Matrix Audio Unveils NT-1 and TT-1 Network Players Enhancing Streaming Performance

The TT-1 serves as the entry-level option within the M-series, offering a compact design with a width of 28 centimeters. Priced at €2,249, it provides versatile digital outputs including Coaxial (RCA), Optical (Toslink), AES/EBU, USB-DAC, and an IIS-LVDS output via HDMI. This configuration allows seamless integration with a wide range of DACs, ensuring flexibility in system setup. Additionally, the TT-1 is equipped with a LAN port and dual USB ports, facilitating easy connection of external storage devices and CD drives. Users can manage their music libraries and perform CD ripping through the intuitive touch screen or the MA Remote app, with storage handled via an optional NVMe Protocol SSD.

Positioned in the premium segment, the NT-1 is priced at €4,899 and measures 33 centimeters in width. It boasts an enhanced linear power supply for improved digital signal processing stability and includes all the digital output options available on the TT-1. Unique to the NT-1 is the inclusion of an SFP port, enabling fiber optic network connections that provide complete electrical isolation from the network, thereby reducing signal interference and enhancing audio purity. The NT-1 also supports an external 10MHz clock input, allowing users to integrate Matrix Audio’s SC-1 reference clock for superior timing accuracy in digital signal processing.

Both the NT-1 and TT-1 integrate Matrix Audio’s MA Player software and are compatible with the MA Remote app, facilitating comprehensive control over music playback and library management via Android and iOS devices. The internal construction emphasizes isolation and shielding, utilizing an internal switching power supply with the option for an external 12V DC power supply to further elevate performance standards.

Available now through authorized resellers, the Matrix Audio NT-1 and TT-1 represent a significant advancement in network audio streaming, combining robust technical specifications with elegant design to meet the discerning demands of audiophiles.