@MatrixAudio I preordered mini-i PRO 3. I have hope it will not dissapoint me, SQ and functionality
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Matrix Audio Element i USB DAC & Streamer Review
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Bluetooth is only 1 input option, there's IIS and USB type-c inputs provided. Roon Ready is also bit-perfect.
Obviously bluetooth is for convenience not for the best sound quality.
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@MatrixAudio I preordered mini-i PRO 3. I have hope it will not dissapoint me, SQ and functionality
The mini-i pro3 has high impedance on the headphone output which could be an issue if you intend to run low impedance headphones.
That would not be an issue. This is the specs of headphone amp chips, we used 2 pices of TPA6120 to build the balanced headphone amp.
The output impedance of the mini-i pro3 is 22ohms?
The balanced headphone amp output impedance is smaller than 22 ohms, the unbalanced output impedance is smaller than 11 ohms.
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@MatrixAudio, really interested in the mini-i PRO 3! Can we expect a review from @amirm in the near future?
Is the mini-i PRO 3 product available and if so, how is it ordered in the US?
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To be honest I don't need imputs, BT is only to make my wife's and children's life easier.
I was thinking about Spotify connect, Tidal. Stream without useing Roon, I know that it is roon ready but ROON cost extra money.
I will useit as a streamer with DAC, connected to Musical Fidelity amplifier. I don't use HP.
Spotofy connect is possible.
Will available next month.
Tidal only via Roon? Element is Tidal "ready".
Yes, with Mini-i 3, the best way of listening Tidal music is via Roon, it no companion app, so you cannot send Tidal or Qobuz music bit-perfectly from youe phone.
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That’s a bummer. I was waiting for its release but as a non-Roon subscriber whose main source is Tidal and MQA, it’s a no go. Dont have ethernet hard wire so I am relying on wifi. Have Google Fiber which is excellent. Element i doesnt support MQA... might settle with Element i and software decoding of MQA.
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Tidal through bluetooth with mini i-3 or Element i?You could just stream Tidal through bluetooth
For element i, play Tidal music in MA app over WLAN/LAN.
For mini-i 3, no MA Remote app, play music in Tidal app and stream to mini-i 3 over bluetooth or AirPlay.
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Is SQ over bluetooth or airplay inferior to SQ over WLAN/LAN controlled by MA app?
I edited my previous answer, is it easier to understand now?
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