Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video I am reviewing (kind of) the new Matrix Audio NA-1 headphone amplifier and HiFi preamplifier by questioning the benefit of a separates HiFi system compared to an integrated. I am also questioning the benefit of a preamplifier and how much difference there might or might not be between a valve and solid state preamplifier.

For more information visit the Matrix Audio website (NOT affiliate) matrix-digi.com/product/127/NA-1
For my review of the Matrix Audio ND-1 DAC youtu.be/HF9R4OfNQbM
For my review of the Matrix Audio NT-1 youtu.be/h-oPnldTHdY
For my review of the Matrix Audio SC-1 youtu.be/MwIXFEMhUus

For my review of the Galion Navy preamplifier youtu.be/gjrhiLLnX_k

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:20 NA-1
4:30 Internals
6:50 Price
7:40 ND-1
8:11 Sound quality
10:36 Comparison 1
13:00 Comparison 2
17:14 Headphones
18:00 Final Thoughts
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The HiFi System seen in this video and used for the review

HiFi Racks - Solid Steel HF 2,3 and 4 youtu.be/WBxAcDFM2Ns

Power IsoTek V5 Sigmas / V5 Titan youtu.be/G-M_z4eVAzM

Transport Matrix NT-1
Clock Matrix SC-1
Power Amplifier: Esoteric S03

Tellurium Q Statement II Analogue Cable youtu.be/bk17xI6op84
Power Cables Tellurium Q Silver, Silver Diamond
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Tellurium Q Statement II Digital cables
Tellurium Q Statement II USB cable

Networking: Network Acoustics Muon Pro Streaming System pursuitperfectsystem.com/are-you-not-curious-network-acoustics-muon-pro-ethernet-filter-review
Network Switch: Network Acoustics Tempus pursuitperfectsystem.com/are-you-switching-network-acoustics-tempus-review
Article for my explorations into SFP networking for HiFi pursuitperfectsystem.com/the-sfp-exploration-part-ii-still-in-search-of-digital-audio-glory
Network Acoustics Tempus switch

Turntable Origin Live Calypso and Conqueror youtu.be/XkkPChE8rqI
Cartridge Pure Fidelity Strata

Acoustic Treatments from GIK Acoustics gikacoustics.co.uk/ref/9