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- Original Box and Packaging
- Includes Remote
- Includes Mains Cable
- Includes Warranty Certificate
- Includes Quick Start Guide
This is the 4th generation product under the mini-i series name from Matrix Audio continuing the classic design and superb build quality. The new Mini-i Pro 3 use a two-color aluminum shell in silent black and space gray with a 3.3-inch LCD screen and a brand new user interface. The Mini-i Pro 3 provide an improved user experience and stunning good looks.
Features
- ROON Ready (Renderer and Decoder)
- AirPlay 2 Supported
- Fully Balanced Headphone Amp
- 4.4mm Balanced Headphone Output
- Native DSD Playback
- Bluetooth 5.0
Embrace Streaming Media
Matrix introduces streaming functionality into the Mini-i series audio DACs, so you can easily enjoy a huge selection of music sources. With Roon Ready, you can playback bit-perfect music streams through the Mini-i Pro 3 over a LAN, or push music to Mini-i Pro 3 from an iPhone, iPad, or any MAC computer on the network using AirPlay.
ROON Ready
Roon finds the links between your music collection and the millions of tracks available on the Internet, so you can start with the music you know, then explore and discover new music. The Mini-i Pro 3 acts as an endpoint in Roon streaming media system to transparently discover and connect to Roon without any configuration and bit-perfect audio is delivered from Roon to Mini-i Pro 3.
Balanced Headphone Amp
The Mini-i Pro 3 features a fully balanced headphone amplifier. This allows the left and right channel signals to pass through a nearly perfect symmetrical amplifier circuit, providing ample headphone output power with low distortion and low noise. The output power of single-ended headphone connection is increased by 50%, and the balanced headphone output is increased by 3 times compared to the previous generation. The addition of a 4.4mm balanced headphone jack makes it easier to connect various popular balanced headphones.
HD Bluetooth & Dual-Frequency Wi-Fi
When the Mini-i Pro 3 connects to an LDAC enabled Android device over Bluetooth, up to 24Bit/96kHz high-res audio can be transmitted. The aptX HD technology allows compatible devices to transmit 24Bit/48kHz high-res audio wirelessly over Bluetooth. The dual-band Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections enable the Mini-i Pro 3 to have high-speed and stable network access. The enclosed antenna system covers the different bands available on the Mini-i Pro 3 for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
MQA Core Decoding & Rendering
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to easily be streamed. The Mini-i Pro 3 is an MQA full decoder, which enables you to playback MQA audio files and streams without any software decoding, delivering the sound of the original master recording.
Connect to Everything
Like the previous generation, Mini-i Pro 3 also has various digital audio input ports. It is the first model with an IIS LVDS input port in an entry product line, which means Mini-i Pro 3 can get a performance improvement through an external audio interface. The USB Type-C connector improves the connection reliability and transmission efficiency of the digital audio signal.
Digital and Analogue Sources All-In-One
The Mini-i Pro 3 has multiple input and output ports that act as a transportation hub in your audio system. Whether it is a digital audio signal from a TV, set-top box, game console, HTPC, or analogue audio equipment such as a vinyl turntable, it can be connected to a digital audio system with the help of Mini-i Pro 3.
Intuitive Graphical UI
Matrix Audio have created an elegant UI for the Mini-i 3 Pro, which is the first model to include a 24-bit colour LCD display. You can view the input channels, streaming methods, device configurations, and additional information on the display clearly and intuitively. Even filter curves and the IIS interface definitions are displayed graphically.
The Best Components
Matrix Audio re-designed every detail of the Mini-i Pro 3, the exterior and the internal structure have been adjusted and verified repeatedly, even a small part on the PCB has been carefully considered. The power supply of mini-i Pro 3 has been greatly improved, both the maximum power and the noise level are totally beyond its previous generation. The mini-i Pro 3 has added the Crystek CCHD-950 femtosecond clock, which was only available in higher-level products in the past.
Continued Development
To improve the functionality and performance of the Mini-i Pro 3, Matrix Audio will continue to release new firmware updates adding exciting new features and further refinements to the user experience. Only a few simple steps are needed to keep your product up to date.
Specification
Specification |
Value |
CPU |
NXP i.MX 6UL Cortex-A7 @900MHz |
D/A Chip |
ES9038Q2M |
Clock Source |
Crystek CCHD-950 (mini-i Pro 3 only) |
Digital Inputs |
Coaxial, Optical, IIS LVDS, USB Type C |
Sample Rate |
Coax/Opt PCM 16-24bit up to 192kHz DSD 2.8MHz, IIS LVDS PCM 16-32bit up to 768kHz DSD up to 22.4MHz, USB C PCM 16-25bit up to 768kHz MQA 16-24bit up to 384kHz DSD up to 22.4MHz |
Analogue Input |
RCA |
Line Outputs |
XLR, RCA |
Headphone Outputs |
TRS 6.35mm SE, 4.4mm Balanced |
Bluetooth |
V5.0, PCM 16Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, aptX/aptx HD/AAC/SBC/LDAC |
Lan |
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
WLAN |
2.4GHz/5GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac Standard |