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This £340 asking price is a strong deal, sitting well below the typical used market where the median for this DAC is £349 and the 25th percentile is £306. At £340, you are paying just £9 above the lowest recent comparable asking price, making this an excellent bargain for a unit that originally retailed between £499 and £699.
The Musical Fidelity MX-DAC is a well-regarded multi-bit Sigma-Delta converter using the premium PCM1795 chip, prized for its natural sound and superb jitter rejection under 10psec. It delivers excellent low-level resolution with a 111dB signal-to-noise ratio and healthy 3.8V balanced output, making it a standout choice for USB and S/PDIF sources. At this price, it represents a genuine buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking high-resolution 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD support without the new-market cost.
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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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