Matrix Audio Tempo DX Audio Rack at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY

The Tempo DX is a custom isolation rack from Matrix Audio (Xi'an, China), co-developed with Audio Bastion and available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, New York. Designed specifically for Matrix Audio components, the Tempo DX uses Audio Bastion's patented X-shaped isolation architecture with a dual-stage damping system that combines stainless-steel positioning cones, silicone air-cushion layers, and stainless-steel spike bases with isolation footers to block structural resonance from the listening environment. Stainless-steel cones lock precisely into the feet of Matrix Audio devices to prevent movement during touchscreen and button operation. The rack is available in two sizes: the DX (Standard) for T Series components including the TS-1 and TT-1, and the DX+ (Large) for N Series components including the NT-1, ND-1, NA-1, and SC-1. Each size is sold as individual modular shelf units that stack tool-free to a maximum of four levels.

Audio Bastion X-Shaped Isolation Architecture

The Tempo DX's performance originates from Audio Bastion's patented X-shaped shelf architecture, a structural design that distributes and dissipates mechanical resonance through the frame geometry rather than relying solely on isolation materials. The dual-stage damping system pairs this structural approach with silicone air-cushion layers between the positioning cones and the shelf surface, creating two sequential barriers to vibration transmission. The first stage, the stainless-steel positioning cones, channels vibration downward along a defined path. The second stage, the silicone air-cushion beneath each cone, absorbs and dissipates that energy before it can reach the shelf platform or be transmitted upward into the component above. The base support level adds a third layer of isolation: stainless-steel spikes that couple the rack to the floor surface, feeding into isolation footers constructed from steel beads within a silicone dispersion layer that absorbs floor-borne structural vibration before it enters the rack frame.

Precision Compatibility and Modular Design

The Tempo DX is designed around the specific foot geometry of Matrix Audio T Series and N Series components. Stainless-steel positioning cones on each shelf tier align precisely with the MA-DAMPER STD or MA-DAMPER PRO isolation feet of Matrix Audio devices, preventing lateral movement during normal use including front-panel touch input and button presses, which can introduce micro-vibrations into a component sitting on a standard flat shelf. The DX (Standard) shelf accommodates the 280mm wide T Series chassis of the TS-1 and TT-1, while the DX+ (Large) shelf accommodates the 330mm wide N Series chassis of the NT-1, ND-1, NA-1, and SC-1. Shelves are sold individually in two variants: the Base variant provides the foundation level with spike supports and isolation footers, and the 13cm Tier variant adds a shelf level with 100mm of clearance between tiers for cable routing and ventilation. Up to four levels can be stacked tool-free for a complete N Series or T Series system rack.

Key Features

• Audio Bastion Patented X-Shaped Isolation Architecture: The shelf frame geometry is engineered to distribute and dissipate structural resonance before it reaches the component, working in concert with the material-based damping layers for a two-principle isolation system.
• Dual-Stage Damping System: Stainless-steel positioning cones channel vibration downward into silicone air-cushion layers that absorb and dissipate mechanical energy before it reaches the shelf platform, providing two sequential isolation stages per tier.
• Stainless-Steel Positioning Cones: Precision cones lock into the feet of Matrix Audio T Series and N Series components, preventing lateral movement during touchscreen operation and button presses while maintaining the correct isolation interface geometry.
• Stainless-Steel Spike Base with Isolation Footers: The base level uses stainless-steel floor spikes feeding into isolation footers constructed from steel beads within a silicone dispersion layer, blocking floor-borne structural vibration from entering the rack frame.
• DX (Standard) for T Series: The 380mm wide DX shelf accommodates Matrix Audio T Series components including the TS-1 Music Streamer and TT-1 Digital Audio Transport, and future T Series models at the same chassis width.
• DX+ (Large) for N Series: The 435mm wide DX+ shelf accommodates Matrix Audio N Series components including the NT-1 Digital Audio Transport, ND-1 Audio DAC, NA-1 Headphone Amplifier, and SC-1 Reference Clock.
• Modular Tool-Free Assembly up to Four Levels: Individual Base and 13cm Tier shelf units stack without tools to a maximum of four levels, allowing the rack to be assembled and reconfigured as the system grows.
• 100mm Tier Spacing: Each 13cm Tier variant provides 100mm of clearance between shelf levels for cable routing, ventilation, and comfortable hand access to rear-panel connections.
• Matrix Audio x Audio Bastion Collaboration: Co-developed by Matrix Audio and Audio Bastion, integrating Audio Bastion's established rack isolation engineering with component-specific positioning geometry for Matrix Audio's T Series and N Series product families.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Matrix Audio Tempo DX Rack?

The Matrix Audio Tempo DX Rack is a custom isolation rack co-developed by Matrix Audio and Audio Bastion, designed specifically for Matrix Audio T Series and N Series components. It uses Audio Bastion's patented X-shaped shelf architecture with dual-stage damping combining stainless-steel positioning cones, silicone air-cushion layers, and stainless-steel spike bases with isolation footers. Available in DX (Standard) for T Series components and DX+ (Large) for N Series components, it is modular and tool-free with up to four stackable levels. It is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, New York.

What is the difference between the Tempo DX and the Tempo DX+?

The Tempo DX (Standard) is sized for Matrix Audio's T Series components, which have a 280mm wide chassis including the TS-1 Music Streamer and TT-1 Digital Audio Transport, with a shelf platform of 380mm wide by 260mm deep. The Tempo DX+ (Large) is sized for the N Series components, which have a 330mm wide chassis including the NT-1 transport, ND-1 DAC, NA-1 headphone amplifier, and SC-1 Reference Clock, with a shelf platform of 435mm wide by 325mm deep. Both sizes use the same X-shaped isolation architecture, dual-stage damping system, and modular tier system. The correct size depends on the specific Matrix Audio components being supported.

How many shelves does a complete N Series or T Series system require?

Each shelf level is sold individually as either a Base variant or a 13cm Tier variant. A two-component system requires one Base shelf and one 13cm Tier. A three-component system requires one Base and two 13cm Tiers, and so on up to the four-level maximum. A complete N Series system with the NT-1, ND-1, NA-1, and SC-1 requires one DX+ Base and three DX+ 13cm Tier shelves for a four-level stack. Vinyl Sound Buffalo can advise on the correct shelf combination for any Matrix Audio system configuration.

Why does vibration isolation matter for digital audio components?

Digital audio components including streamers, DACs, and clock sources contain precision crystal oscillators, optical circuits, and DAC chips that can be sensitive to mechanical vibration. Floor-borne vibration from subwoofers, footsteps, air conditioning, and other sources travels through furniture and rack surfaces into these components, modulating the operating frequency of crystal clocks and introducing micro-vibrations that can affect the signal path. The Tempo DX's dual-stage isolation system intercepts this vibration at two points before it reaches the component, and the stainless-steel positioning cones also prevent the component from shifting during front-panel touchscreen and button use, which itself introduces brief micro-vibrations into the chassis.

Can the Tempo DX be used with non-Matrix Audio components?

The Tempo DX is specifically designed around the foot geometry and chassis dimensions of Matrix Audio T Series and N Series components. The stainless-steel positioning cones are calibrated to align with Matrix Audio's MA-DAMPER STD and MA-DAMPER PRO isolation feet. Non-Matrix Audio components may not align with the cone positions and may not benefit from the full positioning and isolation system. For general-purpose component isolation, Matrix Audio and Audio Bastion offer other isolation solutions. Vinyl Sound Buffalo can advise on compatibility for specific non-Matrix Audio components.

Where can I buy the Matrix Audio Tempo DX Rack in Buffalo, NY or the USA?

The Matrix Audio Tempo DX Rack is available at Vinyl Sound, located in Buffalo, New York. Vinyl Sound is an authorized Matrix Audio dealer serving customers across Western New York and the United States, with expert guidance on shelf configuration, tier count selection, and system assembly for T Series and N Series installations.