Matrix Audio

Matrix Audio - element i

Name: Matrix Audio - element i
Brand: Matrix Audio
SKU: Matrix Audio - element i
Price: 94999.0 INR
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Chi-Fi
Excellence

Ideal for Casual
Music Listening

Ideal for
Audiophiles

Ideal for
Indoor Use

1 Year of
Warranty

Metal
Build

Works with
Android & iOS

Connect With
XLR & USB

Remote
Controls

ESS Sabre ES9028PRO
DAC Chip

DESCRIPTION

Experience the best Music Streamer combo with the Matrix Audio element i. With a discrete component headphone amplifier circuit, it offers a powerful output of 1300mw. This is enough to drive sensitive IEMs as well as full-sized headphones. You can even connect it to power amplifiers and active speakers. Expect a dynamic performance with almost nil background noise.

Stream audio wirelessly or in wired mode with the element i. You can stream audio from any room over WiFi, DLNA or AirPlay with the help of the MA player. The element i is also Roon ready. What's more? You can control the music wherever you are with the MA Remote app (available for iPhone, iPad and Android phones). This is integrated with Tidal and will soon support Qobuz as well.

With the element i, Matrix Audio aimed to create a Streamer that was cost-effective but at the same time packed a powerful punch. This can be seen in the high-quality components like the Freescale i.MX6 series dual-core ARM processor in the MA player. Each circuit uses multi-channel low-ripple LDO. While it's powered by an external power supply, the power conditioning section is never compromised. The IIS LVDS port connects to the XMOS XU208 USB Interface which in turn connects to the ESS ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC. Overall, the perfect combination for Hi-Res Audio.

SPECS

HARDWARE PLATFORM

CPU	NXP i.MX 6Dual 2x Cortex-A9 @1.2 GHz
D/A CHIP	ES9028PRO
CLOCK SOURCE	SiTime SiT8103

DIGITAL INPUT

COAXIAL & OPTICAL	PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)
IIS LVDS	PCM 16-32Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (DoP) DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz, 45MHz (Native)
USB AUDIO	PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz (DoP) DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz (Native)

LINE OUTPUT

XLR
SNR	>-127dB
THD+N	<0.00025%@1k，<0.00027%@20Hz-20kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@150kHz
CHANNEL CROSSTALK	>-143dB
AMPLITUDE	4.0VRMS@0dB
RCA
SNR	>-120dB
THD+N	<0.00040%@1k，<0.00045%@20Hz-20kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	20Hz-20kHz ±0.05 -3dB@100kHz
CHANNEL CROSSTALK	>-114dB
AMPLITUDE	2.0VRMS@0dB

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

SINGLE ENDED
SNR	>-111dB@2VRMS
THD+N	<0.0006%@1VRMS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE	20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@47kHz
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE	<0.6Ω
OUTPUT POWER	1320mW@33Ω，248mW@300Ω，124mW@600Ω，1%THD
GAIN	+12dB

NETWORK

LAN	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
WLAN	2.4GHz, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standard

MA PLAYER

FORMAT SUPPORTED	MP3 , WMA , WAV , AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF
PCM SAMPLING RATE	PCM 16/24/32Bit 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz
DSD SAMPLING RATE	DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz
ROON READY	PCM 16-24Bit 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz
AIRPLAY	PCM 16Bit 44.1kHz

USB STORAGE DEVICE

COMPATIBLE

element i can use the devices which conform to the USB mass storage standard and supports FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file formats, but is not guaranteed to be compatible with all storage devices or memory cards.

POWER

POWER VOLTAGE	DC12V ≥1.67A
POWER SUPPLY PORT	outer diameter 5.5mm; inner diameter 2.1mm (+ for inner, - for outer)
STAND-BY POWER CONSUMPTION	<6 W
SLEEP POWER CONSUMPTION	<10W
MAX POWER CONSUMPTION	<20W

OTHERS

DIMENSIONS	240×220×55mm (L×W×H, including protruding parts)
WEIGHT	1.5kg

IN THE BOX

BOX CONTENTS	1. Matrix Audio element i
	2. RM3 remote control
	3. Power adapter
	4. USB cable

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FAQs

: The warranty period on all Matrix Audio products is 1 year from the date of purchase. In order to claim warranty, please visit our Matrix Audio warranty page.
: The Matrix Audio - element i features ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC Chip that delivers best in class audiophile grade sound quality.
: The Matrix Audio - element i has 'Virtual Remote Control' feature, you can proceed all the setting operations of the unit through the app.
: Yes, the Matrix Audio - element i enables you to play music from your smartphone or other mobile devices via AirPlay & DLNA for convenient wireless streaming.
: It supports MP3 , WMA , WAV , AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF.

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Don't sweat it, this Matrix Audio element i comes with a 1 year warranty from Matrix Audio that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

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