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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. Postage is $15 tracked. Condition: Very Good Payment Method: Cash, Payid, PayPal Region/State: (QLD) Queensland/Australia By Steever 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $180 Date: August 4, 20241 yr
Very_good condition helps here, because it suggests a clean little digital bridge rather than a battered old computer accessory, and A$180 looks fair to a touch keen for a V-Link II in today’s used market. Comparable Musical Fidelity V-Link-era converters tend to sit around the low-A$100s used, with a similar V-Link 192 example listed at A$150, so A$180 is not outrageous but it isn’t a bargain either.
What you’re buying is a respected asynchronous USB-to-S/PDIF converter that can still be useful if your DAC sounds better over coax or optical than straight USB. It’s a simple, low-drama piece of kit: good for tidying up a computer-audio chain, and the very_good condition is the main plus if the listing includes the PSU and cables. If everything is present and it’s from a careful owner, it’s a sensible buy at the right system-matching price.
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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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