Matrix Audio TS-1 Music Streamer, DAC, Headphone Amplifier

Matrix Audio TS-1 Music Streamer, DAC & Headphone Amplifier

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 high-res music streamer, premium DAC and high quality headphone amplifier into one compact device. Paired with your favourite headphones or active loudspeakers, and you'll have a high-quality 2 channel Hi-Fi system ready to go.

Whether you're a digital audio fan 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.

Key Features:

• Hi-Res Music Streamer, DAC & Headphone Amp In One
• 2 x AKM AK4493SEQ Premium DAC
• Dual Femtosecond Clocks Powered by Independent Low-Noise Linear Regulators
• Dual Headphone Outputs for 6.35mm Unbalanced & 4.4mm Balanced
• Drives High-Impedance Headphones Effortlessly
• Large Colour Touch Screen Display
• Option For Linear Power via DC In
• Supports Playback of Files up to PCM 768kHz, DSD 24.58MHz, MQA 384kHz
• Supports Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, vTuner etc
• Supports Optional M.2 NVMe SSD Drives & USB Mass-storage
• XLR and RCA Line Outputs
• Subwoofer Preout
• HDMI ARC Input for Connecting to a TV
• Stereo RCA Analogue Input with 3 Input Gain Levels
• Playback Local Music File from USB & NAS Storage Devices
• Digital Inputs Including Coax, Optical & USB Audio
• Gigabit Ethernet & Dual-Band Wi-Fi
• New "Matrix Design" language
• Elegant Industrial Design & Refined Build Quality

User Manual (PDF, 1.35MB)

Matrix Design

The TS-1s industrial design showcases a new concept of simplicity. With hundreds of circular perforations of varying sizes and depths arranged in an array on the simple hexahedron, resembling rhythmic beats dancing and emerging on the surface.

"Evaluating audio products from the dimensions of 'listening' and 'looking' has always been our consistent philosophy. From concept to design, every step contains the love for music and the pursuit of beauty."

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

Audio Centre

Designed with the concept of an "all-scenario audio centre", the TS-1 features five input sources: 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 quality XLR and RCA analogue output connections, 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 synchronised 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.

Dedicated Headphone Outputs

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 minimises 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

The TS-1 features a fully balanced design, with each channel being equipped with an AKM AK4493SEQ DAC chip, operating together 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

The TS-1 is 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

NAS drives are fully supported, 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 a 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.

NVMe SSD Slot

An NVMe SSD slot is located at the bottom of the chassis, allowing for easy installation of an SSD (not included). A specially designed, independent ultra-low-noise power supply ensures a quiet operating environment for the SSD - something that sets it apart from conventional computers.

Seamless Network Connectivity

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 prioritises 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.