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- Page 1 ELEMENT X - ELEMENT P - ELEMENT M - ELEMENT I MANUAL There are 4 devices in the Element Series.The X, P, M, and I. The ways to setup and use these devices are similar enough that we decided to include them together in this manual.
- Page 2 In the summer of 2019, Matrix Audio introduced their most advanced headphone amplifier, pre-amplifier, DAC, DAP, and music streamer to date: The Element X. The Element X streamer is the flagship of Matrix Audio’s Element series line. The Element X provides audiophiles and music lovers everywhere with a quality music player that has all the features of other DACs at a lower price point.
- Page 3 THE MATRIX AUDIO ELEMENT P The Matrix Audio Element P is the only Element series streamer that’s configured for speaker connections and playback. The Element P provides you with a 3-in-1 audio source, DAC, and speaker amplifier. Connect it to passive speakers and enjoy a complete Hi-Fi stereo system in one sleep package.
- Page 4 THE MATRIX AUDIO ELEMENT M With the introduction of the Element M, Matrix Audio improved upon the Element I’s design. The Element M strikes a balance with the I and furthers its design elements while improving the performance and functionality of it all at a quality price point.
- Page 5 The Matrix Audio Element I is the entry level streamer for Matrix Audio’s Element Series amplifiers and streamers. The Element Series has three other streamers, the Element P, Element M, and Element X. Matrix Audio’s Element I, M, and X all have headphone amplifiers built in.
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Page 6: Comparison Specifications
COMPARISON SPECIFICATIONS ELEMENT X ELEMENT P ELEMENT M ELEMENT I Price $3,419.00 $2,869.00 $2,049.00 $1,149.00 Quad-Core DAC: ES9038 Quad-Core DAC: ES9028 Quad-Core DAC: ES9028 Dual-Core DAC: ES9028 PRO+ & ES9311 XMOS XU216: PCM XMOS XU216: PCM XMOS XU216: PCM XMOS XU208: PCM 16- 16-24Bit 768kHz;... - Page 7 Additional Element Series Features • AirPlay and DLNA (Element X, P, M, I) • MQA Decoding and Rendering (Element X, P, M, I) • New USB Interface (Element X, P, M) • Built-in Pre-amplifier (Element X) • ICEpower Digital Amplifier Module (Element P) •...
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Page 8: Input Options
Mesh Networks and Signal Repeaters can have issues with any streaming devices (including the Matrix Audio Element series), so you do have a Mesh Network set up or if you need to use a Network repeater, you should check if using a direct Ethernet cable will be possible! •... - Page 9 If you are using any Element Series device with digital source such as a CD Transport, PC, MC, or Game Console there are the following connections available: Coxial (5), Optical(12), and USB(10) as well as an IIS(“eye-Squared-ess”) Low-Voltage Differential Signaling Input(11).
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Page 10: Output Options
Selecting your listening device: Output Options If you have the Element X it is strongly recommended to use the Balanced Output as it provides a great listening experi- ence. It is also one of the major factors that separates the X from the P, M, and I. If you don’t have a balanced audio cable for your headphones, you can purchase one from the moon-audio.com website. - Page 11 If listening to speakers via the PreOuts you can either connect directly to active (powered) speakers or to a seperate amplifiier.
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Page 12: Settings Menu
From the main screen, Press the menu button twice to get to the outputs menu. Here is where you will select between “XLR and RCA” for the preouts, “Unbalanced” for Headphones, and “Balanced” for Headphones if you own the Element X. That is all you need to listen to music on your Matrix Audio Element Series device. - Page 13 Advanced Setting Functions To further customize your device let’s go through the rest of your device settings. • Pressing in Menu 3 times from the main screen will get you to the PCM Filter Selection. These Options affect the roll off of your audio, essentially this will mostly effect how the top end sounds to you. • There is a Graph found in the manual to show you the roll off curve of each, or you could put on a song you like and try listening to it with the different PCM options to find which one you like the best. • Pressing in the menu button 4 times from the main screen gets you to the DSD BW options. Just set this to Auto. • Pressing in menu 5 times from the main screen gets you to the more in depth menu. This screen says press the “Knob” in to enter an additional settings menu. • Quick note- I am using the Element X’s menu for reference, the P, M, and I will not necessarily have all of these options! Here is each option in order: 1. Line out Mode- Gives you an options of 0db or 10dB adjustments. Just 9.
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