April 13, 2021Audio Product Reviews

Matrix Mini-i vs Mini-i Pro 3 Comparison Chart

There aren't many products that exhibit one-and-done-ness as well as the Matrix Mini-i 3. It's a DAC, an amp, a Roon Ready streamer, a Bluetooth receiver, and an MQA decoder all in one. But what are the differences between the two models, the Mini-i 3 and the Mini-i Pro 3? We've created this comparison chart to answer that question. And to make things even easier, we've highlighted their differences.

Both amps are available right here on Apos, so if you have any questions about either amp feel free to reach out to our Support Team. 

Matrix Mini-i 3

Matrix Mini-i Pro 3

Price

$855

$1,025

CPU

NXP i.MX 6UL Cortex-A7 @900MHz

NXP i.MX 6UL Cortex-A7 @900MHz

DAC chip

ES9038Q2M

ES9038Q2M

Clock source

High performance clock

Crystek CCHD-950 

Coaxial and optical input sampling rate

PCM 24-bit/192, DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)

PCM 24-bit/192, DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)

IIS LVDS input sampling rate

PCM 32-bit/768, DSD 11.2MHz (DoP), DSD 22.4MHz (Native)

PCM 32-bit/768, DSD 11.2MHz (DoP), DSD 22.4MHz (Native)

USB native input sampling rate
  • PCM 24-bit/768
  • DSD 11.2MHz (DoP)
  • DSD 22.4MHz (Native)
  • PCM 24-bit/768
  • MQA 384kHz or MQA Studio Stream
  • DSD 11.2MHz (DoP)
  • DSD 22.4MHz (Native)

RCA input
  • SNR: >-102dB A-weighting
  • THD+N: <0.0025%@1k, <0.0030%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.2 -3dB@46kHz
  • Channel Crosstalk: >-97dB
  • Input Amplitude: 2.0VRMS Maximum
  • SNR: >-102dB A-weighting
  • THD+N: <0.0025%@1k, <0.0030%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.2 -3dB@46kHz
  • Channel Crosstalk: >-97dB
  • Input Amplitude: 2.0VRMS Maximum

XLR output
  • SNR: >-123dB A-weighting
  • THD+N: <0.00027%@1k, <0.00031%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@90kHz
  • Channel Crosstalk: >-138dB
  • Output Amplitude: 4.1VRMS@0dB
  • SNR: >-123dB A-weighting
  • THD+N: <0.00027%@1k, <0.00031%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@90kHz
  • Channel Crosstalk: >-138dB
  • Output Amplitude: 4.1VRMS@0dB

RCA output
  • SNR: >-121dB A-weighting
  • THD+N: <0.00045%@1k, <0.00051%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@90kHz
  • Channel Crosstalk: >-128dB
  • Output Amplitude: 2.0VRMS@0dB
  • SNR: >-121dB A-weighting
  • THD+N: <0.00045%@1k, <0.00051%@20Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@90kHz
  • Channel Crosstalk: >-128dB
  • Output Amplitude: 2.0VRMS@0dB

TRS 6.5mm SE output
  • SNR: >-116dB
  • THD+N: <0.0006%@2VRMS
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@64kHz
  • Output Impedance: <11Ω
  • Output Power: 1270mW@33Ω, 257mW@300Ω, 133mW@600Ω, 1%THD
  • Gain: +18dB
  • SNR: >-116dB
  • THD+N: <0.0006%@2VRMS
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@64kHz
  • Output Impedance: <11Ω
  • Output Power: 1270mW@33Ω, 257mW@300Ω, 133mW@600Ω, 1%THD
  • Gain: +18dB

4.4mm balanced output
  • SNR: >-117dB@4VRMS
  • THD+N: <0.0006%@4VRMS
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@64kHz
  • Output Impedance: <22Ω
  • Output Power: 1900mW@33Ω, 950mW@300Ω, 510mW@600Ω, 1%THD
  • Gain: +24dB
  • SNR: >-117dB@4VRMS
  • THD+N: <0.0006%@4VRMS
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.1 -3dB@64kHz
  • Output Impedance: <22Ω
  • Output Power: 1900mW@33Ω, 950mW@300Ω, 510mW@600Ω, 1%THD
  • Gain: +24dB

Bluetooth 
  • Sampling Rate: PCM 16Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, aptX/aptx HD/AAC/SBC/LDAC
  • Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth V5.0
  • Operation Distance: 10-15m
  • Sampling Rate: PCM 16Bit/44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, aptX/aptx HD/AAC/SBC/LDAC
  • Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth V5.0
  • Operation Distance: 10-15m

LAN

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

WLAN

N/A

2.4GHz/5GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac Standard

Roon Ready
  • PCM 24-bit/384kHz
  • DSD 5.6MHz
  • PCM 24-bit/384kHz
  • MQA 24-bit/384kHz or MQA Studio Stream
  • DSD 5.6MHz

AirPlay 2

PCM 16Bit 44.1kHz

PCM 16Bit 44.1kHz

Power voltage

230V position is fit for AC 220V-240V 50/60Hz

115V position is fit for AC 100V-120V 50/60Hz

230V position is fit for AC 220V-240V 50/60Hz

115V position is fit for AC 100V-120V 50/60Hz

Standby power consumption

< 2W

< 2W

Maximum power consumption

< 20W

< 20W

Dimension

8.7 x 8 x 1.8” (223×205×48mm)

L×W×H including protruding parts

8.7 x 8 x 1.8” (223×205×48mm)

L×W×H including protruding parts

Weight

3.74lbs (1.7kg)

3.74lbs (1.7kg)

Accessories 
  • RM3 remote control
  • Power cable
  • Quick start guide
  • Warranty card
  • RM3 remote control
  • Power cable
  • Quick start guide
  • Warranty card