ND1 vs GUSTARD R26
The R26's signal-to-noise is 122 dB against the ND1's 127 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.020%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,799
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About the ND1
The Matrix Audio ND-1 is a standalone high-end digital-to-analog converter in the company’s N Series. Its fully balanced digital section combines AKM’s AK4191EQ delta-sigma modulator with two AK4499EX DAC chips, using separate conversion paths for the left and right channels. The ND-1 provides balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog outputs, selectable output levels, digital volume control, and switchable Transformer and Op-Amp analog output modes, allowing it to feed a power amplifier or active speakers directly.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- AKM AK4499EX
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.020%
- SNR
- 127 dB
- Output Voltage
- 4.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 20Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.5V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB Type-B, USB Type-C, AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical, IIS-LVDS
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 330 × 97 × 267 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.6 kg (12 lbs)
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