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Matrix Mini-i Pro Impressions?
Feb 12, 2014 at 8:27 PM Post #46 of 289
Press the volume knob into the unit and hold it when turning on the unit and it will bring up the menu to change options.
 
Feb 12, 2014 at 8:39 PM Post #48 of 289
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Mini-I normal does not have options 4 and 5.

Pre1 = both outputs hot
Pre2 = mute inactive
DAC = HP output disabled
 
Feb 12, 2014 at 8:49 PM Post #50 of 289
Btw, MC377 means Apple Remote.
 
Feb 12, 2014 at 8:55 PM Post #51 of 289
maxvla said:
You can either set it as a DAC only, meaning headphone output is disabled, or have it mute whichever is inactive, or you can have both active at the same time. When using the mute whichever is inactive mode, it will remember the volume at which it was muted independently. So if you have sensitive headphones with the volume set to -40dB and active monitors that need it at -10dB, you can switch back and forth without blowing your headphones.
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Awesome. I might just go on and pull the trigger on these. Will be pairing with my HD650 and AirMotiv 5 Monitors 
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Feb 13, 2014 at 12:36 AM Post #55 of 289
Just hooked up a Mini-I Pro to my Fostex TH900's, and so far so good. It's handling any file I throw at it, and initial impression is very positive. Good soundstage and very dynamic.
 
Feb 13, 2014 at 1:39 AM Post #57 of 289
tonyrs said:
That's great to hear. How do you compare how they drive to your other amps?
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Still early, but here it goes. All comparisons with TH900

Vs Teac UD501 amp stage

- much more volume. UD501 at full volume = Matrix Mini-I Pro @ 50%
- soundstage about the same (and the UD501 was good).
- more bass impact with the Matrix.
- Matrix is a little brighter, but not uncomfortably so
- remote is a nice addition

Vs Burson Soloist

- nice to have a a stepless vs stepped volume pot
- Burson has more forward midrange. Matrix isn't recessed, but vocals do pull back a little
- Burson produced more low bass with the TH900.
- soundstage seemed "taller" with the Burson, but about the same width.
- Burson has better detail retrieval, and instrument separation.

Honestly, as a one piece solution, at the price it's a pretty compelling package. The TH900 is pretty easy to drive, but so far, the Mini-I pro seems like a good match.
 
Feb 13, 2014 at 8:01 PM Post #58 of 289
floydfan3 said:
Still early, but here it goes. All comparisons with TH900

Vs Teac UD501 amp stage

- much more volume. UD501 at full volume = Matrix Mini-I Pro @ 50%
- soundstage about the same (and the UD501 was good).
- more bass impact with the Matrix.
- Matrix is a little brighter, but not uncomfortably so
- remote is a nice addition

Vs Burson Soloist

- nice to have a a stepless vs stepped volume pot
- Burson has more forward midrange. Matrix isn't recessed, but vocals do pull back a little
- Burson produced more low bass with the TH900.
- soundstage seemed "taller" with the Burson, but about the same width.
- Burson has better detail retrieval, and instrument separation.

Honestly, as a one piece solution, at the price it's a pretty compelling package. The TH900 is pretty easy to drive, but so far, the Mini-I pro seems like a good match.
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Thanks for the comparisons! So far everything about this combo looks fantastic.
 
Feb 13, 2014 at 8:19 PM Post #59 of 289
I will be doing a review of both units, yes. I have a problem with my Pro that I am waiting for word from Matrix in China about before I continue.
 
Feb 14, 2014 at 4:16 AM Post #60 of 289
Maxvla
 
How does the Matrix Mini-i Pro sound with the Sennheiser HD 800? Does it drive them okay? Just pulled the trigger on the black Matrix Mini-i Pro and now looking at the Sennheiser HD 800 from Colorware all in DIAMOND METALLIC (WHITE Matte)
 
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