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Musical Fidelity MX-DAC Digital Analog Converter (DAC) 32 bit 192KHz upsampling DAC with DSD USB Comes with original box, manual, Windows Driver CD and 5V/2A power adaptor. One year old, DAC is in as-new/mint condition. Selling it because of financial reasons. I’ve only ever used it for CD / Streamer playback, so I can’t offer any insight into the USB DSD functionality, sorry. All specs are provided in the photos. Sale is within Australia only, sent by Australia Post. I’m Brisbane Northside based so local pick-up is available if that suits. Thanks for looking. Condition: As New / M
At A$950, this is comfortably under the MX-DAC’s new Australian pricing of A$1,525, so on a like-new unit it reads as a solid buy rather than an ambitious ask. For this model, that’s the right zone: not a throwaway bargain, but fair money for a well-kept example.
The MX-DAC is well regarded as a clean, neutral, no-drama DAC that does the basics very well, with the kind of smooth, composed presentation Musical Fidelity is known for. In like-new condition, the main upside is getting a proven, full-featured DAC at a meaningful discount from new, with low risk if the original packaging and accessories are included.
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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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