MS-1c vs HiFi Rose RS150B
The RS150B's signal-to-noise is 121 dB against the MS-1c's 126 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.020%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,499
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the MS-1c
Matrix Audio MS-1c is a premium music streamer and DAC in Matrix Audio’s flagship M Series, designed as a pure audio source for audiophiles. It combines an AKM VELVETSOUND DAC platform with a Linux-based MA Player Hi-Fi Streamer OS, supports both built-in DAC and external DAC use, and offers balanced and single-ended analog outputs plus a wide set of digital outputs for system flexibility. It is positioned as the newest entry-level model in the flagship M Series and is available in silver and black.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- AKM AK4191 + dual AK4499EX
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.020%
- SNR
- 126 dB
- Output Voltage
- 4.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 20Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.5V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB, IIS-LVDS, AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical
- Digital Outputs
- USB DAC, AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v1
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, Sony Select, vTuner, Radio Paradise, Audirvāna, Apple Music
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 96 × 315 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.5 kg (14 lbs)
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