Munich M1

HiFi-Grade Network Streamer, Enjoy the Ultimate Sound Quality

A compact, feature-rich, high-quality network streamer designed for music lovers who want to obtain more audio sources and enjoy the purest audio quality possible. The M1’s hardware and software are optimized for better sound quality by improving many details without compromise.

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Easy to Use, Pleasant User Experience

  • Easy to set up & connect to any stereo amplifier, DAC or speaker(s).
  • Stay connected to digital music. Play and enjoy anytime.
  • Master your music at your fingertips via mobile app, VitOS Orbiter.
  • New Update: Munich M1 is now officially MQA-supported and certified.

Optimized OS, VitOS

An elegant, simple, and well-structured design. Capable of running multiple music applications concurrently while optimizing audio output priority, low latency, high stability, and high-speed network transmission (such as Spotify Connect, the sound quality is greatly optimized).

Supported applications include QobuzSpotify ConnectAirplayDLNARoon Ready player and more. It can also play files from a shared network storage or a local USB disk.

Continuous software upgrade is available. The VitOS system update process is protected by dual-firmware design, preventing system failure from unexpected power outages.

VitOS Block Diagram

Mobile App, VitOS Orbiter

Easily locate and set up a new device, browse and stream music. Listen to all your favorite songs with details displayed such as bitrate, sample rate, bit depth and format (e.g. DSD, WAV or FLAC).

Superior Hardware System

The M1 is born to pursue superior audio performance without any compromise.

  • Elegant metal enclosure with a solid aluminum alloy front panel
  • High-performance yet low-power CPU, 4-core 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A72
  • Substantial system memory for large streaming buffers and caches to run multiple applications simultaneously
  • Advanced circuitry with high quality components
  • Fan-less heat dissipation with a highly efficient heat-sink (~20˚C lower after applied)
  • A highly permeable EMI absorber (>120 @1MHz) to reduce electrical interference
  • Gold plated audio output ports (RCA L/R, 6.35mm headphone jack, and Coaxial & AES/EBU)

Obtain More Audio Sources For HiFi Systems

  • High-resolution streaming services and Internet radios
  • Play various music file formats and SACD files(Native DSD up to DSD256, and DoP up to DSD128).

Stream and Play in an Audio Network

  • Play high-resolution streaming services and Internet radio
  • Roon Ready player
  • Play music from network shared storage (over SMB/CIFS)
  • DLNA renderer (player)

Connect M1 to Powered Speakers

The M1 employs a built-in DAC and volume control, so that it can be connected to powered speakers. Enjoy high quality sound with no PC required.

Enjoy by Connecting a Headphone

The M1 integrates a HiFi headphone Amp with 6.35mm headphone jack on the front, and is able to deliver superior sounding digital music with no PC involved.

Further Upgrade - The Combo Setup

Power Source Purifier

Connect the M1 to the Forester F1 linear power supply (supplying 5V 2A DC) to further improve power source and reduce the noise signal.

Network Purifier

Use the Bonn N8 as the hub. Connect audio devices to the N8 switch and create an isolated audio network. (*Related models: N8N8 Pro, and N16-LPS)

Product Specification

Available ColorBlack
Power Consumption10W at max
Headphone Jack6.35 mm headphone jack x 1
33 Ohm

  • 1mW, THD+N : 0.0035%

  • MAX: 375mW THD+N: 0.002%

590 Ohm

  • Max: 27.5mW, THD+N: 0.0015%

Digital OutputsAES/EBU port x 1
I2S port x 1*
Coaxial port x 1
- Supports up to PCM 384KHz and DSD 5.6M (DSD128)

* I2S output signal is not compatible with Holo Audio's DAC
USB AudioUSB Audio port x 1
- Supports up to PCM 768KHz and DSD 11.2M (DSD256)
Analog OutputRCA (L+R)
- 2Vrms THD+N : 0.00134 / 0.00164%
- Frequency response : 20Hz ~20KHz+- 0.5dB
- SNR : 108dB
USBUSB 3.0 x 2
USB 2.0 x 1
- Above USB ports are for external storage
M-IOM-IO x 1*
*Reserved. To be enabled by future firmware upgrade
M-LINKM-LINK x 1*
*Reserved. To be enabled by future firmware upgrade
Ethernet1 GbE RJ45 x 1
Music FormatAAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD(DSF, DFF), WAV64, AIFF, CUE files, WMA, APE
Gapless PlaybackSupported
MQA HandlingThe M1 will transmit the signal to the DAC which supports MQA decoding. MQA is supported only by connecting to the USB-audio port.
LED IndicatorMute LED x 1
Power LED x 1
Digital Output LED x 2*
*Yellow light on when in DSD format / Green light on when in PCM format
TemperatureOperating: 32 ~ 86 °F
Storage: -4 ~ 158 °F
HumidityOperating: 10% ~ 90% RH (non-condensing)
Storage: 5% ~ 95% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions6.11(W) inch x 1.99(H) inch x 4.34(D) inch
Weight2.21 lbs
Document DownloadM1 Quick Start Guide