Thoughts on the Matrix Audio X-Sabre Pro DAC?

[MatrixAudio]

I thought the DPLL setting was tied to the sabre chipset firmware, so the only thing needed is for the firmware/display to show it, I don't see how MQA/USB chipset has anything to do with it.
But i, and many others who have the non-MQA version would appreciate it if it was possible to add it but I understand if it's impossible thanks anyway!

I would like to report the requirement to our engineers. Thank you!
By the way, the DPLL setting do in the Sabre chip, but it's not only displayed in the setting menu. Also, high DPLL bandwidth mode may reduce the sound quality.

 

[tensor9]

I would like a DAC/Pre-amp combo. My amplifiers have plenty of gain, so I only need attenuation. I guess I'm concerned about digital attenuation bringing the signal closer to the analog noise floor (even though it's really low). Would you consider implementing an analog attenuator in the future?

 

[30 Ounce]

Received my X SABRE Pro MQA today....WOW! It sounds incredible!

 

[Wombat]

Received my X SABRE Pro MQA today....WOW! It sounds incredible!

As distinct from credible?

 

[deafenears]

Does this thing run quite hot/warm?

 

[Yviena]

@amirm just wondering but have you received your Matrix Sabre pro review unit yet, if you have when do you think the review will be ready for publishing?

 

[Veri]

@amirm just wondering but have you received your Matrix Sabre pro review unit yet, if you have when do you think the review will be ready for publishing?

Amir responded just today he has it. review will be forthcoming as he goes, patience people
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ents-do-you-like-to-see-next.2343/post-213740

 

[Yviena]

Amir responded just today he has it. review will be forthcoming as he goes, patience people
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ents-do-you-like-to-see-next.2343/post-213740

Nice it would be very interesting to see what the various settings in the menu does to the measurements like the sync/async, Jitter reducer/dither etc.

 

[Veri]

Nice it would be very interesting to see what the various settings in the menu does to the measurements like the sync/async, Jitter reducer/dither etc.

These will not affect the standard measurement dashboard whatsoever. They will only subtly change jitter characteristics.

 

[30 Ounce]

Does this thing run quite hot/warm?

No. After 8 hours it is probably 95 F (35C).

 

[thejck]

Is this OK to run directly as a preamp into your poweramp? Have people experimented both way's and have any thoughts on this?

 

[Yviena]

Seems that the older non MQA version which I have also has these same bugs as reported in the room forum https://community.roonlabs.com/t/ma...-problems-playing-dsd-mqa-and-176-files/78091

That's probably related to the previous post I had about distortion when upsampled, and using volume control.