FS: Matrix Mini-i DAC

[mr sneff]

Time for a bit of a clearout, I have a newer version of this excellent DAC so this is now surplus to requirements.
Can be used as a headphone amp, fixed output to amp/preamp, variable output to power amp. RCA and balanced outputs.
Metal bodied remote control. Slight mark on top of casework. BNC to RCA adaptors included, no mains cable.
Review here (http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/hi-fi-accessories/matrix-mini-i-dac-977524/review)
£115to include insured courier to a UK address. Payment by PayPal friends & family or bank transfer.

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[struth]

3 in and a pass though is that David... looks very good and a bit of a bargain

[mr sneff]

Now SOLD, subject to payment.

[mr sneff]

SOLD

[Lawrence001]

And looking forward to trying it out.. bit of an experiment in balanced amping with a >50% chance I will upgrade soon after if anyone wants to try it after me..

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[Lawrence001]

Surely there's no way this in balanced mode could beat my MF trivista with rca??

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[Johnny nocash]

And looking forward to trying it out.. bit of an experiment in balanced amping with a >50% chance I will upgrade soon after if anyone wants to try it after me..

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Get in touch if you do Lawrence:)

[Lawrence001]

Get in touch if you do Lawrence:)
Sure how's the HHB recorder doing btw?

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[Lawrence001]

Arrived today and set it up, initially with my integrated to check the volume before plugging it into my class d power amp. Good job I did as it was set up in dac mode not preamp. Once I learned how to set it as a pre amp it went into my power amp. Nice feature that it remembers the volume setting when switched off, I've had dacs that didn't and was always worried I would blow something.

Anyway, I've not been 100% happy with my passive into the class d amp as I think there is an impedance mismatch, no such worries with this. Halfway through telegraph road and I remembered I was supposed to be analysing its performance I had completely forgot. That about sums it up, very musical and a dac for those who want to enjoy the music not the source. As with many such components if you spend hours A/B'ing them you'll find faults but why bother? And for the money its a no brainer. David, please let me know how the new version is, I might want to get one myself, although slightly wary the Sabre dac may take away from the musicality and get lost in detail. Thanks for the dac anyway.

[mr sneff]

Hi Lawrence, glad you're enjoying the DAC. The newer version, mine is from 2015 (I didn't need the Bluetooth of the 2016 version as I already have an excellent Audioengine Bluetooth receiver) sounds very similar, perhaps a tad more refined and detailed. Cosmetically the unit is better finished and has a few exrra facilities, DSD and some digital filter options. If you're enjoying the DAC as it is I'm not sure that the upgarde is worth it.