








Matrix Audio
NT-1 Streaming Music Server
$3,999.00 USD
Features
Dual USB 3.0 ports with auto CD ripping to internal storage
NVMe SSD slot with ultra-low-noise independent power supply
Dual-mode femtosecond clock system (internal/external) for precise audio timing
Multiple digital outputs: Optical, coaxial, AES/EBU, and IIS-LVDS
USB DAC interface with electrical isolation for pure signal transmission
NAS and cloud music mounting (supports Baidu Netdisk and SMB protocol)
Smart wake-up and trigger control for automated system operation
SFP module expansion for optical fiber or Ethernet connectivity
Full linear power supply with 60W toroidal transformer and multiple LDOs
What's in the Box?
Warranty
Reshaping the Listening Landscape
Matrix Audio proudly presents the NT-1, a groundbreaking masterpiece designed for audiophiles in pursuit of perfection. This high-end digital audio transport unlocks the vast world of network streaming, extending beyond the limitations of traditional audio sources, and infuses your audio system with new energy.
Inheriting And Upgrading
Matrix Audio introduces a new family design language, equipped with the same Hi-Fi streaming hardware as the M Series. With a powerful core upgrade and a next-level display enhancement, it delivers a brand-new experience that captivates both your ears and eyes.
Continuous Evolution
Easier To Use! The ever-evolving MA Player Hi-Fi Streamer OS and MA Remote App seamlessly adapt to both iOS and Android devices. Whether on a smartphone or a tablet, enjoy a smooth and intuitive interactive experience.
Unlimited Resources at Your Fingertips
- Tidal
- Radio Paradise
- Tidal Connect
- UPnP
- dlna
- Roon Ready
- QPlay
- Qobuz
- Spotify
- Qobuz Connect
- High Res Audio
- Tuner Internet Radio
- AirPlay 2
- Audirvana
- FM
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, such as Baidu Netdisk, it can also be mounted directly on the device.
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, which surpasses what an ordinary computer can offer.
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.
Smart Wake Up & Trigger Control
Whether playing local music or online streaming audio, the device can be automatically woken up. And the back-end DAC or amplifier can be started through the trigger connection, which is automatic and convenient without any manual operation.
Excellent Clock System
This clock system derives from the flagship model of Matrix Audio, which has dual modes. In internal clock mode, the femtosecond clock provides a reference for the RF synthesizer, outputting a highly stable, low-phase-noise audio clock. In external clock mode, the incoming clock signals become the reference for the RF synthesizer, outputting an audio clock that is highly stable, low-phase-noise, and phase-synchronized with the input clock. When paired with the Matrix Audio SC-1 audio-grade clock source, it can further tap into the audio performance potential of the device and move to an even higher level.
Multiple Interfaces
Optical, coaxial, AES/EBU, and IIS-LVDS output ports are available, which can easily connect to various digital audio devices such as DACs and amplifiers to meet your diverse audio connection needs. If you connect it to an active speaker with digital input, you can also enable the digital volume function, eliminating the need to add a speaker controller, and the volume can be adjusted easily.
Ensure Pure Audio Transmission
NT-1 features an audio-specific USB DAC interface with electrical isolation. It not only deeply optimizes transmission noise but also isolates the ground of the USB port from the device ground wire, fundamentally reducing noise and interference during audio transmission and ensuring the purity of the audio signal.
It is worth mentioning that the linear power supply of NT-1 is unique, with independent windings and a precise low-noise regulator circuit, providing the USB DAC interface with a dedicated power supply isolated from the digital part, further ensuring the stability and low noise of audio transmission, and bringing you the ultimate Hi-Fi experience.
Flexible Connection Options
With different SFP modules, you can freely expand optical fiber or Ethernet ports as needed. When used with an audio-grade network switch from Matrix Audio, it can create a more efficient and stable network connection to meet the needs of Hi-Fi scenarios.
Full Linear Power
The power supply system is built with a 60W toroidal transformer and multiple LDOs. The power for the digital audio processing core and the USB DAC interface is supplied by two independent windings of the transformer, ensuring stable operation of each part and effectively reducing noise interference.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical Specifications | |
| Weight | 4.6 kg (10.14 pounds) |
| Dimensions | Width: 330 mm (12.99 inches) Depth: 267 mm (10.51 inches) Height: 97 mm (3.82 inches) |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Storage Extension | M.2 2280 / 2260 / 2242 NVMe PCIe SSD slot × 1 Maximum power: DC 3.3V/3A |
| External Clock Input | 10MHz / 50Ω / Sine wave or square wave input |
| Audio Specifications | |
| Digital Output - COAXIAL, OPTICAL & AES/EBU | PCM 16-24Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz DSD 2.8MHz (DoP) |
| Digital Output - IIS LVDS | PCM 16-32Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz DSD 2.82MHz, 3.07MHz, 5.64MHz, 6.14MHz, 11.29MHz, 12.29MHz, 22.58MHz, 24.58MHz |
| USB DAC Output | Depends on connected USB DAC device specifications Maximum: PCM 32Bit/768kHz and DSD 24.58MHz Power supply: 5V/1A low-noise |
| Local Playback Formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE, ISO PCM 16-24Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz DSD 2.82MHz, 3.07MHz, 5.64MHz, 6.14MHz, 11.29MHz, 12.29MHz, 22.58MHz, 24.58MHz |
| Roon Ready | PCM 16-24Bit / 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz DSD 2.82MHz, 5.64MHz, 11.29MHz, 22.58MHz |
| Streaming Services | QQMusic, AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect, vTuner, Radio Paradise Audio specifications depend on service provider |
| Controller App | MA Remote App |
| Connectivity Specifications | |
| Network - LAN | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Network - SFP | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 × 2 Maximum power: 5V/1A per port Supports FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file formats Compatible with USB mass storage devices |
| Trigger Input | DC 6-12V < 10mA |
| Trigger Output | DC 12V/50mA |
| Power Specifications | |
| Power Voltage | AC 100V-120V 50/60Hz or AC 220V-240V 50/60Hz Auto Range |
| Standby Power Consumption | < 5W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | < 50W |
