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At £85, this Musical Fidelity V-90-DAC is a strong deal, sitting right at the median of recent GBP listings and well below the 75th percentile of £161. The asking price matches the market’s central value exactly, making it a fair and attractive entry point for a well-regarded DAC that rarely dips this low in used condition.
The V-90-DAC is esteemed for its Burr-Brown PCM1795 chip and ability to deliver superior dynamics, low-level resolution, and fatigue-free listening with excellent spatial rendering. It handles 24-bit/192kHz via coaxial and up to 24-bit/96kHz on optical and USB, offering versatile digital inputs for a compact unit. At this price, it’s a buying opportunity for anyone seeking a refined, small-form DAC with genuine audiophile performance—especially if it’s original-owner condition with the included 12V adapter.
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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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