I think just go for ncore. I'm using NAD M22 v2 which based on Nc400. It makes no sound, just music, bring life to any speakers I pair withThanks. Gotta admit I’ve also been thinking about an Ncore NC252MP.
I think just go for ncore. I'm using NAD M22 v2 which based on Nc400. It makes no sound, just music, bring life to any speakers I pair withThanks. Gotta admit I’ve also been thinking about an Ncore NC252MP.
If you can afford the Matrix, get that. It has a much higher end build and feel.Greetings from L O77°1'41.66" L S12°2'35.45"
I appreciate this convincing review. I was wondering whether anyone can answer whether to choose this element i DAC/streamer or just the SMLS M500 DAC (MQA). Where I live, unfortunately there is no much to choose from. Right now I have the chance to get one of these DACs. I understand that the SMLS M500 has termal stability issues, which the matrix DAC does not.
If you set your Synology as network storage of element i, it can play up to 32/384 and DSD 256 over wi-fi connection.Can it play Flac 24/192 and DSD 128 and 256 over wi-fi connection?
Great! Thank you!If you set your Synology as network storage of element i, it can play up to 32/384 and DSD 256 over wi-fi connection.
If you need more higher sampling rate support, you can select element M or element X. the sampling rate limit is 32/768 and DSD.
If you can afford the Matrix, get that. It has a much higher end build and feel.
Are you planning to issue iPad specific app? Current ios app which is called MA remote is not optimised for iPads, it is only for iphones.If you set your Synology as network storage of element i, it can play up to 32/384 and DSD 256 over wi-fi connection.
If you need more higher sampling rate support, you can select element M or element X. the sampling rate limit is 32/768 and DSD.
Yes, iOS app for iPad will be available in several months, we are doing it. You guys will see some preview screenshots soon.Are you planning to issue iPad specific app? Current ios app which is called MA remote is not optimised for iPads, it is only for iphones.
Sure.Can it act as a pre, meaning the volume knob works also on the back side xlr and rca outs?
Sure.
As a feature of element i, it supports ROON Ready, element i works as an endpoint of a ROON core. But it has not passed ROON Ready certification.Hi Matrix. I'm confused that Amir said the element i isn't technically Roon Ready yet the marketing material clearly indicates that it is Roon Ready. Can you please clarify? Thanks!
Excellent! One more question. Can MA remote app see subfolders of the content located on shared drives like NAS Synology? For example, if i have Music as a root folder on NAS and then I have Metallica folder under which is many different albums each located again in its own folder like 2012,2014 etc. Will such hierarchy be visible for MA Remote?Yes, iOS app for iPad will be available in several months, we are doing it. You guys will see some preview screenshots soon.
sure, under Files tag in MA Remote app, you can browse music files by folder path.Can MA remote app see subfolders of the content located on shared drives like NAS Synology?
Waiting for this!Yes, iOS app for iPad will be available in several months, we are doing it. You guys will see some preview screenshots soon.
Sorry for the late reply. Ethernet port is the answer. If he uses hardware USB connection, then he needs to go to Audio devices and select Wasapi for Matrix, give it a name and then later on select it as an output device. In this case it is just being used as any DAC. As you said, the point of roon compatibility is to use network streaming with it.Apparently the authorized dealer in my city is not very familiar with the element i. I asked for demo listening sessions, in whcih we ran into problems connecting the unit to Roon. My question is how is the elemnt i supposed to be connected to Roon? The dealer used the usb out from the nuc pc to the usb in from the element i. Is it the appropriate way or it should be done through the lan port (as I assumed it should be)?