Moon Audio Matrix Audio Mini-i Pro 3 User manual

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Matrix Audio Mini-i Pro 3 Manual
About the Mini-i Pro 3
Matrix Audio introduces streaming functionality into the Mini-i product line with the Mini I Pro 3. Now you can enjoy the
quality of a Matrix Audio DAC/Amp with a huge selection of music from online streaming services. As Roon Ready(TM)
device, you can connect this device directly to Roon for easy set-up. As a Streaming device you can playback bit-perfect
music streams through the Mini-i Pro 3 over a LAN and Wi. Push music to the Mini-i Pro 3 from an iPhone, iPad, or any
MAC computer on the network using AirPlay. The Matrix Mini-i Pro 3 uses 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 provides improved user experi-
ence and stunning good looks.
The Mini-i Pro 3 feature a fully balanced headphone amplier. This allows the left and right channel signals to pass
through a nearly perfect symmetrical amplier 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.
Like the previous generation, Mini-i Pro 3 also have various digital audio input ports. They are rst models with IIS LVDS
input port in entry product line. This means the Mini-i Pro 3 can get a performance improvement through an external audio
interface (such as the Matrix Audio X SPDIF 2.) The USB Type-C connector improves the connection reliability and trans-
mission e󰀩ciency of digital audio signal over the previous generations USB ports. Whether it is a digital audio signal from
a TV, set-top box, game console, HTPC, or analog audio equipment such as a vinyl turntable(you will need a seperate
phono stage), it can be connected to a digital audio system with the help of Mini-i Pro 3.

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Features
● Two-color aluminum shell with an embedded 3.3-inch LCD screen and a brand new user interface.
● AirPlay2 Support
● Balanced headphone AMP
● MQA full decoder (available for mini-i Pro3)
● Bluetooth 5.0 support LDAC/APTX HD,
● 5GHz and 2.4GHz dual-band Wi-Fi (available for mini-i Pro3) and Ethernet
● Crystek CCHD-950 Femto Clock
● ES9038Q2M DAC chip
● IR remote supported
Roon Ready
Roon nds the links between your music collection and the millions of tracks available on 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 the Roon streaming
media system, they transparently discover and connect to Roon without any conguration, and bit-perfect audio is deliv-
ered from Roon to Mini-i Pro 3.
HD Bluetooth & Dual Frequency Wi-Fi
When the Mini-i Pro 3 connected 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 di󰀨erent bands available on the Mini-i Pro 3 for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
MQA Core Decoding and Rendering
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original mas-
ter recording. The master MQA le is fully authenticated and is small enough to easily be streamed. The Mini-i Pro 3 is a
MQA full decoder, which enables you to play back MQA audio les and streams without any software decoding, delivering
the sound of the original master recording.

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What’s in the Box
In your package you’ll nd the follow-
ing contents:
● Matrix Audio Mini-i Pro3 DAC
● Documentation
● Power Cable
● Remote
Setup
Let’s go over one thing before we go any further!
● The Matrix Mini products have a voltage switch found on the
side of the unit near the power plug.
● Look at the red switch and check what number is shown. This
switch can show either “230” for 220 to 240VAC or “115” for
110 to 120VAC.
● If using this device in North America this switch should be set
to show “115” before powering it on.
● Additionally this switch is recessed in the side of the unit, so
you might need a thin screwdriver (or similarly shaped tool) to
change the switches orientation.
Input Options
If you plan on using this device with your network, we strongly recom-
mend using the direct LAN connection for the best experience. If you
need to use Wi make sure your device is as close to the main wi
router as you can place it.
● Wi Mesh Networks and Signal Repeaters can cause issues
with any streaming devices (like the Matrix Mini). If you are
using a Mesh Network or a signal repeater, see if using a direct
Ethernet cable to the LAN Port of your device is possible.
● Once connected to your network, you can update the device’s
rmware right from the Mini I 3 and Mini I pro 3. We will show
this process towards the end of the video.
You have the following inputs available when using this device
with a local audio source such as a CD transport, MAC, PC or
Game Console.
● 1 Coaxial, Optical, and USB-C port as well as an I2S(eye-
squared-ess) Low-Voltage Di󰀨erential Signaling Input.
● The I2S port looks very similar to a tradition HDMI Port, and
an HDMI connector will t in the port but it WILL NOT work
with any traditional HDMI audio source. This port only works
with I2S outputs (such as the one found on the Matrix Audio
X-SPIDF 2 or The PS Audio SACD Transport.)

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Output Options
How will you listen to your music?
For listening directly via Active Speakers or to passive
speakers via an external amplier you have a pair of pre
amplied XLR and RCA ports on the back of the unit. If you
change the line out mode in the settings menu, you can use
this device as just a DAC by using the “Fixed” Setting.
For listen with headphones, the Mini I PRO 3 has a 1/4”
Single ended port and a 4.4mm Balanced Pentaconn port
on the front of the unit. If your headphones do not have one
of these connections you can purchase a custom cable from
Moon-Audio.com or you can look for an adapter to your cable
connector.
Operating the Device and Settings
To power on the device, press in once on the knob located on the front of the device.

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Settings
When you press “in” the knob from the main menu, it will open up the input settings menu. In this menu you select the
audio source you are using. If using your network for this, you will select the “streaming” option. Press the knob again to
select your audio source.
If you are using the streaming option, make sure this device is selected in your Roon, Plex, or other streaming service app!
For more settings, you will need to press the tiny button near the power cable on the back of your unit. Pressing this in
from the main menu will take you to an advanced menu to further ne tune your device’s settings.Pressing in on the knob
for each option here will take you to a new screen with a setting description, modes to change through using the dial, and
a “back” button on the top left of the screen.
For example the PCM Filter options shows you the roll o󰀨 Graph with each option. As you scroll through the options it will
update the device’s display accordingly.
If unfamiliar with PCM settings we recommend trying di󰀨erent lters with music you are familiar with until you nd the one
that sounds best to you.
LineOut Mode – 2 modes Fixed or adjustable volume. Fixed for DAC only and adjustable to control your volume
with the knob.
Line In Gain – 3 positions (- 6 dB, 0 dB and + 6 dB) you will be controlling the gain of the RCA input to match with
your amplier or active speakers.
PLL – High, Normal or Low. Controls you will be controlling the bandwidth of the crystal clock, if you are using old
equipment that stutters when you play music, you can try the High position to increase the bandwidth.
Bluetooth – Standard Bluetooth connect or disconnect options.
IIS (I squared S) Cong – If using and I squared S source you can try di󰀨erent audio options.
Remote – you can use this to resync your remote or sync a di󰀨erent remote to the setup
Background – lets you choose a di󰀨erent background image.
Standby – you can enable a 5 or 10 minute standby timer. IT will go into standby if it doesn’t detect an incoming
signal in those time frames. There is also an option to turn “standby” o󰀨.
Network – Can connect to wi and LAN. Gives you options between the two. it is recommended to connect to your
network for updating the rmware directly on the device even if you’re using a local audio source.
Language – Switch between English or Chinese
Info – Shows your model, serial number, Firmware version and local LAN or WLAN MAC addresses
Load Default – Returns everything to defaults
Firmware Update – If the device is connected to your network, pressing it will search for an update, if there is one
you can press the knob in to download and install the rmware
Exit – Will return you to the main screen.

Specications
CPU: NXP i.MX 6UL Cortex-A7 @900MHz
D/A Chip: S9038Q2M
USB Chip:
● PCM16-24Bit 768kHz
● MQA max 24Bit/384kHz
● DSD 11.2MHz(DoP)
● DSD 22.4MHz(Native)
Clock: Crystek CCHD-950 Ultra Low Phase Noise Femtosecond Clock
Volume Control Mode: Digital Volume
Output Level:
● 1/4-in: 1270mW @33ohm / 257mW @ 300ohm / 133mW @ 600ohm
● 4.4mm: 1900mW @33ohm / 950mW @ 300ohm / 510mW @ 600ohm
ARM: Signal-core
MA Player:
● Not Support Local File Format
● PCM Sampling Rate: Up to 769kHz
● DSD Sampling Rate: up to 11.2 WHz
● Airplay: Supportive
● Roon Ready: PENDING
IR Remote: Yes
Power Supply: Noratel Linear Power 20W
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