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Against 449 recent comparable listings, the median is US$423, with the lower quartile at US$235. At US$79, this remote is dramatically below the 25th-percentile mark—a genuine bargain if it is the correct handset and works.
The M6 SDAC remote is useful rather than merely decorative: it provides direct control of inputs, standby, upsampling, digital filtering, and variable output or headphone volume. Musical Fidelity’s M-series remotes are shared across several M6 components, which helps availability and compatibility. Because the listing says “remote only” and gives no condition, verify that it transmits reliably, the battery compartment is clean, and the buttons are intact; ideally confirm compatibility with your exact M6 SDAC revision. Even allowing for a battery or cosmetic wear, US$79 leaves considerable headroom.
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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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