 

[XLR1]

- Confirmed it uses OP275 and OPA2134 (1 each channel)
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So it uses 4 op amps?

 

[fenixdown110]

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Originally Posted by sunneebear /img/forum/go_quote.gif The MKVII+ is the only one I know of that is affordable and kicks arse. For $379 and the kind of power it has, hard to beat.

I think I'm going to go on a shopping spree and buy the Matrix and MKVII+ all in one go.

 

[francisdemarte]

Can someone do a comparison to the Twisted Pear Audio balanced DAC like the Opus/Buffalo?

 

[TopQuark]

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Originally Posted by XLR1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Quote: Originally Posted by TopQuark /img/forum/go_quote.gif - Confirmed it uses OP275 and OPA2134 (1 each channel) So it uses 4 op amps?

Here you go. There are 3 OP275's and 2 OPA2134's.

 

[soulrider4ever]

OK, got the M2Tech Hiface BNC, using 2ft bluejeanscable bnc cable, initial impressions are the sound is clearer and a touch more depth, i suppose in audio changes are small, but any improvement is welcome. If anything, it's just nice to be able to send hires audio from the laptop beyond 48hz.

However, I haven't really had a lot of time to do a real good A/B comparison to break down the nitty gritty, but eitherway, def. worth it IMO.

 

[bastogne]

i'm confused..

so you got the m2tech to use with the mini, instead of using the mini's USB?

and your saying it's definitely worthy upgrade?

 

[fenixdown110]

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Originally Posted by bastogne /img/forum/go_quote.gif i'm confused.. so you got the m2tech to use with the mini, instead of using the mini's USB? and your saying it's definitely worthy upgrade?

The m2tech hiface allows the Matrix to receive 24/192 input, otherwise using just the usb is much less. It may not be a big difference to the ears, but a difference is still a difference.

 

[Ypoknons]

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Originally Posted by fenixdown110 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The m2tech hiface allows the Matrix to receive 24/192 input, otherwise using just the usb is much less. It may not be a big difference to the ears, but a difference is still a difference.

It's most important that you have >48 source material, like the HDTracks files.

I think there needs to be more comparisons between the Little Dot VII+ / Matrix mini-i combo and singled ended $700-$800 systems.

 

[stang]

If I were looking to get a good SS system to last me ages, would the LD DAC_I and MKVII+ or Matrix Mini-I and MKVII+ be the better option? Peope seem to love both, but which really is the better combo? I know it is all very subjective, but an idea, at least will help

Thanks.

 

[grokit]

I have the Matrix, and I have read that it is the smoother of the two; the LD being more analytical. Haven't heard the LD, but I've never read anything bad about it. The Matrix is indeed smooth. I would say you can't go wrong either way, so you might as well get the matching set

 

[sunneebear]

I bought the Matrix first and being so versatile it works well with the MKVII+ and other combos or just by itself when needed.

 

[soulrider4ever]

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Originally Posted by fenixdown110 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The m2tech hiface allows the Matrix to receive 24/192 input, otherwise using just the usb is much less. It may not be a big difference to the ears, but a difference is still a difference.

Yea, to me it just makes the matrix do what it does but just a bit better. The soundstage was probably the biggest difference I can hear now through my loudspeakers. It was harder to pick that up with the headphones, but the soundstage is def. improved. It's the lower jitter I think that helps it to just produce that tad cleaner sound and improved soundstage.

Overall the differences are small IMO, however, they are noticable enough for me to not return it. A 5% increase in resolution in clarity is amazing for a DAC that is already as clean as it is via USB.

 

[stang]

Ah yes. So if I want to hear more details in my music etc, the DAC_I it is. It would be a wonderful match with my DT880 600ohm that should be arriving over the next few days. But since I listen to metal, maybe detailed isn't the best idea

 

[wgb113]

I'm trying to decide if the extra $100 for the Matrix is worth it over the Maverick TubeMagic D1. This would be implemented into my home theater/family room system for late-night listening which is the reason I'm looking for a DAC/Amp combo.

It would be used with a pair of Sennheiser 580s mainly, my reference setup is a pair of 701s with a Benchmark DAC1.

Any thoughts?

Bill