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Whether you're replacing an aging CD player, upgrading from a computer audio system, or seeking the simplicity of a one-box source component, the A200 delivers unrivaled performance at a real-world price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance DAC with Full MQA Decoding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with the AKM4490 chipset, the A200 supports PCM up to 32bit\/768kHz and DSD up to DSD512 for exceptional sound quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Functions as a preamplifier with adjustable volume control, digital inputs\/outputs, and supports direct connection to power amplifiers or active speakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Storage Capacity: \u003c\/strong\u003eTwo rear-panel slots accommodate user-installable 2.5\" HDD or SSD drives up to 8TB each, allowing up to 16TB of internal storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Clock and Linear Power Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e FPGA-based clock with sub-100fs jitter and a full-linear power supply with individual toroidal transformers ensure low noise and high fidelity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurender Conductor App: \u003c\/strong\u003eAn intuitive app for iPad, iPhone, or Android devices provides easy control of your music library and streaming services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign and Build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A200 features a compact yet robust design with a machined aluminum chassis that complements any high-fidelity music system. Its elegant front panel showcases a vibrant 6.9-inch widescreen LCD display, rendering album artwork and system information in vivid color. The minimalist aesthetic is both functional and visually appealing, with front-panel controls for volume adjustment, playback, and playlist selection. The supplied machined aluminum IR remote control adds convenience, allowing you to manage essential functions without relying on a phone or tablet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivering higher fidelity to your high-resolution digital files and streams, the A200's AKM4490 DAC chipset provides exceptional clarity, transparency, and a natural sonic signature. The full-decoder MQA capability ensures the highest possible sound quality from MQA-encoded content, allowing you to experience music as the artists intended. The linear power supply and precision clock contribute to a low-noise environment, minimizing jitter and ensuring accurate digital audio data transmission. Whether streaming or playing files from its massive storage, the A200 offers a detailed and immersive listening experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the A200 is a high-precision clock generation system incorporating FPGA technology with a sub-100fs jitter-reducing clock generator, ensuring precise timing of digital audio data. The full-linear power supply utilizes three individual toroidal transformers dedicated to the music server, digital circuitry, and DAC, reducing electrical noise and interference. The A200's caching storage system uses a 240GB solid-state drive to cache music for playback, eliminating noise from spinning disks and moving parts. The Aurender Conductor App provides a user-friendly interface for controlling playback and accessing streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, and Internet Radio. MQA full-decoding technology allows for playback of MQA files and streams, delivering studio-quality sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatility and Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A200's flexible connectivity options include unbalanced RCA analog outputs with variable or fixed volume settings, allowing direct connection to power amplifiers, active speakers, or integration with existing preamplifiers. Digital inputs—coaxial and optical—enable the use of the A200's superior DAC with external sources like CD transports or Blu-ray players. A USB audio output is also provided for sending digital signals to other systems or DACs. 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It is a component designed with a singular purpose: to provide the most powerful and sonically pure solution for managing, storing, and playing a vast digital library. The ACS10 masterfully combines a reference-grade CD ripper, a powerful library manager with extensive metadata editing capabilities, and a high-performance music server and streamer into a single, robust chassis. Built with a full linear power supply for ultimate silence, a high-precision TCXO clock, and Aurender's signature caching playback, the ACS10 is a true audiophile instrument, engineered to be the authoritative, meticulously organized, and sonically superior heart of your digital world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Library Management Hub:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Caching Music Server, Streamer, and One-Touch CD Ripper in a single, versatile full-width unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Linear Power Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e A robust linear power supply with a super capacitor-based UPS ensures immaculately clean power for all circuits and safe shutdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Touch CD Ripping:\u003c\/strong\u003e A high-quality, drawer-loading TEAC CD-ROM drive provides automated, one-touch ripping of your CD collection with metadata and cover art lookup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Metadata Editing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dedicated ACS Manager app allows for easy editing of metadata, file management, and library organization right from your tablet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive, Customizable Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available with up to 28TB of internal storage, with larger models featuring increased RAM and caching SSDs for enhanced performance. 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For your cherished CDs, a high-quality, drawer-loading TEAC drive provides a simple, one-touch solution to create perfect, bit-perfect rips, automatically retrieving all metadata and cover art. But its power goes much further. Using the dedicated ACS Manager app, you have complete control to organize your library, edit tags, and even find and delete duplicate files. It’s a powerful tool that allows you to consolidate music from multiple sources into one perfectly curated, easy-to-navigate library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA Foundation of Purity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the ACS10 is a versatile utility, it is also a true audiophile component, built to deliver a sonically superior signal. At its core is a full linear power supply, a critical element for achieving a natural, noise-free sound. This is protected by a unique super capacitor-based UPS, which provides enough power for the unit to shut down safely in the event of a power failure. When you're ready to listen, Aurender's revolutionary caching playback system copies the selected music to a silent SSD, ensuring the noisy storage drives are completely dormant during your listening session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Heart of a System\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ACS10 is engineered to be the powerful, central server for your entire digital ecosystem. Its primary role is to manage your library and serve music with the utmost fidelity to another Aurender player on your network. However, its own dedicated, isolated USB Audio output is so well-executed that it can also function as a superb standalone music server and streamer connected directly to your DAC. With its unique array of three LAN ports, including one that is double-isolated, it offers unparalleled flexibility for complex network setups, ensuring the audio signal path is always protected from noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIntuitive Control, Robust Build\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power and complexity of the ACS10 are managed through a simple and intuitive interface. The acclaimed Aurender Conductor app is your gateway to browsing and playing music from your library and your favorite streaming services. For deep library management, the dedicated ACS Manager app provides a rich, powerful toolset for editing metadata and curating your collection. All of this power is housed in a beautiful, full-width machined aluminum chassis that matches the rest of Aurender's lineup, making it the perfect, authoritative hub for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with The Listening Room, you get more than just gear. As a third-generation, family-run business with a passion for music and decades of experience, we offer personalized service that goes far beyond the sale. Call, text, or email, and you’ll get a real human who knows this equipment inside and out. 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It inherits the core technologies of Aurender's flagship models, including a sophisticated linear power supply, a double-isolated LAN port, and the signature caching playback system, all housed in a beautiful new full-sized chassis. With its powerful Intel quad-core processor and a high-precision TCXO clock, the N200 is designed to deliver a profoundly quiet, pure, and musically engaging signal to your DAC. It is the definitive, versatile heart for a truly state-of-the-art digital system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Intel Quad-Core CPU:\u003c\/strong\u003e A robust processor ensures seamless operation, fast library management, and flawless playback of high-resolution files.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSSD Caching Playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 240GB NVMe solid-state drive is used as a cache for playback, eliminating noise and latency from spinning hard drives for a silent, black background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual User-Installable Storage Bays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two trays for 2.5\" HDD or SSD drives allow you to customize the storage capacity to fit the size of your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinear Power Supply \u0026amp; Super Capacitor UPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sophisticated linear power supply provides clean, stable power, while a super capacitor-based UPS ensures safe shutdown during power outages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Isolated LAN Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e An isolated network port provides a clean, noise-free signal path from your network to preserve the full integrity of the audio source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Precision TCXO Clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator delivers a stable, low-jitter reference for exceptional timing, rhythm, and musical flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Low-Noise USB Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated, isolated USB Audio Class 2.0 output delivers a pristine, noise-free signal to your DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoax SPDIF Digital Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e A basic coaxial output is also provided for connecting to legacy DACs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning 6.9\" Wide IPS Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautiful, high-resolution front-panel display shows vibrant, full-color album art and track information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Format \u0026amp; MQA Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plays all major formats including DSD (up to DSD512) and offers an optional MQA Core-Decoder upgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eA Foundation of Silence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N200 is engineered from the ground up to create a profoundly silent background from which music can emerge. This begins with its sophisticated linear power supply, which provides clean, stable power without the high-frequency noise associated with common switching supplies. This is further enhanced by the double-isolated LAN port, which prevents noise from your router from ever contaminating the sensitive audio circuits. The entire system is protected by a super capacitor-based UPS, ensuring perfect stability and a safe, graceful shutdown in the event of a power failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eThe Caching Advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of every Aurender music server is the revolutionary caching playback system. When you select a track or album for playback, the N200 automatically copies the music from your main storage drives to a silent, 240GB NVMe solid-state drive. The main storage drives are then put to sleep. This means that during your critical listening session, the music is played from a completely silent, non-moving source, eliminating the electrical and acoustic noise generated by spinning hard drives. This is the key to the Aurender's signature, pitch-black background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003ePrecision Timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn digital audio, timing is everything. The N200 employs a high-precision Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) clock. This reference-grade component is far more stable and accurate than the standard clocks found in most computers and streamers. By providing an exceptionally stable, low-jitter timing reference, the TCXO clock ensures that the digital signal is delivered to your DAC with unerring accuracy. The result is a sound that is rhythmically coherent and effortlessly natural, with a focused, stable stereo image and a captivating sense of musical flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eThe Command Center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N200 is designed to be a joy to use. The stunning, 6.9-inch full-color IPS display on the front panel provides a beautiful, at-a-glance view of your music, rendering album art in vibrant detail. All of this power is controlled by the acclaimed Aurender Conductor app for iOS and Android. Conductor is a rich, intuitive interface that makes managing a vast music library—whether from your local drives or from streaming services like TIDAL and Qobuz—an absolute pleasure. It is the perfect fusion of powerful hardware and elegant, user-friendly software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with The Listening Room, you get more than just gear. As a third-generation, family-run business with a passion for music and decades of experience, we offer personalized service that goes far beyond the sale. Call, text, or email, and you’ll get a real human who knows this equipment inside and out. From in-store demos to curated home system design and wide-radius delivery, we’re here to help you get the absolute best out of your purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13″W x 14″D x 3.8″H (3.3″H w\/o Feet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.4 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachined Aluminum Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Panel Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.9″ 1280 x 480 Wide IPS Color LCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x35W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntel Low Power Quad Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLibrary Storage Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2X 2.5″ Compartments (User-Installable Storage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSSD for System \u0026amp; Cache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240GB NVME\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData USB Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2X USB 3.0 (Rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware Suite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAurender Conductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-Isolated Gigabit LAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (Super Capacitors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlay (15W), Peak (35W), Standby (5.1W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio Word Clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCXO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Audio (Dedicated), RCA Coax SPDIF (basic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Output Supported Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM up to 768kHz, DoP up to DSD256, up to DSD 512 Native for USB output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPDIF Output Supported Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM: Up to 32-bit \/ 192 kHz; DSD: Up to DSD64 via DoP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMQA Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMQA Core-Decoder Upgrade Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD (DSF, DFF), WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE and others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42208992395360,"sku":"AURN200SI","price":7900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":42208992428128,"sku":"AURN200BL","price":7900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/n200_silver_front.jpg?v=1754665118"},{"product_id":"matrix-audio-ms-1-flagship-music-streamer","title":"Matrix Audio MS-1 Flagship Music Streamer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Matrix Audio MS-1 is the ultimate expression of a flagship music streamer, engineered to serve as the absolute reference digital and analog source for a high-end audio system. It combines a state-of-the-art network streaming platform, a reference-level dual-mono DAC, and a versatile phono stage into a single, masterfully constructed chassis. Available in two configurations, the standard MS-1 and the MS-1P with a built-in Class A preamplifier, it is built on a foundation of uncompromising electrical and mechanical design, featuring a dual-mono power supply, a fully balanced architecture, and the innovative H-shaped chassis. With its complete suite of digital and analog inputs, the MS-1 is the singular component that can command any audio system with unparalleled purity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the bigger picture, read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tlr\/matrix-audios-n-series-a-full-hi-fi-front-end-in-three-small-boxes\"\u003ehow the Matrix N-Series builds a complete hi-fi front end in three small boxes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwo Configurations:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose the standard MS-1 with fixed-level analog output, or the MS-1P with an added Class A preamplifier and variable outputs to drive a power amplifier or active speakers directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlagship Dual-Mono DAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Employs dual AKM AK4191 and AK4499 flagship D\/A chipsets, one set for each channel, in a fully balanced configuration for the ultimate in channel separation and dynamic range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile MM\/MC Phono Stage:\u003c\/b\u003e A built-in, high-quality phono stage with selectable Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) modes to accommodate any turntable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReference Clocking System:\u003c\/b\u003e A high-performance DPLL clock synthesis circuit delivers jitter as low as 45fs, with an external 10MHz clock input for synchronization with a reference master clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual-Mono Power Supply:\u003c\/b\u003e Two oversized toroidal transformers with square copper wire windings, paired with MUNDORF M-Lytic AG filter capacitors and dozens of ultra-low-noise LDOs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInnovative H-Shaped Chassis:\u003c\/b\u003e A unique, CNC-machined H-shaped structure provides a mechanically grounded, stable, and isolated environment for all internal components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpandable Connectivity:\u003c\/b\u003e SFP fiber optic network port, IIS-LVDS digital in\/out, internal NVMe SSD slot, and Roon Ready certification with MA Remote App control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMS-1 vs MS-1P: Choose Your Configuration\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1 is available in two distinct versions, each tailored to a different system architecture. The standard \u003cb\u003eMS-1\u003c\/b\u003e offers a pair of fixed-level XLR and RCA line outputs, ideal for integration with an external preamplifier or integrated amplifier. The \u003cb\u003eMS-1P\u003c\/b\u003e adds a precision Class A preamplifier stage with a resistor array volume control, providing a pair of variable XLR pre-outs alongside fixed line outputs. This allows the MS-1P to connect directly to a power amplifier or active speakers, eliminating the need for a separate preamp in the signal chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-ms1-preamp-vs-standard-callout.jpg?v=1776945118\" alt=\"Matrix Audio MS-1 Pre vs MS-1 rear panel comparison showing preamp output on MS-1P and line output on standard MS-1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Pinnacle of D\/A Conversion\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1's digital engine is engineered without compromise. It is built around Matrix Audio's first implementation of AKM's flagship D\/A solution, featuring dual AK4191 and AK4499 chipsets operating in parallel mono mode. The left and right channel PCB assemblies are mounted on opposite sides of the chassis, forming a completely dual-mono design for precise signal reproduction and outstanding dynamic range. The entire conversion process is timed by an ultra-low phase noise DPLL clock synthesis circuit that generates a real-time clock signal with jitter as low as 45 femtoseconds. For those seeking the absolute zenith of performance, an external 10MHz clock input allows for synchronization with a reference master clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-ms1-dual-dac.jpg?v=1776945128\" alt=\"Matrix Audio MS-1 dual AKM D\/A chipset independent channel design\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA Precision Class A Preamplifier (MS-1P)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1P variant incorporates a built-in Class A preamplifier of true flagship quality. Its multi-stage op-amp architecture delivers up to +10dB of gain and can output signals up to 16Vrms, making it capable of driving any power amplifier or active speaker directly. Volume control is handled by a precision voltage-divider resistor array composed of 64 precision resistors with 1‰ accuracy, switched by 32 fully sealed reed relays. This configuration ensures lossless attenuation and near-perfect channel consistency across the entire volume range, with operation noise that is virtually inaudible even during continuous volume changes. The MS-1P also retains a pair of fixed-level XLR line outputs for simultaneous connection to recording or monitoring devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-ms1-volume-control.jpg?v=1776945121\" alt=\"Matrix Audio MS-1P precision resistor array volume control\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Complete Analog Hub\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbracing the world of analog, the MS-1 features a highly versatile, built-in phono stage. With selectable modes for both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, each with optimized gain and impedance settings, it can accommodate a wide variety of turntables, from entry-level to high-end. This is complemented by a pair of balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line-level inputs, making the MS-1 a comprehensive hub capable of managing all your analog and digital sources with equal finesse. All analog inputs are converted to digital through a high-precision ADC and can also be routed out through the IIS-LVDS digital output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-ms1-rear-analog-phono.jpg?v=1776945124\" alt=\"Matrix Audio MS-1 rear panel showing analog inputs, phono input, and connectivity\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUncompromising Power and Isolation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation of the MS-1 is its dual-transformer power supply, custom-wound with square copper wire instead of traditional circular cross-section wire. The square profile provides a larger conductor surface, higher current capacity, and lower resistance, translating to better transient response and richer low frequency reproduction. The transformers are paired with MUNDORF M-Lytic AG series filter capacitors and supported by dozens of low-noise and ultra-low-noise LDO regulators feeding every circuit unit, including the internal SSD. This electrical isolation is mirrored by the physical isolation of the innovative H-shaped chassis, which uses a 20mm CNC-machined aluminum beam to create separate, shielded cavities for each critical circuit block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-ms1-transformer.jpg?v=1776945131\" alt=\"Matrix Audio MS-1 square copper wire toroidal transformers and linear power supply\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eH-Shaped Chassis Construction\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H-shaped structure is a unique design created by Matrix Audio for the M series, born from two years of continuous optimization considering mechanical relationships, circuit layout, and exterior appearance. A 20mm CNC aluminum plate forms the core of the H-shaped structure, with all components mounted on the aluminum plate and the entire weight supported by heavy-duty feet installed on the main beam. After the panels are installed, multiple isolated cavities are formed between the main beam and the exterior, effectively reducing interference between circuit modules. The left and right channel circuit modules are symmetrically arranged on either side, creating a balanced visual and electrical architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-ms1-h-chassis.jpg?v=1776945134\" alt=\"Matrix Audio MS-1 H-shaped chassis structure with CNC aluminum main beam\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA Universe of Digital Music\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by the mature MA Player OS and controlled via the intuitive MA Remote App, the MS-1 provides seamless access to your entire digital world. It is a Roon Ready endpoint and supports a vast array of streaming protocols, including TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2, and DLNA\/UPnP. An internal NVMe SSD slot and dual high-power USB 3.0 ports allow you to build a massive local library. With a complete suite of digital inputs and both Gigabit Ethernet and SFP optical network ports, the MS-1 is equipped to handle any digital source or connection with unwavering stability and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExplore the Matrix Audio 1-Series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Matrix Audio 1-Series is a complete flagship system, designed and voiced to work together. If you're assembling or expanding a 1-Series rig, these are the components that pair with this one:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-music-streamer\"\u003eMatrix Audio MS-1c Music Streamer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the new entry to the 1-Series with a Lundahl transformer-coupled analog output stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matrix-audio-mp-1-flagship-preamplifier\"\u003eMatrix Audio MP-1 Flagship Preamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced analog preamplification for a full separates system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matrix-audio-ma-1-flagship-power-amplifier\"\u003eMatrix Audio MA-1 Flagship Power Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, 250W x 2 stereo or 500W mono, designed to anchor an M-Series stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matrix-audio-sc-1-audio-grade-reference-clock\"\u003eMatrix Audio SC-1 Reference Clock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, 10MHz master clock with four synchronized BNC outputs for reference-grade timing across an M-Series system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on trust, not hype. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Input\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoaxial \/ Optical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 16-24Bit \/ 44.1kHz - 192kHz\u003cbr\u003eDSD 2.82MHz (DoP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIS-LVDS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 16-32Bit \/ 44.1kHz - 768kHz\u003cbr\u003eDSD 2.82MHz - 49.15MHz (Native\/DoP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 16-24Bit \/ 44.1kHz - 768kHz\u003cbr\u003eMQA up to 384kHz\u003cbr\u003eDSD 2.82MHz - 24.58MHz (Native\/DoP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Output\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIIS-LVDS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 16-32Bit \/ 44.1kHz - 768kHz\u003cbr\u003eDSD 2.82MHz - 49.15MHz (Native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Input (AUX IN)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR: 118dB A-weighting\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N: \u0026lt;0.00026%\u003cbr\u003eMax Input Level: 4.9Vrms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR: 110dB A-weighting\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N: \u0026lt;0.00060%\u003cbr\u003eMax Input Level: 2.35Vrms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhono Input\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance: 47kΩ\/100pF\u003cbr\u003eGain: +45dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance: 100Ω\u003cbr\u003eGain: +65dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Output\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine Out (XLR Fixed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR: 131dB A-weighting\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N: \u0026lt;0.000068%\u003cbr\u003eOutput Level: 5Vrms (Fixed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre Out XLR Variable (MS-1P only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR: 131dB A-weighting\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N: \u0026lt;0.000068%\u003cbr\u003eOutput Level: 0-16Vrms (Adjustable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre Out RCA Variable (MS-1P only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR: 127dB A-weighting\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N: \u0026lt;0.000076%\u003cbr\u003eOutput Level: 0-8Vrms (Adjustable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetwork \u0026amp; 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The \"c\" stands for Classic, a nod to the tube-era output stage Matrix revisited for this release, and it sits as the new entry point into the flagship M-Series alongside the MS-1 and MP-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-lifestyle-inline.jpg\" alt=\"Matrix Audio MS-1c Silver on a credenza between speakers\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Matrix Audio MS-1c\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAKM VELVETSOUND Flagship DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e AK4191 modulator paired with dual AK4499EX converters, supporting PCM up to 32-bit \/ 768kHz and DSD up to 24.58MHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLundahl Transformer-Coupled Analog Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swedish-made precision audio transformers on XLR and RCA deliver a warm, full-bodied signature not typical of digital sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Femtosecond Clock Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent clocks for the 44.1kHz and 48kHz sample-rate families, with FPGA jitter reduction for low phase noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate Digital and Analog Power Supplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linear supply with multi-channel LDO regulators on the analog stage, isolated from the digital section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Digital Output Suite:\u003c\/strong\u003e AES\/EBU plus coaxial, optical, USB DAC, and IIS-LVDS for pairing with any external DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurable Analog Output Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR at 4.5VRMS and RCA at 2.25VRMS (both adjustable), with 100-step digital volume for direct-to-amp use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMA Player Hi-Fi Streamer OS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roon Ready certification plus Audirvana, Apple Music, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, UPnP\/DLNA, and NAA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal NVMe SSD Slot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expand storage with a PCIe NVMe drive, served to the network with a dedicated low-noise supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable high-resolution streaming wired or wireless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD Ripping and Playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach a USB CD drive to rip or play discs directly through the MS-1c.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC-Machined Aluminum Chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e MA-DAMPER STD internal isolation, co-developed with Audio Bastion, for a quiet mechanical foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMatrix Audio\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix Audio engineers and manufactures high-resolution digital audio components in Xi'an, China, with a reputation for packing flagship DAC chipsets and careful circuit design into products that punch above their price. The Listening Room carries the full 1-Series lineup because Matrix consistently nails the hard parts of digital audio: clock design, power isolation, clean analog output stages, at a fraction of what the European and American boutique brands charge for similar performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFlagship AKM DAC Core\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the MS-1c is AKM's VELVETSOUND flagship conversion system: the AK4191EQ delta-sigma modulator feeding dual AK4499EXEQ current-output converters. This split-chip architecture separates the noise-sensitive modulator from the current-steering output stage, lifting dynamic range to 125dB and pushing the noise floor below what most amplifiers downstream can resolve. The MS-1c handles native PCM up to 32-bit \/ 768kHz and DSD up to 1-bit \/ 24.58MHz, so there is no hi-res format it cannot play without sample-rate conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-akm-dac-chipset-inline.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the AKM AK4191 and dual AK4499EX DAC chipset inside the MS-1c\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eDual Femtosecond Clock System\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c uses two independent femtosecond clocks, one for the 44.1kHz sample-rate family (CD, most streaming) and one for the 48kHz family (hi-res studio masters). A high-speed FPGA handles frequency division and jitter attenuation, so the signal presented to the DAC chip is timed to within femtoseconds of ideal. The audible result is tighter transient edges and more air around instruments, without the smeared stereo image that poorly clocked streamers produce. If you want to reference a single master clock across multiple sources, the MS-1c integrates cleanly with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/matrix-audio-sc-1-audio-grade-reference-clock\"\u003eMatrix Audio SC-1 Reference Clock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-femtosecond-clocks-inline.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the dual femtosecond clock modules on the MS-1c digital board\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eLundahl Transformer-Coupled Analog Output\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the MS-1c earns its Classic badge. Instead of op-amp buffering or direct coupling, Matrix specified Lundahl audio transformers, the Swedish manufacturer used throughout professional and high-end audio for decades, to couple the DAC output to the XLR and RCA jacks. Transformers provide galvanic isolation, naturally roll off the ultrasonic noise that digital systems produce, and add the faint harmonic texture that pulls digital playback closer to the organic presentation of analog sources. You hear it as weight in the lower midrange, a relaxed top end, and vocals that sit forward without etch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-lundahl-transformers-inline.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the two Lundahl LL1582 output transformers on the MS-1c analog board\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eExtensive Digital Outputs\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c is equally usable as a pure digital transport into an outboard DAC. It carries AES\/EBU on XLR, coaxial on RCA, optical on TOSLINK, plus USB DAC and IIS-LVDS on HDMI, covering every digital interface a modern DAC might accept. The USB DAC output supports the same 32-bit \/ 768kHz PCM and 24.58MHz DSD ceiling, and IIS-LVDS transmits true differential I2S for the cleanest possible link to DACs that accept it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-digital-outputs-inline.jpg\" alt=\"Matrix Audio MS-1c rear panel with analog XLR\/RCA and digital AES\/EBU, coaxial, optical, USB DAC, and IIS-LVDS outputs\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eDual Analog Outputs with Configurable Level\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced XLR outputs sit at 4.5VRMS (adjustable to 0V) and single-ended RCA at 2.25VRMS (adjustable to 0V). The selectable levels let you match the MS-1c to preamplifiers of different input sensitivities, or run it direct into a power amplifier or active speakers using the 100-step digital volume control. Output impedance on both is 20 ohms, low enough to drive any amplifier cable without loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-analog-rca-outputs-inline.jpg\" alt=\"RCA interconnects plugged into the Matrix Audio MS-1c analog output stage\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMA Player OS and App Control\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c runs Matrix Audio's MA Player operating system, the same Linux-based streaming platform used across the 1-Series. Control is through the MA Remote App for iOS and Android devices, which handles library browsing, streaming service integration, playback control, and device setup from any mobile on the network. The front-panel IPS display doubles as a secondary control surface for direct interaction at the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-streaming-services-inline.jpg\" alt=\"MA Remote app on a phone showing streaming service playback from the MS-1c\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eStreaming Services and Protocols\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative integration covers Apple Music, TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, plus internet radio. Protocol support spans Roon Ready, Audirvana, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, UPnP\/DLNA, and NAA, plus direct streaming from Dropbox. If you run Roon, the MS-1c is a certified Roon endpoint with full hi-res and DSD support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-ma-remote-app-inline.jpg\" alt=\"MA Remote app with AirPlay 2, TIDAL, Qobuz, Roon Ready, UPnP, DLNA, and AirPlay protocol support\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCD Ripping and Playback\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach any USB CD drive and the MS-1c will play discs directly or rip them into its internal library. This matters if you have a CD collection you want to bring forward into a streaming workflow without running a separate computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-cd-ripping-inline.jpg\" alt=\"Matrix Audio MS-1c with a CD loaded for playback and ripping via USB\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFlexible Storage Expansion\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottom-accessible M.2 NVMe slot accepts PCIe drives in 2280 \/ 2242 \/ 2230 form factors across PCIe 3.0 through 5.0, giving you an internal music library fed by a dedicated ultra-low-noise power rail, far cleaner than anything a general-purpose computer can provide. The internal storage is exposed over the network, so the MS-1c itself functions as a NAS and can serve other streamers on your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-nvme-ssd-slot-inline.jpg\" alt=\"Bottom-accessible M.2 NVMe SSD slot on the Matrix Audio MS-1c\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-library-storage-inline.jpg\" alt=\"MA Remote app album view next to the MS-1c showing USB drive, internal storage, and network drive sources\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWired and Wireless Networking\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGigabit Ethernet handles the highest hi-res PCM and DSD files without drop-outs. When cabling is inconvenient, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz \/ 5GHz) provides a stable wireless alternative for standard hi-res streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-wifi-ethernet-inline.jpg\" alt=\"Matrix Audio MS-1c Wi-Fi 6 antenna and Gigabit Ethernet port\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eRobust Power Architecture\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c runs entirely separate power supplies for the digital and analog sections. The analog side uses a dedicated linear supply feeding multi-channel LDO regulators, which flatten ripple and suppress noise before it can reach the output stage. This is the design choice that lets the transformer-coupled output actually do its job: any noise on the analog rails would ride straight through to the XLR and RCA jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-power-supply-inline.jpg\" alt=\"Linear power supply section inside the Matrix Audio MS-1c\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eChassis and Internal Isolation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix's signature CNC-machined aluminum chassis houses the MS-1c, with the MA-DAMPER STD isolation system co-developed with Audio Bastion absorbing external vibration and supporting the internal boards. The damper pairs an aluminum housing, a rubber damping element, and stainless-steel hardware to decouple the chassis from whatever rack or surface it sits on. Weight is 6.5kg on a footprint of 430 x 315 x 96mm, the same rack-friendly profile as the rest of the 1-Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-damper-materials-inline.jpg\" alt=\"MA-DAMPER STD exploded view showing aluminum housing, rubber damping, and stainless steel hardware\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/matrix-audio-ms-1c-chassis-construction-inline.jpg\" alt=\"CNC-machined aluminum chassis of the Matrix Audio MS-1c with internal shielding\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eExplore the Matrix Audio 1-Series\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-1c is the newest and most accessible streamer in the flagship M-Series. If you're assembling or expanding a 1-Series system, it pairs naturally with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matrix-audio-ms-1-flagship-music-streamer\"\u003eMatrix Audio MS-1 Flagship Music Streamer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the senior streamer, with a fully balanced output stage and optional preamplifier configuration (MS-1P).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matrix-audio-mp-1-flagship-preamplifier\"\u003eMatrix Audio MP-1 Flagship Preamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced analog preamplification for a full separates system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matrix-audio-ma-1-flagship-power-amplifier\"\u003eMatrix Audio MA-1 Flagship Power Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, 250W x 2 stereo or 500W mono, designed to anchor an M-Series stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMatrix Audio MS-1c Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 34%; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 66%; text-align: left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAC Chipset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eAKM AK4191 + dual AK4499EX (VELVETSOUND)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; 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