








Matrix Audio
TS-1 Streaming Music Server Dac and Headphone Amplifier
$2,499.00 USD
Features
Dual AK4493SEQ DAC chips per channel in fully balanced configuration
6.35mm unbalanced and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs with 1Ω impedance
Extensive streaming service support: TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect
Five versatile inputs: optical, coaxial, USB Audio, HDMI ARC, and RCA analog
XLR and RCA outputs with dual voltage settings for active speakers
Dedicated subwoofer output with synchronized volume control (below 150Hz)
Dual femtosecond clocks for ultra-low jitter and pristine audio reproduction
NVMe SSD expansion slot with dedicated ultra-low-noise power supply
Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with optional DC input for linear power supply upgrades
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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 favorite 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
Access an extensive library of high-resolution music, including TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDI, O, and internet radio - all seamlessly integrated into one device.
Support streaming protocols including Roon Ready, Audirvana, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay2, QPlay, and UPnP/DLNA.
Audio Center
Designed with the concept of an "all-scenario audio center," it features five input interfaces: optical, coaxial, USB Audio, HDMI ARC, and RCA analog inputs. Whether it is in a 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-standard XLR and RCA analog output interfaces, 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 analog 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 synchronized 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.
Refined Tuning
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 analog and digital circuits are arranged on separate PCB layers, with the digital section on the lower layer and the analog section on the upper layer. This approach minimizes interference between circuits and facilitates efficient heat dissipation for the high-bias headphone amplifier. The analog 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
Featuring a fully balanced design from digital to analog, each channel is equipped with an AK4493SEQ chip, with its dual DAC units operating 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
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 Fan PGA, it automatically handles frequency division and switching operations. This design lays a solid foundation for low-jitter digital audio output.
Enjoy Local & Cloud Music
Mount your NAS drive to the device, 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 the MA Remote App, music files from NAS and cloud drives can be copied to the internal storage of the 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.
SSD Storage Fast And Quiet
The bottom of the device features an NVMe SSD slot, allowing for the installation of an SSD to expand internal storage. A specially designed ultra-low-noise independent power supply ensures a quiet operating environment for the SSD, surpassing what an ordinary computer can provide.
Flexible Connection Options
If a 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 using a wired connection.
Option For Linear Power
The TS-1 is specially designed with a DC power input to unlock its full performance potential by adding a linear power supply. When both external power and AC power are connected, the system prioritizes 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.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical Specifications | |
| Weight | 2.89 kg (6.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | Width: 280 mm (11.02 inches) Depth: 210 mm (8.27 inches) Height: 82 mm (3.23 inches) |
| Accessories | Power cable × 1 IR Remote × 1 Printed material × 1 |
| Digital Input Specifications | |
| COAXIAL & OPTICAL | PCM 16-24 Bit / 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz DSD 2.8 MHz (DoP) |
| HDMI ARC | PCM 16-24 Bit / 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz |
| USB Audio | PCM 16-24 Bit / 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz, 705.6 kHz, 768 kHz DSD 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz (DoP) DSD 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz, 22.4 MHz (Native) |
| Analog Input Specifications | |
| Aux In - SNR | 100 dB A-weighting |
| Aux In - THD+N | < 0.004% @ 1 kHz, < 0.004% @ 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Aux In - Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz ±0.1 dB, -3 dB @ 40 kHz |
| Aux In - Crosstalk | > -105 dB |
| Aux In - Maximum Input Level | 2.1 VRMS |
| Line Output Specifications | |
| XLR - SNR | 123 dB A-weighting |
| XLR - THD+N | < 0.00018% @ 1 kHz, < 0.00022% @ 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| XLR - Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz ±0.1 dB, -3 dB @ 80 kHz |
| XLR - Crosstalk | > -140 dB |
| XLR - Output Level | 4.5 VRMS @ 0 dB / 0~4.5 VRMS Adjustable |
| RCA - SNR | 120 dB A-weighting |
| RCA - THD+N | < 0.00020% @ 1 kHz, < 0.00022% @ 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| RCA - Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz ±0.1 dB, -3 dB @ 80 kHz |
| RCA - Crosstalk | > -120 dB |
| RCA - Output Level | 2.2 VRMS @ 0 dB / 0~2.2 VRMS Adjustable |
| SUB - Cutoff Frequency | 150 Hz @ -3 dB |
| SUB - Output Level | 2.2 VRMS @ 0 dB / 0~2.2 VRMS Adjustable |
| Headphone Output Specifications | |
| 4.4mm Balanced - SNR | 119 dB A-weighting |
| 4.4mm Balanced - THD+N | < 0.0004% @ 20 Hz-20 kHz 4 VRMS |
| 4.4mm Balanced - Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz ±0.5 dB, -3 dB @ 22 kHz |
| 4.4mm Balanced - Output Impedance | < 2 Ω |
| 4.4mm Balanced - Output Power | 1000 mW @ 33 Ω, 1000 mW @ 300 Ω, 500 mW @ 600 Ω (1% THD) |
| 4.4mm Balanced - Gain | +12 dB |
| 6.35mm Unbalanced - SNR | 116 dB A-weighting |
| 6.35mm Unbalanced - THD+N | < 0.0004% @ 20 Hz-20 kHz 2 VRMS |
| 6.35mm Unbalanced - Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz ±0.5 dB, -3 dB @ 22 kHz |
| 6.35mm Unbalanced - Output Impedance | < 1 Ω |
| 6.35mm Unbalanced - Output Power | 1400 mW @ 33 Ω, 250 mW @ 300 Ω, 130 mW @ 600 Ω (1% THD) |
| 6.35mm Unbalanced - Gain | +12 dB |
| Streaming & Local Playback | |
| Controller App | MA Remote App |
| Local Playback Formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE, ISO |
| Local Playback - PCM Support | 16-24 Bit / 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz, 705.6 kHz, 768 kHz |
| Local Playback - DSD Support | 2.82 MHz, 3.07 MHz, 5.64 MHz, 6.14 MHz, 11.29 MHz, 12.29 MHz, 22.58 MHz, 24.58 MHz |
| Roon Ready | PCM 16-24 Bit / 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz, 705.6 kHz, 768 kHz DSD 2.82 MHz, 5.64 MHz, 11.29 MHz, 22.58 MHz |
| Streaming Services | QQ Music AirPlay 2 DLNA/UPnP TIDAL Connect Qobuz Connect Spotify Connect vTuner Radio Paradise Audio specs depend on the service provider |
| Connectivity Specifications | |
| Network LAN | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB 3.0 Maximum Power: 5V / 1A per port Supports: USB mass storage standard File Formats: FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS Not guaranteed compatible with all storage devices |
| Trigger In | DC 6-12V < 10 mA |
| Trigger Out | DC 12V / 50 mA MAX |
| Storage Specifications | |
| M.2 SSD Slot | M.2 2280, 2260, 2242 NVMe PCIe SSD Supports PCIe 3.0/4.0/5.0 standards Maximum Power: DC 3.3V / 3A |
| Power Specifications | |
| AC Input | Wide voltage switching power supply Power Voltage: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz Standby Power Consumption: < 5W Maximum Power Consumption: < 35W |
| DC Input | External Power Voltage: DC 12V ±10% External Power Wattage: Larger than 36W Power Plug: Outer diameter 5.5 mm; inner diameter 2.1 mm (+ for inner, - for outer) |
