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Musical Fidelity V-Link II DDC A quality and well regarded digital to digital converter for converting USB audio to optical and coaxial digital. This model easily saw off a Wyred4Sound uLink I also had, giving a more transparent and open presentation. It’s only being sold because I’ve sold the system this was in. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Cash, Payid, PayPal Region/State: (QLD) Queensland/Australia By Steever 2 Comments AUD $150 Date: January 21, 20251 yr
This is an older-generation USB-to-S/PDIF bridge, so timing only matters if you need modern USB features; for basic computer-to-DAC duty, the V-Link II still does exactly the job it was built for. At A$150, the asking price looks fair to slightly keen for the current used market, and it lines up with other used Musical Fidelity digital boxes around this level rather than reading as a bargain.
What makes it worth a look is the simple, well-executed asynchronous USB conversion: it takes USB audio from a computer and feeds coaxial or optical S/PDIF to an outboard DAC, with support up to 24-bit/96 kHz. That makes it a sensible buy if you want to isolate an older DAC from noisy USB output, and “excellent” condition is the right kind of listing for a compact box like this. If it comes with the original power arrangement and a clean USB input, it’s a solid pickup for someone building a straightforward digital front end.
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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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