Matrix Audio MD-1 MD-1P Music Streamer Integrated Amplifier

Packing List

The following items are included in the package:

• Product Unit (MD-1 or MD-1P)
• Remote Control
• Power Cable
• Printed Materials

Product Image Description: Two audio devices, the MD-1 (silver) and MD-1P (black), are shown. Both feature a front panel with a display screen showing album art and playback information. The packing list illustration shows a single product unit, a remote control, a power cable, and a stack of printed materials.

Parts and Names - Front Panel

The front panel of the MD-1/MD-1P features:

1. Power on/Standby Button: Press to power the device on or put it into standby mode. The first startup after connecting power may take approximately 30 seconds.
2. LCD Screen: Displays status information, audio details, and playback controls.
   • A Status Info: Shows time, network connection, storage status, NAS connection, and hardware functions.
   • B Settings Button: Accesses the device's settings menu.
   • C Audio Information: Displays album art, track title, artist, duration, audio format, sampling rate, and filter type.
   • D Playback Control Buttons: Control playback, loop, shuffle, and view the play queue/playlists.
   • E My Favorites Button: Add or remove tracks from favorites.
   • F Control Bar:
     • Input Channel: Selects the input source.
     • Output Channel (MD-1 only): Selects the output channel.
     • Volume and Mute: Adjusts volume, mutes, and unmutes the audio.

Parts and Names - Rear Panel (MD-1)

Rear Panel Connections (MD-1):

Main Section:

1. Optical & Coaxial Input: Connect S/PDIF sources via optical or coaxial cables.
2. HDMI ARC: Connect to TVs with ARC functionality.
3. USB Audio: Connect to a PC, smartphone, or tablet via USB-A to USB-B or USB-C to USB-B cable to use the device as an external sound card. (Note: Lightning to USB Camera Adapter may be needed for Apple devices.)
4. USB: Connect USB storage devices or CD drives (5V/1A max power per port).
5. LAN: Connect to a network router for Gigabit Ethernet.
6. Reset Button: Resets the unit to factory state when the unit malfunctions. Consult Matrix Audio service team for instructions.
7. Trigger Input/Output: Connect to other audio devices via 3.5mm mono plug for linkage control. Output provides a 12V DC signal.
8. Speaker Outputs: One set of speaker outputs.
9. AC Input: Connect the power cable here. Ensure a reliable earth wire connection. A switch is present to completely turn off power; otherwise, the device consumes standby power.

Lower Section:

10. Turntable Grounding Terminal: Connect to the turntable chassis when using the phono input.
11. Phono Input: Connect vinyl turntables (MM cartridges supported) via RCA cables.
12. XLR Analog Input, RCA Analog Input: Connect audio devices with analog outputs.
13. Preamp Output: Connect active speakers or amplifiers.
14. Subwoofer Output: Connect active subwoofers (MD-1 has one).
15. Wi-Fi Antenna: For wireless network connection.

Parts and Names - Rear Panel (MD-1P)

Rear Panel Connections (MD-1P):

Main Section:

1. Optical & Coaxial Input: Connect S/PDIF sources via optical or coaxial cables.
2. HDMI ARC: Connect to TVs with ARC functionality.
3. USB Audio: Connect to a PC, smartphone, or tablet via USB-A to USB-B or USB-C to USB-B cable to use the device as an external sound card. (Note: Lightning to USB Camera Adapter may be needed for Apple devices.)
4. USB: Connect USB storage devices or CD drives (5V/1A max power per port).
5. LAN: Connect to a network router for Gigabit Ethernet.
6. Reset Button: Resets the unit to factory state when the unit malfunctions. Consult Matrix Audio service team for instructions.
7. Trigger Input/Output: Connect to other audio devices via 3.5mm mono plug for linkage control. Output provides a 12V DC signal.
8. Speaker Outputs: Two sets of speaker outputs (A and B), allowing individual or simultaneous use.
9. AC Input: Connect the power cable here. Ensure a reliable earth wire connection. A switch is present to completely turn off power; otherwise, the device consumes standby power.

Lower Section:

10. Turntable Grounding Terminal: Connect to the turntable chassis when using the phono input.
11. Phono Input: Connect vinyl turntables (MM cartridges supported) via RCA cables.
12. XLR Analog Input, RCA Analog Input: Connect audio devices with analog outputs.
13. Preamp Output: Connect active speakers or amplifiers.
14. Subwoofer Output: Connect active subwoofers (MD-1P has dual outputs).
15. Wi-Fi Antenna: For wireless network connection.

Parts and Names - Bottom Panel

SSD Slot

The bottom panel provides an M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD slot for internal storage. It supports SSDs of sizes 2280, 2242, and 2230.

Installation Instructions:

• Turn off and unplug the power cord before installing the SSD. This slot does not support hot-swapping.
• After installation and powering on, the device will prompt to format the SSD. Formatting on the device is recommended to avoid compatibility issues. If the SSD is pre-formatted, this prompt may not appear. Format can be managed via the "Internal Storage" option in the device settings.

Note: The SSD slot supports a maximum power specification of 3.3V 3A. Using an SSD with a working current exceeding 3A may cause instability.

Bottom Panel Image Description: Illustrations show the three steps for installing an M.2 SSD into the designated slot on the bottom of the device.

Parts and Names - Remote Control

The remote control allows operation of the device. Slide the arrowed cover to open the battery holder, observing polarity.

Remote Control Buttons:

1. Power on/Standby: Controls device power state.
2. Working/Battery Status: Indicates device operation and battery level (flashes red when low).
3. Dimmer: Adjusts display brightness.
4. Input Channels: Selects audio input sources.
5. Programmable Buttons: Functionality defined via the MA Remote App.
6. Volume: Adjusts audio volume.
7. Mute/Unmute: Toggles audio mute. Pressing +/- buttons also unmutes.
8. Output Channel (MD-1P only): Cycles through speaker outputs A and B.
9. Playback Control Area: Controls playback functions (play, pause, skip, etc.) when supported by the input channel.

Usage Notes:

• Operate within approximately 8 meters.
• If multiple Matrix Audio devices are present, use address codes (preset to 5) to prevent cross-control. Address codes can be configured in the Settings menu.

Remote Control Image Description: An illustration shows the remote control with numbered buttons. Another diagram illustrates how to open the battery compartment and a table shows how to set address codes.

Operations Before Using - Connect to Network

LAN Connection

Connect the device to your network router using an Ethernet cable. It is recommended to use a DHCP server for automatic IP assignment. Network settings can be manually configured via the "Network" > "LAN" option in the Settings menu. A network connection icon (?) will appear in the status bar.

Wi-Fi Connection

Navigate to Settings > Network > Wi-Fi. Select your network SSID and enter the password. A wireless connection icon (?) will appear in the status bar upon successful connection. The device supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks.

If the connection lacks internet access, a specific icon (e.g., ⚠️) will be shown in the status bar.

MA Remote App

Install the MA Remote App on your iPad, iPhone, or Android device. Ensure the device and your mobile device are on the same network; the app will automatically discover and connect. Manual addition is possible via the Add Device Wizard.

Image Description: Icons for Google Play and Apple App Store are shown for downloading the MA Remote App. A QR code links to a Help Center. A screenshot shows the MA Remote App interface with various settings icons.

Operations Before Using - HD Bluetooth

The device supports HD Bluetooth, including aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, and other high-resolution formats. To connect, navigate to the system settings menu and select the HD Bluetooth option. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.

Operations Before Using - Driver for USB Audio

Windows Installation

When connecting to a Windows 7/8/10/11 computer as an external audio device, install the provided drivers:

1. Double-click the driver installation package and click "Next".
2. Select the installation path and click "Install".
3. Click "Next" after the installation is complete.
4. Click "Finish" to close the Setup Wizard.

Image Description: Screenshots illustrate the step-by-step installation process for the Matrix Audio Devices driver on Windows.

macOS Setup

No driver installation is required for macOS. Simply select "MD-1/MD-1P" as the audio output device in Sound Preferences.

Image Description: A screenshot shows the macOS Sound Preferences window with "MD-1/MD-1P" selected as the output device.

Appendix - Technical Specifications

Digital Input

High-Res Bluetooth

Line In

SUB

Phono Input

Pre Out

General Performance

SUB (Output)

Speaker Output

MD-1

MD-1P

Network

USB

Appendix - Other Specifications

MA Player

• Controller App: MA Remote App
• Local Playback Formats Supported: MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE, ISO
• PCM Support: 16-24Bit/44.1kHz to 768kHz
• DSD Support: 2.82MHz to 24.58MHz
• Roon Ready: PCM 16-24 Bit/44.1kHz to 768kHz, DSD 2.82MHz to 22.58MHz
• Streaming Services: QQMusic, AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, vTuner, Radio Paradise (audio specs depend on service provider).

Trigger

• Trigger In: DC 6-12V <10mA
• Trigger Out: DC 12V/50mA MAX

Storage Extension

• Slot Type: M.2 2280, 2242, 2230 NVMe PCIe SSD slot
• PCIe Support: PCIe 3.0/4.0/5.0 standards
• Max Power Specification: DC 3.3V 3A

Power

• Power Voltage: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz
• MD-1: Standby <5W, Idle <35W, Max <700W
• MD-1P: Standby <5W, Idle <45W, Max <1250W

Weight & Size

MD-1

• Weight: 7.0kg (15.4 pounds)
• Dimensions: Width: 430 mm (16.93 inches), Depth: 331 mm (13.03 inches), Height: 96 mm (3.78 inches)

MD-1P

• Weight: 7.6kg (16.7 pounds)
• Dimensions: Width: 430 mm (16.93 inches), Depth: 331 mm (13.03 inches), Height: 96 mm (3.78 inches)

Dimensions Diagram Description: A diagram shows the external dimensions of the device: 430mm width, 331mm depth, and 96mm height.

Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice for improvement purposes.

Appendix - Software Features

About Roon Ready

Roon Ready certification ensures that Matrix Audio music streamers seamlessly discover and connect to Roon without complex configuration, delivering bit-perfect audio.

About Spotify

Use your phone, tablet, or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how. The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found at: https://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.

Precautions

• This product is for indoor use only.
• For optimal ventilation, maintain a space of at least 5 cm around the device.
• Do not obstruct air vents with items like papers, tablecloths, or curtains.
• Do not place open flames, such as lighted candles, on the device.
• In tropical areas, take care to prevent insects from entering the unit through the air vents.
• Protect the device from water droplets and splashes. Avoid placing liquid-filled items like vases and cups on or near the device.