Matrix Audio MS-1 Music Streamer

Matrix Audio MS-1 Flagship Music Streamer – Redefine HiFi with Pure Digital Precision

Elevate your audio ecosystem to flagship heights with the Matrix Audio MS-1, the pinnacle of the new M Series engineered in China for audiophiles pursuing unadulterated high-resolution playback and seamless integration. This milestone streamer embodies Matrix's vision of traditional HiFi excellence, pairing with the MP-1 preamp and MA-1 power amp for a complete system that prioritizes sonic purity and user intuition. Featuring a minimalist industrial chassis etched with rhythmic perforations, the MS-1 runs on the streamlined MA Player OS, delivering DSD up to 24.58MHz and PCM 32-bit/768kHz from local SSDs, NAS, or services like TIDAL and Qobuz—transforming complex digital sources into natural, coloration-free sound with holographic detail and balanced tone.  

Key Features of the Matrix Audio MS-1  

• MA Player Hi-Fi OS & Remote App: Linux-based platform optimized for audio, with iOS/Android app for browsing local/cloud libraries (e.g., Baidu, QQ Music), streaming from TIDAL/Qobuz/HIGHRESAUDIO, radio (vTuner), CD ripping to DSF/DFF, and hardware tweaks like filters, volume, and display settings.  
  
• Asynchronous Upsampling & DSD Engine: Built-in resampling isolates jitter, boosts detail and density; configurable for personalized sound signatures.  
  
• Dual AK4191 + AK4499 DACs: Parallel mono mode with separate left/right PCBs for exceptional dynamic range and precise reproduction; supports MQA unfolding.  
  
• Ultra-Low-Jitter Clock System: High-performance DPLL synthesis with 45fs jitter; external 10MHz clock input for ultimate refinement.  
  
• Versatile Inputs: Two analog pairs (XLR/RCA) and MM/MC phono preamp for turntables; digital via USB, optical/coaxial (up to 192kHz), IIS-LVDS (up to 768kHz).  
  
• High-End Preamplifier: +10dB gain with 64-resistor/32-relay array for lossless volume control; adjustable XLR pre-outs (0-16VRMS) and fixed RCA/XLR line-outs (up to 5VRMS).  
  
• Network & Storage Excellence: Gigabit Ethernet + SFP fiber for isolation; M.2 NVMe SSD slot (up to 8TB) for silent, vibration-free libraries with SMB sharing.  
  
• Roon & Streaming Ready: Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL/Qobuz/Spotify Connect for multi-room fluidity.  
  
• Dual Toroidal Power Supply: Separate digital/analog transformers with MUNDORF capacitors and low-noise LDOs for rich lows and smooth transients.  
  
• Smart Integration: 12V triggers in/out, RS232, USB 3.0 hosts (5V/1.5A) for mass storage; H-shaped chassis with isolation cavities minimizes interference.

Why Choose the Matrix Audio MS-1 for Your HiFi Upgrade?

The MS-1 advances HiFi streaming by harmonizing hardware sophistication with intuitive software, outshining fragmented digital chains with its 45fs clocking, parallel DACs, and phono integration that deliver pure, uncolored playback—ideal for vinyl-to-digital workflows or high-res archival. Unlike mid-tier streamers prone to jitter or noise, its isolated SFP networking and SSD expansion ensure bit-perfect transport to external DACs or amps, revealing natural timbre and micro-details in everything from orchestral swells to intimate vocals. Audiophiles celebrate its "effortless balance," app-driven simplicity, and modular design, making it a cornerstone for evolving systems. With Matrix's relentless optimization and a two-year warranty, the MS-1 bridges convenience and reference fidelity, offering transformative value for purists seeking a soulful, rhythmic listening experience.  

Detailed Benefits for Your Audio System  

• Jitter-Free Purity: 45fs clocks and upsampling engine sharpen transients and soundstaging, enhancing rhythm and spatial cues without digital harshness.  
  
• Seamless Source Fusion: Phono/analog-to-digital conversion and streaming unification simplify setups, from turntable rips to cloud playlists, with Roon for effortless curation.  
  
• Scalable, Silent Storage: NVMe SSD and network sharing handle vast libraries offline, eliminating HDD noise for uninterrupted, high-res immersion.  
  
• Amplifier-Ready Precision: Lossless preamp and adjustable outputs pair flawlessly with power amps, preserving dynamics and channel balance for full-system synergy.

Technical Specifications  

• DAC Chip: Dual AK4191 + AK4499 (parallel mono mode).  
  
• Supported Formats: Local: PCM 16-24Bit/768kHz, MQA 16-24Bit/384kHz, DSD/24.58MHz; Roon: PCM 16-24Bit/768kHz, MQA/384kHz, DSD/22.58MHz.  
  
• Digital Inputs: Coaxial/Optical: PCM 16-24Bit/192kHz, DSD2.8-3.07MHz (DoP); IIS-LVDS: PCM 16-32Bit/768kHz, DSD/49.15MHz (DoP/Native); USB: PCM 16-24Bit/768kHz, MQA/384kHz, DSD/24.58MHz (DoP/Native).  
  
• Digital Outputs: IIS-LVDS: PCM 16-32Bit/768kHz, DSD/49.15MHz (Native).  
  
• Analog Inputs: XLR: SNR 118dB, THD+N <0.00026%, Max 4.9VRMS; RCA: SNR 110dB, THD+N <0.00060%, Max 2.35VRMS; Phono MM: Gain +45dB, 47kΩ; MC: +65dB, 100Ω.  
  
• Line Outputs: XLR: SNR 131dB, THD+N <0.000068%, 5VRMS Fixed; Pre-Out XLR: 0-16VRMS Adjustable, Gain +10dB; RCA Pre: 0-8VRMS, SNR 127dB.  
  
• Network: Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps, SFP 10/100/1000Mbps.  
  
• Storage: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD x1 (3.3V/3A max).  
  
• Clock Jitter: 45fs (DPLL with external 10MHz input).  
  
• Power: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz (<60W max, <5W standby).  
  
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 430 x 353 x 106 mm (16.93" x 13.90" x 4.17").  
  
• Weight: 14.6 kg (32.2 lbs).  
  
• Accessories: RM4B remote, power cable, manual, warranty card.

Preamplifier & Dual Balanced Output

MS-1 Pre features a built-in preamplifier and a precision resistor array volume control. The preamplifier is composed of multi-stage op-amps, which has a +10dB gain and can output audio signals up to 16VRMS. It compatible with power amplifiers or active speakers directly. Providing excellent channel consistency and distortion characteristics even at low volumes. Additionally, MS-1 Pre offers a pair of fixed-level XLR line outputs, which can be used simultaneously with the pre-out. Enables you to connect it to other recording and monitoring devices.

Ready to Stream with Flagship Soul?

The Matrix Audio MS-1 Flagship Music Streamer is your portal to pure, rhythmic high-res bliss, fusing DAC mastery with intuitive control. Shop now at All Elite Audio for swift fulfillment and pro guidance—awaken your HiFi's true rhythm today. Keywords: Matrix MS-1, flagship music streamer, AK4499 DAC streamer, DSD24.58MHz streamer, femtosecond clock transport, Roon music server, HiFi audio transport, All Elite Audio.