Matrix Quattro II DAC/Amp Discussions | Drop

Matrix Quattro II DAC/Amp

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roarWolfy

Jun 18, 2018

First time looking at a true external DAC, love clear, crystal sound and need a replacement for my internal Sound Card (Asus Xonar Essence STX). Pairing with Senn 650s. This looks like an amazing deal for the price and has the I/O I need (RCA, USB, 1/4 headphone) but am slightly worried about the volume knob issue reports and reports with a dull sounding headphone amp. Debating if I should jump at this or not. or jump at the airist audio R-2R/THXAAA 789 drops

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Jun 18, 2018

roarWolfyIf you can wait, I'd advise for the THX-AAA. The THX drop is inactive though, was limited to 400-something units...

roarWolfy

Jun 18, 2018

verifonixAny specific reasons to go the R-2R route? and I am assuming link the DAC to a separate amp would be through the RCA connection correct?

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Jun 18, 2018

roarWolfyThrough RCA, yes. This Matrix amp is not bad but quite expensive ($499!) for an already dated design. it uses a ES9018S chip which was released in 2012. So I think, in 2018, you're better off with a newer product like the THX combined with a recent/modern DAC Design, because the technology does become better and better (maginally so, but still better).
I am currently using an 'EL Dac', and have ordered the R-2R as a possible improvement, and waiting for the THX amp to release, so I guess I'm a little biased towards these products though.

roarWolfy

Jun 19, 2018

verifonixHonestly on paper they both look like great products. The reviws for the soundstage of the R2R is geared towards what I want and I can always pair with a good amp when it ships out in December...... 6 months to wait tho is quite awhile

Jun 19, 2018

roarWolfyYes that's definitely true.

RyCan

Oct 1, 2018

verifonixI have been using an EL-DAC for the last couple of months and saw this comment. Have you noticed any significant differences between the EL-DAC and the R-2R?

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Oct 2, 2018

RyCanHi Rycan, the R-2R drop has not shipped yet, but I ended up cancelling my order lol. I was second guessing I really needed a new DAC, so I can't tell you for sure. I doubt there's a lot of dacs out there that will be a big improvement over the EL Dac...

RyCan

Oct 2, 2018

verifonixThe reason I bought the EL DAC is the two Topping drops i joined didn't ship for well over a month after their 2 month shipping delay. Caused me to look elsewhere and I'm glad I did. Very clean output. Very easy to use

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