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Matrix Audio Mini-i Pro 3 Review (Streamer & DAC)

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i did... no answer yet. maybe you know how i can open this device?
Just wait for Matrix Audio to reply. Remember Matrix Audio is in China Mainland Time Zone.
 

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Hello , Is any way to connect iphone to mini pro3 with cable?
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any other USB-C to Lightning OTG cable (very important: a common USB-C to lightning charging cable is unlikely to work, it must explicitly say it's an OTG cable, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go)
 
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any other USB-C to Lightning OTG cable (very important: a common USB-C to lightning charging cable is unlikely to work, it must explicitly say it's an OTG cable, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go)
That might just work, but iirc there is a big in iOS 16.4 that breaks external DAC’s on camera connection
 

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Look what is coming :)

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Nice :) let's see what chip they use and what else gets updated. If it's priced like the mini I 3 pro this could be In a really nice spot.
 

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The spec of mini pro 4 are out:
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CPUQuad Cortex-A55 2.0GHz
D/A ChipES9039Q2M

It looks like the output impedance remains the same as mini pro 3. It would be a dealbreaker for me. Hope someone can provide a test unit soon to Amir.
 

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WOW.... Price is even cheaper than mini-i 3 Series:

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Honestly, looking at all the features, I see no point on getting the element i2 over the mini-i Pro 4. I may even put for sale mi ARCAM ST60 and replace it with a MA mini-i Pro 4.
 

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The spec of mini pro 4

It looks like the output impedance remains the same as mini pro 3. It would be a dealbreaker for me. Hope someone can provide a test unit soon to Amir.

Doesn't matter with Planar headphones. 2.2 watt balanced is good as well. Should be enough with EQ even for a bit more demanding headphones.
 

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WOW.... Price is even cheaper than mini-i 3 Series:

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Honestly, looking at all the features, I see no point on getting the element i2 over the mini-i Pro 4. I may even put for sale mi ARCAM ST60 and replace it with a MA mini-i Pro 4.
Has the mini I 4 no headphone amp or how did they get the price down to 649$?
 

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Has the mini I 4 no headphone amp or how did they get the price down to 649$?
Yes, no headphone amp which makes it the direct competition for the EverSolo DMP-A6 and $200 cheaper. You lose the EverSolo Digital Outs but you gain Analog RCA IN and HDMI ARC IN. I'm very excited with this new mini 4 Series. The heck is even cheaper than the NODE X....
 

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Yes, no headphone amp which makes it the direct competition for the EverSolo DMP-A6 and $200 cheaper. You lose the EverSolo Digital Outs but you gain Analog RCA IN and HDMI ARC IN. I'm very excited with this new mini 4 Series.
Nice. I'm not able to find a internet site for it. But sounds great. Perfect to go with a Headphone amp that I already own anyway.

Perfect timing:)

Incredible competitive price after the price increase of the element series.
 

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Nice. I'm not able to find a internet site for it. But sounds great. Perfect to go with a Headphone amp that I already own anyway.

Perfect timing:)

Incredible competitive price after the price increase of the element series.
If I didn't own the element i2 already, I would have go with the mini-i Pro 4 for sure.
 

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I'm opening a new thread to not derail this one.
 

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Hi everyone. This is my first post here as I couldn't find an easy way to find the answer to the question I have. I was wondering if you can recommend the best way to get tidal connect or Qobuz capability to Mini i3 Pro. I hate the fact that I have to turn on my computer where Roon is installed every time I want to stream music. Is there a good device on the market that I can just plug in to i3 Pro to add DLNA or Tidal Connect capabilities, besides Raspberry Pi?
 
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