Matrix Audio ND-1

The transformer mode provides a warmer, more colored sound profile, while the Op-Amp mode offers a high-resolution, transparent, and clinical presentation. This allows you to tailor the DAC's sonic character to match your specific amplifier or personal listening preference.

Yes. The ND-1 features a 100-step high-precision digital volume control and selectable output voltage levels, allowing you to bypass a traditional preamp and connect directly to power amplifiers or active speakers.

By physically separating the digital processing circuits from the sensitive analog output stages, the design minimizes electromagnetic interference. This separation ensures a cleaner signal path and lower noise floor for more accurate sound reproduction.

Yes, the USB Type B and C inputs support PCM up to 768kHz and native DSD up to 24.58MHz. For the highest possible resolution, the IIS LVDS input supports PCM up to 768kHz and DSD up to 49.15MHz.

Yes, the ND-1 includes a dedicated 10MHz external clock input. This allows you to synchronize the DAC with a high-precision master clock for even greater jitter reduction and timing accuracy.

The XLR outputs provide a balanced connection with a higher output level of 4.5Vrms and a superior signal-to-noise ratio of >127dB. The RCA outputs offer a standard 2.25Vrms level and an SNR of >121dB, making them ideal for single-ended equipment.