Matrix Quattro II DAC/Amp
Versatile Unit With Built-In Preamp
Meant to live at the center of your high-end audio system, the Matrix Quattro II features the highly regarded ES9018S DAC, an XMOS interface, and a LME49600 ultra-low-distortion headphone amp. It comes loaded with a variety of inputs and outputs; the inputs alone include two coaxial, two optical, a USB, and an AES/EBU—an unusually high number, and ideal for switching between many sources. The Quattro II can send signal out either by XLR or RCA. It has a built-in preamp (the output can be boosted by 10 dB) and comes with a remote for convenient control from across the room.
The Reviews Are In
Head-Fi user ostewart says, “Overall, I do like this DAC. It is very handy having a device that I can play all my sources through, along with the USB being very quiet (my one big gripe with the DDS DAC-01). It plays well with my stereo setup, along with being able to plug it into my Feliks Audio Espressivo for headphone listening. The dual headphone output is also handy if using with friends … The remote is lovely, and the volume control is very easy and intuitive to use. A well-made, good-looking, and future-proof product. Very nicely done, Matrix Audio.”
Specs
Digital Inputs
- AES: PCM 16–24Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192 kHz; DSD64 (DoP, dCS）
- Coaxial: PCM 16–24Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192 kHz; DSD64 (DoP, dCS）
- Optical: PCM 16–24Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192 kHz; DSD64 (DoP, dCS）
- USB: PCM 16–32Bit/44.1kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz; DSD64 / DSD128 (DoP, dCS); DSD64 / DSD128 / DSD256 (ASIO native) *Basic type doesn’t support DSD playback
System Support
- Windows 7/8/8.1/10 systems need to install the supplied drivers
- Mac OS X 10.6.4 and above versions work without installing drivers
- Can be used with most Android devices via the OTG cable
- Can be used with iOS devices via Lightning-to-USB camera adapter
Analog Output
- SNR: ＞-122dB 20Hz–20kHz A-Weighting
- THD+N: ＜0.0003% at 1kHz A-Weighting
- Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz (+0.01dB/-0.02dB)
- Crosstalk: ＞-120dB at 1kHz
DAC Mode
- XLR output: 4 Vrms fixed at 0 dBFS
- RCA output: 2 Vrms fixed at 0 dBFS
Pre Mode 0 dB
- XLR output: 0–4 Vrms adjustable at 0 dBFS
- RCA output: 0–2 Vrms adjustable at 0 dBFS
Pre Mode + 10 dB
- XLR output: 0–12 Vrms adjustable at 0 dBFS
- RCA output: 0–6 Vrms adjustable at 0 dBFS
Headphone Output
- Output impedance: 0.3 ohms
- Output power: 1000 mW at 33 ohms at THD+N = 0.01%
- 140 mW at 300 ohms at THD+N = 0.01%
- 80 mW at 600 ohms at THD+N = 0.01%
Power
- Power voltage: 230V position is fit for AC 220V–240V 50/60Hz; 115V position is fit for AC100V–120V 50/60Hz
- Power consumption: ＜25W
- Fuse: AC 250V / 500mA 5 x 20 mm
Physical
- Dimensions, including protrusions: 8.1 x 9.1 x 1.9 in (205 x 232 x 49 mm)
- Weight: 4 lbs (1.83 kg)
Included
- USB cable
- Power cord
- Driver and manual disk
- RM2 remote control
Shipping
Estimated ship date is Oct 31, 2018 PT.
Payment will be collected at checkout. After this product run ends, orders will be submitted to the vendor up front, making all orders final.
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