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Musical Fidelity MX-DAC Upsampling DSD DAC

Musical Fidelity MX-DAC Upsampling DSD DAC

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Musical Fidelity MX-DAC 

The stereo imaging is very, very good, throwing the stage wide open, making room for each artist or musician to play his or her part. The next positive benchmark is the tonal balance over the frequency range, this makes all kinds of music enjoyable and engaging.
— RENÉ VAN ES, THE EAR

 

After years of patient research and development, we are proud to launch our MX-DAC with DSD. With its technical innovation, superb technical performance and excellent build quality, the new MX DAC offers truly outstanding value for money.The MX-DAC is a tremendous performer.

The MX-DAC is a tremendous performer. It has ultra low distortion, very wide bandwidth, and low noise. The technical performance of the MX-DAC is on a par with any other DAC at any price. Jitter is about 12pps, s/n ratio is -116dB (‘A’ weighted), linearity is +0.2dB at -116dB, stereo separation is -104dB at 1kHz, frequency response is ruler flat and distortion is 0.00025% at 1kHz and 0.0003% at 20kHz. These technical figures are state-of-the-art and show that our implementation is almost perfect, to ensure completely neutral and accurate digital-to-analogue conversion of any digital input.The MX DAC has inputs

The MX DAC has inputs for: 2 x coax (up to 24bit 192 kHz PCM), 2 x optical (up to 24bit 192kHz PCM) and asynchronous USB up to 24bit 192 kHz PCM as well as DSD 64 and DSD 128.Also, all inputs whether from coax, optical or USB, are processed in the DSD domain. This desirable feature gives a warmth and humanity to the sound that simple digital conversion doesn’t achieve.

Also, all inputs whether from coax, optical or USB, are processed in the DSD domain. This desirable feature gives a warmth and humanity to the sound that simple digital conversion doesn’t achieve.The MX DAC has both single ended and balanced outputs.

The MX DAC has both single ended and balanced outputs.The new MX range has beautiful aesthetics and wonderful build quality. The front panel and housing are both from exclusive custom-made extrusions using mil-spec

The new MX range has beautiful aesthetics and wonderful build quality. The front panel and housing are both from exclusive custom-made extrusions using mil-spec aluminum. 

UPGRADE ALERT - You've got to hear the MX-DAC powered by the Sbooster Audiophile Power Supply. Improved bass slam and definition, more body, ease, and increased air. A huge boost in performance for an already impressive component. Highly recommended.

The Musical Fidelity MX-DAC uses the 5 V Sbooster, and cannot use the ULTRA MKII upgrade.

MX-DAC in brief

  • Superlative state of the art performance with ultra-flat frequency response
  • Able to process DSD64 and DSD128 formats as well as PCM up to 192kHz / 24bit
  • Multiple digital inputs – 2 x coax, 2 x optical, and asynchronous USB
  • All inputs processed and converted in DSD domain
  • Very low noise
  • Extremely low distortion
  • Outstanding linearity
  • Outstanding channel separation
  • Beautiful aesthetics and build quality

 

MX-DAC - Specifications

DAC Structure

  • Sample rate converter: SRC4392 up-sampling data to 192kHz
  • Digital to Analogue converter: PCM1795 32 bit / 192kHz Multi-bit Sigma-Delta type

Specifications

Output Voltage: 2 V RMS single-ended (RCA)
Output Voltage: 4 V RMS balanced (XLR)
PCM THD: <0.002 %
PCM THD (+ noise): <0.003 %
DSD THD: <0.003 %
DSD THD (+ noise): <0.006 %
PCM Frequency Response: –3 dB, 2 Hz to 90 kHz
PCM Frequency Response: –3 dB, 2 Hz to 40 kHz
Channel Separation: -110 dB
Coaxial Inputs: S/PDIF up to 24 bit / 192 kHz
Optical Inputs: S/PDIF up to 24 bit / 192 kHz
Inputs: 2x RCA coaxial connector SPDIF 32-192 kbps, (16-24 bit stereo PCM), 2x TOSLINK optical connector 32-192 kbps, (16-24 bit stereo PCM), 1x USB type ‘B’ connector, Asynchronous data stream at up to 24-bit/192 kHz PCM as well as DSD64 and DSD128
Outputs: 1x line level RCA (single-ended), 1x XLR Male sockets (balanced) to EIA RS-297-A
Dimensions - WxHxD (mm): 220 x 53 x 215
Weight (unpacked / packed): 1.9 kg / 2.4 kg
Power Consumption: <0.25 W standby, <1 W max
Supplied Accessories: 1x 5 V / 2 A DC power supply (90-250 VAC universal worldwide supply), Windows driver CD, User manual

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