Matrix Audio TS-1

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This is parallel imported European stock that is fully compatible with Australian 240V power. An Australian power cable and tax invoice receipt will be provided.

There is an average lead time of 2-3 weeks for this product. We don't hold stock of this model, it is always ordered on demand from our suppliers. A more accurate dispatch time estimate will be provided upon purchase, otherwise please contact us prior to purchase.

FREE delivery or local pickup by appointment at Carlingford NSW.

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- Warranty provided by Electronic Forefront Australia Pty Ltd (ABN: 84 618 813 488) of any manufacturer defects. Within 30 days, a replacement/refund will be offered. After 30 days, a repair/replacement/refund will be offered depending on the nature of the defect.

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The Versatile Master
Matrix Audio proudly presents the TS-1, a new-generation all-in-one solution for headphone and active monitor audiophiles. Adhering to the core philosophy of "simplifying complexity", the TS-1 seamlessly integrates a streamer, DAC and headphone amplifier into one compact device. Pair it with your favourite headphones or active speakers, and you'll have a high-quality Hi-Fi system ready to go. Whether you’re a digital audio guy seeking convenience or a discerning audiophile with picky ears for sound quality, the TS-1 offers a one-stop solution that strips away the unnecessary and brings music back to its pure essence.



Focused on Experience
Powered by the Hi-Fi streaming hardware platform from the Matrix Audio M Series, the TS-1 delivers a significant leap in performance. Its upgraded display and the continuously evolving MA Player Hi-Fi Streaming OS, paired with the MA Remote App, provide seamless compatibility with both iOS and Android devices. Whether using a smartphone or tablet, you'll experience an effortlessly smooth and intuitive user experience.



Unlimited Resources at Your Fingertips
Access an extensive library of high-resolution music, including TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO and internet radio - all seamlessly integrated into one device.



Support streaming protocols including Roon Ready, Audirvana, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Conncet, AirPlay2, QPlay and UPnP/DLNA.



Audio Centre
Designed with the concept of an "all-scenario audio centre," it features five input interfaces: optical, coaxial, USB Audio, HDMI ARC, and RCA analogue inputs. Whether it is in living room entertainment, in a desktop setup, a vinyl system, or modern streaming music, all audio sources can be seamlessly connected to achieve "one device for all scenarios". Effortlessly switch audio sources using the IR remote or the MA Remote App.



From Desktop to Living Room
With high-standard XLR and RCA analogue output interfaces, building an active speaker system becomes easier. No need to worry about amplifier matching or complex wiring—whether creating a desktop Hi-Fi system or enhancing your living room entertainment, you can achieve studio-quality sound in a minimalist way. The analogue outputs offer two output voltage settings, catering to active speakers with different gain requirements.



Subwoofer Output
A newly added subwoofer output specifically handles audio frequencies below 150Hz with synchronized volume control of the line output. With this interface, you can easily connect an active subwoofer to compensate for the limited low-frequency extension of small active speakers. Whether you're enjoying music or watching TV, it creates a more immersive audio experience and opens up new possibilities for a 2.1-channel setup.



Refined Tuning
Equipped with 6.35mm unbalanced and 4.4mm balanced outputs, the new fully balanced, high-bias discrete headphone amplifier has an output impedance of just 1 ohm. This ensures effective voltage dynamics, even with low-impedance, high-sensitivity headphones. Especially tuned for modern high-resolution headphones, it maintains high-frequency extension while subtly restraining the highs for a more comfortable, long-term listening experience. With a two-level output voltage setting, it effortlessly handles both low-impedance IEMs and high-impedance full-sized headphones.



Independent Layered Design
Ingeniously, the analogue and digital circuits are arranged on separate PCB layers, with the digital section on the lower layer and the analogue section on the upper layer. This approach minimizes interference between circuits and facilitates efficient heat dissipation for the high-bias headphone amplifier. The analogue PCB features a fully symmetrical left-right design, ensuring stable audio signal transmission from the circuit architecture level. This not only enhances audio performance but also improves the overall reliability of the product.



Fully Balanced DAC
Featuring a fully balanced design from digital to analogue, each channel is equipped with an AK4493SEQ chip, with its dual DAC units operating in parallel. This configuration significantly enhances dynamic range, bringing richer sound details and more distinct layering. Notably, the power supply sections of the two DAC chips are completely independent, with each chip powered by a dual-channel ultra-low-noise LDO. This ensures that the performance of the DAC chips is fully unleashed, delivering pure, high-fidelity audio output.



Dual Femtosecond Clock
Equipped with two compact ultra-low phase noise femtosecond clocks, each dedicated to serving as the clock reference for 44.1kHz and 48kHz sampling rates and their multiples. Powered by independent low-noise linear regulators, and with intelligent control through FPGA, it automatically handles frequency division and switching operations. This design lays a solid foundation for low-jitter digital audio output.



Enjoy Local & Cloud Music
Mount your NAS drive to the device, allowing you to create a music library directly from your NAS. If your music is stored in the cloud drive, such as Baidu Netdisk, it can also be mounted directly on the device. With MA Remote App, music files from NAS and cloud drive can be copied to internal storage of TS-1 conveniently.



Digital Management
Simply connect an USB CD drive and use the MA Remote App, you can convert CD albums into digital audio files and save them to the device's internal storage. This process creates a digital copy of your precious CDs, seamlessly combining the high-quality audio of CDs with the flexible management of streamers. Users can enjoy the unique ritual of CD playback while transcending the limitations of physical media, turning valuable music resources into digital formats for convenient playback. Let music become a constant, beautiful companion in your life.



Shareable Internal Storage
With the SMB protocol, computers on the same network can easily access the device's storage, making it simple to manage your music library. Additionally, the device can function as a NAS, enabling other streamers on the same network to seamlessly play the stored music.



SSD Storage - Fast And Quiet
The bottom of the device features an NVMe SSD slot, allowing for the installation of an SSD to expand internal storage. A specially designed ultra-low-noise independent power supply ensures a quiet operating environment for the SSD, which surpasses what an ordinary computer can offer.



Flexible Connection Options
If wired connection is inconvenient for you, the TS-1’s Wi-Fi 6 connectivity offers a simple and convenient solution. To ensure optimal sound quality and stable performance during high resolution audio streaming, it is recommended to give priority to use a wired connection.



Option For Linear Power
The TS-1 is specially designed with an DC power input to unlock its full performance potential with adding a linear power supply. When both external power and AC power are connected, the system prioritizes the external power supply and disconnects the AC power, retaining only the ground connection. Additionally, the product is equipped with a power filter and multiple low-noise LDOs to power each circuit unit independently, ensuring pure and stable power delivery in every aspect.



SPECIFICATIONS

Digital Input
COAXIAL & OPTICAL:
   PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
   DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)

HDMI ARC: PCM 16-24Bit /44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

USB Audio:
   PCM 16-24Bit /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 (Native)

Aux In
SNR: 100dB A-weighting
THD+N: < 0.004%@1k,<0.004%@20Hz-20kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@40kHz
Crosstalk: >-105dB
MAX Input Level: 2.1VRMS

Line Out
XLR:
   SNR: 123dB A-weighting
   THD+N: < 0.00018%@1k, < 0.00022%@20Hz-20kHz
   Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@80kHz
   Crosstalk: >-140dB
   Output Level: 4.5VRMS @ 0dB / 0~4.5VRMS Adjustable

RCA:
   SNR: 120dB A-weighting
   THD+N: < 0.00020%@1k,<0.00022%@20Hz-20kHz
   Frequency Respons: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@80kHz
   Crosstalk: > -120dB
   Output Level: 2.2VRMS @ 0dB / 0~2.2VRMS Adjustable

SUB:
   Cutoff Frequency: 150Hz@-3dB
   Output Level: 2.2VRMS @ 0dB / 0~2.2VRMS Adjustable

Headphone Output
4.4mm Balanced:
   SNR: 119dB A-weighting
   THD+N: < 0.0004%@20Hz-20kHz 4VRMS
   Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5 -3dB@22kHz
   Output Impedance: < 2Ω
   Output Power: 1000mW@33Ω, 1000mW@300Ω, 500mW@600Ω, 1%THD
   Gain: +12dB

6.35mm Unbalanced:
   SNR: 116dB A-weighting
   THD+N: < 0.0004%@20Hz-20kHz 2VRMS
   Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5 -3dB@22kHz
   Output Impedance: < 1Ω
   Output Power: 1400mW@33Ω, 250mW@300Ω, 130mW@600Ω, 1%THD
   Gain: +12dB

Network
LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

USB
2 x USB 3.0
The USB port provides a maximum power of 5V/1A.
The USB port works with 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.

MA Player
Controller app: MA Remote App

Local Playback:
   Format Supported：MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE, ISO
   PCM  16-24Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
   DSD  2.82MHz, 3.07MHz, 5.64MHz, 6.14MHz, 11.29MHz, 12.29MHz, 22.58MHz, 24.58MHz

Roon Ready:
PCM  16-24 Bit /44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
DSD  2.82MHz, 5.64MHz, 11.29MHz, 22.58MHz

QQ Music: The audio specs depend on the service provider
AirPlay 2: The audio specs depend on the service provider
DLNA/UPnP: The audio specs depend on the service provider
TIDAL Connect: The audio specs depend on the service provider
Qobuz Connect: The audio specs depend on the service provider
Spotify Connect: The audio specs depend on the service provider
vTuner: The audio specs depend on the service provider
Radio Paradise: The audio specs depend on the service provider

Trigger
Trigger in: DC 6-12V<10mA
Trigger out: DC 12V/50mA MAX

Storage Extension
M.2 2280 2260 2242 NVMe PCIe SSD slot
SSD supporting PCIe 3.0/4.0/5.0 standards. The maximum power specification provided by the expansion slot is DC 3.3V3A.

Power
AC input:
   Wide voltage switching power supply
   Power Voltage: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz
   Standby Power Consumption: < 5W
   MAX Power Consumption: < 35W

DC input:
   External power voltage: DC 12V ±10%
   External power wattage: Larger than 36W
   Power plug: Outer diameter 5.5mm; inner diameter 2.1mm (+ for inner, - for outer)

Weight & size
Weight: 2.89kg (6.37 pounds)
Dimension:
   Width: 280 mm (11.02 inches)
   Depth: 210 mm (8.27 inches)
   Height: 82 mm (3.23 inches)

Accessories
Power cable x 1
IR Remote x 1
Printed material x 1

* Specifications subject to changes without prior notice.