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Offered is „MX-DAC DA-Wandler“ by Musical Fidelity as second-hand device from the category „D/A Converter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3615133086 ends on 03.01.2027 at 09:59 o'clock.
In good condition, €449 is a genuine bargain. It sits well below the €554 25th-percentile mark from 59 comparable listings, and dramatically under the €1,245 median, so this is priced as a strong buy rather than merely fair value.
The MX-DAC remains a very capable, flexible converter: two coaxial and two optical inputs, asynchronous USB, and both RCA and balanced XLR outputs make it easy to integrate into a serious system. It handles up to 24-bit/192kHz PCM plus DSD64/128, with measured low jitter, roughly 111 dB signal-to-noise performance, and a clean, neutral presentation. At this money, check that the power supply and remote are included and that USB, optical, coaxial, RCA, and XLR outputs all function, but a healthy example is an easy recommendation.
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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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