[Hellenback]

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So is this a good DAC? planning on getting a dac for my headphone setup. AKG Q701 and Heed CanAmp. I have this one and Beresford TC-7520SEG on my list. 

If all the comments/feedback here and elsewhere: http://www.headfonia.com/matrix-mini-i-balanced-dac/) haven't convinced you I doubt you will ever be until you hear it.
 

 

[Hellenback]

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If you're DVD player does not have an AES out you'll need a coax to XLR plug. But otherwise it'll work fine. I connected my pc (SPDIF) to the AES port and it works without any issue.

As sp/dif and AES/EBU are different ohms (75/110 respectively) I think to do it right you would use something like this http://www.hosatech.com/product/339824/CDL-313/_/Digital_Audio_Interface,_SPDIF_Coax_to_AESEBU
 

 

[Gotez]

As sp/dif and AES/EBU are different ohms (75/110 respectively) I think to do it right you would use something like this http://www.hosatech.com/product/339824/CDL-313/_/Digital_Audio_Interface,_SPDIF_Coax_to_AESEBU
 

In theory yes, in practice, no. Most modern digital sources send out a signal strong enough to make up for the difference in impedance. And, since it is digital, the only concern is the signal reaching the dac. So if you want to be safe, buy this, but try without first.

 

[DemonicAngelz]

Just to make sure before I order, can the balanced output at the back of the unit be attached straight to my pair of HD650s or do they have to go through a balanced amp first?

 

[Ph1lerAudi0]

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Just to make sure before I order, can the balanced output at the back of the unit be attached straight to my pair of HD650s or do they have to go through a balanced amp first?

You don't need an amp, but, if it's not included with the 650, you may need an adapter to change your balanced TRS connection to balanced XLR of the Matrix.
 
PA

 

[MickeyVee]

I received the remote for the Mini-i and I have to say it's quite nice. No more reaching around the back to power on and off plus it has mute, volume and input toggle. Quite a solid little thing.. black aluminum with stainless buttons.

 

[dorannl]

 
[size=medium] [size=11pt]My first impressions of the Matrix DAC after 2 weeks of listening[/size]

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[size=11pt]I use it manly as DAC/Preamp and sometimes as DAC/Headphone amp. We have a Baby so i need to be quite sometimes. With loudspeakers it sounds wonderful. But i cant really compare it to my old setup because preamp power amplifier and speakers are new. [/size]
[size=11pt]Headphone part is good too. I like my little dot more but the dac part of the Matix is better then my separate DAC. Volume control is nice. Cant say much more about sound im not a audiophile. Listened like 30 hours at high quality AAC and cant say anything negati[/size]ve.[/size]
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[T.IIZUKA]

 
MATRIX released new DAC and AMP.
The details of specifications are unclear, but are a succeeding model of mini-i?
 
 

 
 
MATRIX  QUATTRO DAC
http://www.matrix-digi.com/english/cpshow.asp?pid=24
http://tamaudio.com/blog/?p=181
 
 

 
Input:
TOSLINK: 24Bit 32kHz - 192kHz
BNC (75ohm): 24Bit 32kHz - 192kHz
AES/EBU (110ohm): 24Bit 32kHz - 192kHz
USB: 24Bit 44.1kHz - 96kHz
Analog RCA: 20Hz-20kHz 47kOhms
 

 
Output:
Unbalanced (RCA)
Balance (XLR)
Headphones output (Use LME49600 for the headphones amplifier)
 
Size, weight is with 1.6 kg at 205*245*44mm.

 
 
 
 
MATRIX  QUATTRO AMP
http://www.matrix-digi.com/english/cpshow.asp?pid=25

http://tamaudio.com/blog/?p=167
 
 
Be similar in style to Benchmark DAC1...
 
 

 
 

 

[grokit]

Wow, balanced, remote, 96k usb, impressive 

 
More like a balanced Maverick than a Benchmark though.

 

[brasewel]

Wow that looks awesome. Any word on pricing?

 

[lyramax]

Which DAC chip does Matrix Quatro DAC use?

 

[jtam]

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Wow that looks awesome. Any word on pricing?

 

 

[pwrusr]

I've been looking at this amp/dac or the Yulong D100 dac/amp.
 
I'm wondering if the mini-i's balanced outputs are variable since I need that feature to hook up to a set of HS50M studio monitors.
 
If the mini-i can do that and power some Beyerdynamic DT770/80 and DT880/250 with authority I'll be happy to save the extra $100+ and get a remote as a bonus with the mini-i

 

 

[pwrusr]

Scratch what I just asked...
 
Read a review on the D100 here and found this in the review.
 
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The only other thing to consider is that the Yulong does not have volume control for the RCA or XLR outputs, so it can’t be used as a preamp in a system the way these other units can. It has to be paired with a preamp of some type, or used with as a standalone unit with headphones. That was never a limitation for me but for some people it might matter, so I mention it.

 
So I just ordered the Matrix. should be here in a week or so.

 

[Yoga]

Posted this elsewhere, but thought I'd add it here too.
 
I've A/B compared the Mini-I to the Rega DAC.
 
MBP > ALAC > Fidelia > Mini-I (USB) > M-Stage
Mac Pro > ALAC > Fidelia > Rega DAC (Toslink) > M-Stage
 
M-Stage > HD650
 
The M-Stage as multiple inputs which is perfect. While switching back and forth through various albums and songs, I literally could tell no difference whatsoever. It sounded identical, to the point I thought I was switching the same source and had made a connection error. I had to adjust the volume on Fidelia (both sources) to make sure! Needless to say the Rega DAC is being returned.
 
Also, the NuForce HDP is exceedingly similar to the Matrix combo.