Matrix Audio TS-1 Streaming DAC & Headphone Amp – Roon Ready, HDMI ARC, 4.4mm Balanced

Build a compact connected listening system around the Matrix Audio TS-1. Its network streamer, balanced DAC and headphone amplifier provide flexible playback through headphones, active speakers or a wider hi-fi system.

Key Features

• Dual AK4493SEQ DACs – one chip per channel, each with its own low-noise supply, for more dynamic range and clearer layering.
• High-bias discrete headphone amp – 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm outputs, 1-ohm output impedance and two output levels cover sensitive IEMs through to high-impedance headphones.
• Built-in streaming – Roon Ready, Audirvana, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, QPlay and UPnP/DLNA, controlled with the MA Remote App on iOS or Android.
• Five inputs – optical, coaxial, USB Audio, HDMI ARC and RCA analog, switchable from the IR remote or app.
• XLR, RCA and subwoofer outputs – drive active speakers directly and add a subwoofer below 150Hz for a 2.1 system.
• Library tools – mount a NAS or cloud drive, rip CDs with a USB drive, add an NVMe SSD and share storage over SMB.

Good to Know

Wi-Fi 6 is built in, but a wired network is recommended for stable hi-res streaming. A DC input lets you upgrade to an external linear power supply later; when connected, it takes priority over the internal AC supply.

Technical Specifications

• DAC: 2 x AK4493SEQ, fully balanced
• Clocks: Dual femtosecond clocks (44.1kHz and 48kHz families)
• Headphone outputs: 4.4mm balanced, 6.35mm single-ended
• Headphone output impedance: 1 ohm
• Inputs: Optical, coaxial, USB Audio, HDMI ARC, RCA analog
• Line outputs: XLR, RCA (two output voltage settings)
• Subwoofer output: below 150Hz, volume-linked
• Network: Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6
• Storage: NVMe SSD slot, NAS and cloud mounting
• Power: AC, plus DC input for external linear supply