miniDSP KD-1 Smart Remote Control
A premium, tactile controller for miniDSP Flex, SHD and Tide16 processors. KD-1 can now also control Roon systems. Featuring a smooth aluminium dial and vibrant OLED display for elegant volume, preset, and source selection.
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£229.00
including delivery and VAT
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About the miniDSP KD-1
The miniDSP KD-1 “Kontrol Dial” is the perfect solution for miniDSP audio processor owners who want a more premium, tactile and informative interface than a traditional infrared remote. Compatible with the Flex, Flex Eight, SHD and SHD Studio models, the KD-1 provides a tactile dial with a built-in display for precise volume management, source selection, preset selection and more.
While miniDSP products are famous for their invisible, set-and-forget processing, the KD-1 brings that power to your fingertips with a beautiful high-resolution OLED display. It doesn’t just change the volume; it provides visual feedback on your current settings, including preset names and even metadata for streaming content.
Housed in a sturdy aluminium base with a smooth-action rotary encoder, the KD-1 communicates wirelessly via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi, allowing for a clean, cable-free look on your coffee table or desk (power is provided via a simple USB-C connection). Whether you are toggling Dirac Live or switching between your turntable and digital inputs, the KD-1 makes interacting with your system a joy.
KD-1 and miniDSP processors
The KD-1 is compatible with a wide range of current miniDSP audio processors:
- miniDSP Flex 2 in / 4 out via Bluetooth (BLE)
- miniDSP Flex Eight via Bluetooth (BLE)
- miniDSP SHD, SHD Studio and SHD Power via Wi-Fi
- Tide16 via Wi-Fi
KD-1 and Roon
The latest KD‑1 beta firmware adds Roon control, free for all existing KD‑1 owners. Authorise your KD‑1 with your Roon server and it will scan for devices to control. No miniDSP audio processor, bridge or other extra hardware is needed – just a KD‑1.
We tested this update with the Roon Nucleus One and a couple of other Roon servers, and it seems to work really well, even in this beta version. After connecting the KD-1 to our WiFi network, we were able to scan for and connect to the Roon server, switch between zones (we tested Roon Ready, Roon Bridge and AirPlay endpoints) and control a variety of functions including play / pause, next / previous track, volume control and mute. The KD-1’s display shows the album art and metadata of the current track.
Features
Hardware & display
Smooth-action rotary dial
High-quality physical dial for tactile volume adjustment and menu navigation.
480 x 480 colour OLED display
Shows volume, active input, preset and system status at a glance.
Streaming metadata display
Shows track and artist information from Volumio-streamed sources, when used with the SHD Series.
Heavy aluminium base
Robust build that stays planted on a coffee table or desk during use.
Control & compatibility
Multi-device discovery
Scans your network or Bluetooth range for compatible miniDSP units to select and control.
One-touch Dirac Live toggle
Enable or disable Dirac Live room correction at the push of a button, on compatible units.
Roon control
Direct control of your Roon server and endpoints, no extra hardware needed
Specifications
| Brand | miniDSP |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Power | USB-C (cable included) |
| CPU | Espressif ESP32S3 dual-core SoC |
| Compatible models | Flex, Flex Eight, SHD, SHD Power, SHD Studio and Tide16 (not compatible with Flex HT or Flex HTx) |
What’s in the box?
- miniDSP KD-1 Smart Remote
- USB-C cable