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The Musical Fidelity M3x DAC is designed for listeners who want a smooth, natural, and highly musical digital source without digital harshness or glare. Built around high-quality conversion architecture and Musical Fidelity’s low-noise analogue output stage, the M3x delivers a rich, open, and detailed sound that retains the character of the original recording. It handles modern high-resolution formats with ease and provides a clean, stable signal path that integrates beautifully into both classic and contemporary hi-fi systems. Solid, elegant, and sonically refined — it’s a DAC made for real musical enjoyment.
Shipping and Warranty
A 3 month warranty will pre-provided upon sale. Please note there is a box for this item but shipping is not included so please contact us for a quote.
Specification
Detail
DAC Chip
High-performance 32-bit converter (Musical Fidelity implementation)
Supported Sample Rates
Up to 192kHz
Supported Bit Depth
Up to 24-bit
Inputs
USB-B, Optical, Coaxial
Outputs
RCA stereo analogue
Frequency Response
20Hz – 20kHz (±0.2dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
> 110dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
< 0.005%
Jitter
Very low jitter design
Power Supply
High-quality internal PSU
Dimensions
220 × 53 × 300 mm
Weight
3.5 kg
Please note: Collection from our Murarrie showroom or freight at buyer's expense. We do not offer free shipping on traded equipment.
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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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