[Firmware Update] Highlights of the new functions of MA Player and MA Remote app
We are thrilled to inform you, Matrix Audio has released new firmware updates for the music streamers MS-1 and MS-1 Pre, the digital audio transports NT-1 and TT-1, the Music Streamer TS-1, and the Music Streamer Integrated Amplifier MD-1 and MD-1P. Let's see what's new with the updates!
1. Qobuz Connect
Qobuz Connect is undoubtedly the highlight of this update. The addition of Qobuz Connect further expands Matrix Audio's cross-brand, cross-platform music experience. Now, whether you use the Qobuz native app or the MA Remote app, you can enjoy a more simple, convenient, and high-quality streaming experience.
Qobuz Connect enables users to control compatible Hi-Fi equipment directly from the Qobuz app, eliminating the need to switch between multiple apps and delivering full functionality along with a seamless user experience. Simply open the Qobuz app, select the supported Matrix Audio device, and control music playback directly from the Qobuz app, enjoying high-resolution audio quality up to 24-bit/192kHz.
How to use:
Open Qobuz app → Go to the playing page → Tap on the Qobuz Connect icon → Select the device you want to stream to.
2. Playback History
Now you can access your playback history from the top status bar of the playing page. This allows you to view a list of recently played tracks and re-play quickly, making it easier to find your favorite tracks, improving efficiency and the listening experience.
Instructions:
Go to the MA Remote app's Playing page → Tap on the "History" tab on the top → View your playback history → Tap a track to play it immediately
Tips:
The following sources support playback history: Local music from internal SSD, USB drive and NAS, TIDAL, Qobuz, Dropbox, QQMusic (not including radio), Baidu Netdisk, UPnP, HIGHRESAUDIO and SONY Select China.
Playback history records your 100 most recently played songs and continuously updates the list.
3. Optimized the entrance of VU meter
Enable VU meter directly from the display of the device, allowing you to quickly enable it with one touch. The VU meter can also be enabled and disabled from the MA Remote app.
Method 1: Directly access the VU meter page by tapping on the VU meter button on the device display.
Method 2: Open the MA Remote app → Remote control → Tap on the VU meter button
Tips: When the streamer is displaying VU meter, swipe left or right to switch VU meter themes. More VU meter themes will available in the future.
How to update firmwares for Matrix Audio streamers?
Update your MA Player:
1. Update from the MA Remote App: Open the app → Tap [Settings] → Find [Check for Update] in the General section. The following version numbers are the latest.
MS-1 & MS-1P: v1.1.1 Build 163
MD-1 & MD-1P: v1.0.3 Build 049
NT-1 & TT-1: v1.0.7 Build 121
TS-1: v1.0.3 Build 055
2. The firmware can also be done through the [Firmware Update] option in the device settings menu.