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There are Roon ready devices without volume control via Roon, but that applies to devices without any volume control.Thanks. Good to know. I had thought that there were Roon Ready Devices which didn’t offer Device Volume Control? Certainly that’s true of my current SqueezeBox Touch which is just a Digital Transport to my Emotiva DMC-1’s S/PDIF Input. So there, the Roon Server (“Core” in their terminology) has to process the Digital Data in order to effect Volume Control by scaling the PCM Samples ...
Casey
It is probably easier to learn the IR codes from the original remote (should be done in minutes, there are not that many buttons on the remote). Most likely the existing ones available in the Harmony system will work, but probably they are missing a few buttons.Has anyone added the Matrix Audio Element X to their Logitech Harmony? I'm trying to add it as a Device and they have "Matrix Audio" as a Manufacturer, but their app doesn't recognize "Element X" as a "Device Model Number" (and it stupidly won't list the available Device Model Numbers". Anyone have a clue? Thanks!
Casey
I tried the codes in the Harmony database but didn't work, after that I wrote to MA and they promptly gave me the code, I can share them here I suppose.Has anyone added the Matrix Audio Element X to their Logitech Harmony? I'm trying to add it as a Device and they have "Matrix Audio" as a Manufacturer, but their app doesn't recognize "Element X" as a "Device Model Number" (and it stupidly won't list the available Device Model Numbers". Anyone have a clue? Thanks!
Casey
Of course not. As both are competently designed, they should not sound different. If you have the budget of getting Element X, it won't be an issue either, as it's also really really good.Anyone has compared Element X and Element M?
I'm thinking to get one of them however I'm not sure if the extra 1000€ justifies the SQ difference.
I completely agree; this is not good. I think this is the first device ever without battery, extremely annoying.Oh, and by the way, regarding learning the IR Codes from the Remote: that would be good except they didn't ship a Battery with the unit. Seems like an oversight for a $3K DAC ... And I had to search all over the manual to find the section which described which battery it needed (CR2032) and the right orientation.
Casey
Not sure if you have seen this, if not it might help.Hi @MatrixAudio,
I'm deciding between Element X and Element M, mainly used as streamer/DAC for speaker setup (XLR connect to stereo integrated amplifier). Can you help to outline the main differences between X and M except for the chipset (9038pro/9028pro)?
I use Logitech Harmony to control all IR based devices but couldn't find your device listed there. Is element X/M compatible with Logitech Harmony Hub?
And one more question: is it better to use volume control of element X/M or my stereo amplifier? And if I use volume control of my amplifier can I use element X/M as DAC with fixed line-out?
Thank you in advance!
As for Logitech please see my post #457Hi @MatrixAudio,
I'm deciding between Element X and Element M, mainly used as streamer/DAC for speaker setup (XLR connect to stereo integrated amplifier). Can you help to outline the main differences between X and M except for the chipset (9038pro/9028pro)?
I use Logitech Harmony to control all IR based devices but couldn't find your device listed there. Is element X/M compatible with Logitech Harmony Hub?
And one more question: is it better to use volume control of element X/M or my stereo amplifier? And if I use volume control of my amplifier can I use element X/M as DAC with fixed line-out?
Thank you in advance!
Thanks, as I read the clock, power supply and volume control are different in M. Not sure if they have big impact to sound, but reading from review of element i it looks like a decent box and I assume M is a step up from I.Not sure if you have seen this, if not it might help.
https://scontent.fhkg10-1.fna.fbcdn...=500f538021959182eff0150543828d2b&oe=5F7DBAFA
To me the cost is a main factor, but as I need balanced headphone amp, my choice is clear. It's no chump change, but I'm very happy with the X, it's just solid, works out of the box, and stay out of the way and just make music for me.