Musical Fidelity MX-DAC

The MX-DAC is a real performer. It has extremely low distortion, high bandwidth and low noise. The MX-DAC's technical performance stands up to any other DAC in any price range. Jitter is about 12 pps, signal-to-noise ratio -116dB (A-weighted), linearity is +0.2dB at -116dB level, Channel separation is -104dB at 1kHz frequency, frequency response is linear and distortion is non-existent 0.00025% at 1kHz frequency and 0.0003 % at 20kHz frequency. These technical figures are state-of-the-art and show that our implementation is almost perfect to ensure a neutral and accurate digital-to-analog conversion for any digital input.

The MX-DACs have the following inputs: 2 x coaxial (max 24bit 192 kHz PCM), 2 x optical (max 24bit 192 kHz PCM) and asynchronous USB (max 24bit 192 kHz PCM) as well as DSD 64 and DSD 128.

All inputs, both coaxial, optical and USB are processed in a DSD environment. This feature brings warmth and naturalness to the sound that a simple digital-to-analog conversion cannot.

MX-DACs have both balanced and unbalanced outputs.

The new MX series is wonderfully executed, both visually and technically. Both the front panel and the frame are made of high-quality extruded aluminum.

MX-DAC in brief:

• Top class performance with an extremely smooth frequency response.
• Able to process both DSD64 and DSD128 formats, as well as PCM signals up to 192kHz/24bit
• Plenty of digital inputs - 2 x coaxial, 2 x optical and asynchronous USB
• All inputs are processed and converted in a DSD environment
• Very low noise
• Extremely low distortion
• Exceptionally linear
• Exceptionally good channel separation
• Great appearance and high-quality construction

Characteristics

DAC structure:

• Sampling frequency converter: SRC4392 oversamples the signal to a frequency of 192kHz
• Digital-to-analog converter: PCM1795 32 bit / 192 kHz: Multi-bit Sigma-Delta type

Performance:

• Output voltage: 2V RMS unbalanced (RCA)
• Output voltage: 4V RMS balanced (XLR)
• PCM THD: <0.002%
• PCM THD (+ noise): <0.003%
• DSD THD: <0.003%
• DSD THD (+ noise): <0.006%
• PCM frequency response: -3dB, 2Hz-90kHz
• PCM frequency response: -3dB, 2Hz-40kHz
• Channel separation: -110dB

Supported signals:

• Coaxial inputs: S/PDIF max 24 bit / 192 kHz
• Optical inputs: S/PDIF max 24 bit / 192 kHz

Entrance fees

• 2x RCA coaxial connector S/PDIF 32-192 kbps (16-24 bit stereo PCM)
• 2x TOSLINK optical connector 32-192 kbps (16-24 bit stereo PCM)
• 1x USB type "B" connector
• Asynchronous max 24 bit / 192 kHz PCM and DSD64 and DSD128
  (defined by the file/computer being played)

Departures

• 1x line-level RCA (unbalanced)
• 1x XLR male (balanced) EIA RS-297-A

General

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 220 x 53 x 215 mm
• Weight (without packaging / packed): 1.9 kg / 2.4 kg
• Power consumption in standby mode: <0.25 watts, in use <1 watt max.

Accessories included

• 1x 5v / 2A DC power supply (90-250VAC universal power supply)
• Windows driver CD
• User manual

Color: silver