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Musical Fidelity M3sCD CD Player The Musical Fidelity M3sCD CD Player (pre-owned) is known for its outstanding CD reproduction capabilities while also serving as a digital hub, which makes it particularly versatile for audio enthusiasts. Technical Performance: Jitter: The M3sCD boasts very low jitter, with specifications under 135 picoseconds peak-to-peak, which contributes to a cleaner and more detailed sound. DAC: It employs a 24-bit Delta-Sigma (Bitstream) DAC with dual differential 8x oversampling, ensuring excellent sound quality from CDs and digital inputs. Digital Inputs: For flexibil
This looks like a strong deal. At A$1,500, it sits below the A$1,539 25th percentile and a touch under the A$1,572 median for recent Australian asks, so it’s priced on the right side of fair for a clean example. For a well-kept M3SCD, that’s enough discount to feel genuinely attractive rather than merely acceptable.
The M3SCD is a respected spinner: smooth, solidly built, and often liked for its slightly refined, easygoing presentation rather than etched “digital” glare. In excellent condition, the real upside is getting a mature, proven CD player that still holds its own musically without paying new-component money. If it’s complete with remote and has a healthy disc mechanism, this is the kind of used buy that rewards a quick decision.
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Musical Fidelity, a British hi-fi icon, traces its roots to 1982 when clarinettist and audio enthusiast Antony Michaelson founded the company in London. Disillusioned with the sound quality of existing gear after his stint at predecessor Michaelson & Austin, he handcrafted his debut product—a minimalist preamplifier dubbed "The Preamp"—on his kitchen table. Paired with the quirky Dr. Thomas power amplifier, these designs disrupted the market with their bold aesthetics and sonic punch, establishing Michaelson’s experimental ethos from the outset.
The brand has long centered on amplifiers as its cornerstone, spanning integrated, power, phono, headphone, and preamp models renowned for Class-AB topology and innovative touches like Nuvistor tubes. It expanded into streaming players, DACs, CD players, Bluetooth receivers, all-in-one systems, and even headphones and turntables, always prioritizing musicality over convention. Unconventional industrial designs, from curved heatsinks to sculptural panels, became signatures, influencing competitors.
Positioned firmly in the high-end arena, Musical Fidelity commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its value-driven performance and soulful sound. Iconic models like the A1 and F-series endure as collector favorites, blending accessibility with premium engineering. Acquired by Austria’s Audio Tuning in 2018, it continues evolving under new stewardship while honoring its heritage as a boutique force in British hi-fi.
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