[panda-R]

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Yes, I would like to do that but I don't have a sepperate pre-amp and the volume on the BX5a's is at the back. Also, each speaker has it's own volume nob so it's pretty irritating to tune these things.. I would be going; Pc -> USB -> Mini-i -> Blue Jeans XLR -> BX5a Deluxe.

 
I am using it in preamp mode also, theres no other way since it's not convenient to adjust the volume controls on the speakers separately at the back. So Matrix Mini-I is great for this application!
 
 
 

 

[Ph1lerAudi0]

OK I see what you mean. I looked at the pictures of the BX5as. I think the more appropriate name for that volume control should have been "gain"
 
 
PA
 
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I am using it in preamp mode also, theres no other way since it's not convenient to adjust the volume controls on the speakers separately at the back. So Matrix Mini-I is great for this application!
 
 
 

 

 

[Stef32]

Hi,
 
Can someone tell me if the matrix mini-i would be enough powerfull to drive an AKG 340 ?
 
Thanks !

 

[radik golovkov]

Why should the mini-i have not not enough power to drive your AKGs? The matrix has no problems to drive my AKG K141 or my Grado PS1000 (32Ohm) or Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10 or Sennheiser HD650 and HD800 (300Ohm)
 
regards,
radik

 

[brasewel]

I'm thinking of buying this dac and pairing it with the Headroom BUDA for a fully balanced setup while selling my Meier Stagedac/Concerto combo. Has anyone here paired the matrix with a good balanced SS amp?

 

[Ph1lerAudi0]

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I'm thinking of buying this dac and pairing it with the Headroom BUDA for a fully balanced setup while selling my Meier Stagedac/Concerto combo. Has anyone here paired the matrix with a good balanced SS amp?

Good is a relative term....
 
My matrix mini I is driving a Behringer EP2000 pro-audio amp. Connections with Blue Jeans cable balanced XLRs. Cheap price. Good sound.
 
PA
 

 

[brasewel]

Yes I know, everything in sound is relative but we need a few words to have a base of reference. You know what I meant 

 

[padam]

 
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The new 2011 Matrix mini-i has a remote control...

 
Is that the only change in the 1.3 version or it sounds different as well?
 
 

 

[jtam]

 
 
Is that the only change in the 1.3 version or it sounds different as well?
 
 

Now you can "standby" the unit using remote control or by pressing and hold the volume dial.

 

[Bartlebooth]

 
Hello everybody. First time poster, but long time lurker. 
Here's my question: I'm in search for a not-too-expensive dac to put in my office setup. The source will be a Macpro with lossless audio played by Amarra (or Fidelia for a more casual or analytic listening) and the pre/amp will be a Little Dot MkIV. I've read many posts and reviews about the Mini-I saying it sounds "tubey" and more "musical" than defined; now, is there, with the MkIV, the risk that the sound will become too muddy and boomy? Is the Little Dot Dac_I a better buy?
The setup will be not be used only with headphones, but with my Ls3/5a speakers and a to-be-decided power amp too.
 
Thanks in advance!

 

[grokit]

As much as I like the Mini-i is the DAC1 the same size as the MKIV? If so that would be a hard to beat combo aesthetically. The benefit of having an SS opamp headamp to chose from would be the main argument in favor of the Mini-i, so it would be hard to go wrong either way. I like to use the Mini-i's built-in headamp for IEMs as I think it offers great control at low volume but it drives most full-size cans as well. OTOH you may find the Mini-i's headamp redundant with the MKIV sitting right next to it.
 

 

[Hellenback]

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I'm thinking of buying this dac and pairing it with the Headroom BUDA for a fully balanced setup while selling my Meier Stagedac/Concerto combo. Has anyone here paired the matrix with a good balanced SS amp?

Sounds great with the LD MKVII+ in balanced mode (4pin XLR) ...relatively inexpensive.
 

 

[voodoohao]

I'm using it with the LDMKVII+ too   the HD650s sounds pretty good on them, lush and extremely smooth vocals on certain songs, but still with a clear and distinct treble, pretty balanced signature

 

[voodoohao]

anyhow does anyone know the difference between the unbalanced and balanced outputs of the LDMKVII+?  I've connected the LD to the Matrix Mini via XLR interconnects, and can also plug in headphones to the headphone out ( unbalanced ), so what's the difference between listening to the unbalanced vs balanced output in this case?

 

[grokit]

If your headphones are still SE there will be no difference.