Matrix Audio NT-1 Reference Digital Audio Transport

The Matrix Audio NT-1 is a reference-grade digital audio transport built to be the definitive source for your high-end DAC. By focusing solely on acquiring, managing, and outputting a perfect digital signal, the NT-1 unlocks the vast universe of network streaming and local file playback without compromise. It combines the powerful hardware of Matrix Audio’s flagship M-series streamers with a dedicated, audio-optimized OS and a suite of pristine digital outputs. Featuring a high-performance linear power supply, an advanced clocking system with an external clock input, and versatile storage options, the NT-1 ensures that the data stream delivered to your DAC is as pure and jitter-free as possible, allowing your system to achieve its full sonic potential.

Key Features:

• Dedicated Digital Transport: A pure digital source with Optical, Coaxial, AES/EBU, IIS-LVDS, and an isolated USB DAC output for universal DAC compatibility.
• Flagship Clocking System: Incorporates a high-precision internal clock and a 10MHz external clock input, allowing for synchronization with a master clock for ultimate performance.
• Full Linear Power Supply: A 60W toroidal transformer and multiple LDOs provide clean, stable, and isolated power to every critical component.
• Versatile Storage Options: Features an internal NVMe SSD slot (up to 4TB) and dual USB 3.0 ports for external drives, with full NAS sharing capabilities.
• Flexible Network Connectivity: Equipped with both Gigabit Ethernet and a 10Gbps SFP port for noise-free fiber optic network connections.
• Roon Ready & Multi-Platform Streaming: Seamlessly integrates with Roon and supports TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2, and DLNA/UPnP.

The Purity of a Dedicated Source

In a high-performance audio system, every component should have a singular focus. The NT-1 is engineered exclusively to be the best possible digital source. By omitting any internal D/A conversion, its entire architecture is optimized for one purpose: delivering a flawless digital audio stream. This includes an audio-specific USB DAC port that is electrically isolated and powered by its own independent linear power supply, eliminating noise and interference from the main processor. From the quiet operation of the NVMe SSD bay to the advanced clocking system, every detail serves to protect the integrity of the digital signal on its way to your DAC.

The Heart of Your Music Library

The NT-1 is built to manage your entire digital music collection, no matter where it lives. The powerful MA Player OS allows you to connect to local NAS drives, mount cloud storage services, and play files directly from external USB drives. For the ultimate integrated library, an internal M.2 NVMe SSD slot allows you to create a silent, high-speed local server with up to 4TB of storage. Once your music is connected, the NT-1 can even act as a NAS, sharing its connected storage with other streamers on your network, making it a true central hub for your home audio.

Precision Timing, Perfect Sound

At the heart of any digital transport is its clock. The NT-1 inherits the exceptional clock system from Matrix Audio's flagship models, ensuring an incredibly stable and low-phase-noise signal for all its digital outputs. For those seeking the absolute pinnacle of performance, a 10MHz external clock input allows the NT-1 to be synchronized with a high-precision master clock like the Matrix Audio SC-1. This bypasses the internal clock and locks the NT-1 to an even more stable reference, resulting in a dramatic improvement in soundstage focus, imaging, and overall realism.

The Listening Room Difference

We’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.

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