Musical Fidelity M3x DAC – Digital to Analog Converter (Black)

Key Features

• High-end DAC with excellent linearity
• Burr Brown SRC4392 re-clocks PCM signals into 24 bits & 192 kHz
• PCM1795 DAC handles PCM rates up to 24 bits and 192kHz, native & DoP DSD up to DSD256
• Single-ended RCA and balanced XLR outputs w/ own buffers for low noise & high current drive
• Industrial-grade sockets with EMI filter and DC blocker eliminate interference

Musical Fidelity M3x DAC, Black Overview

The Musical Fidelity M3x DAC is a testament to affordable, high-end DAC design. It boasts superior technical prowess, excellent build quality, and a meticulous power supply layout – in line with the Musical Fidelity tradition. The standout features of the M3x DAC include its use of the SRC4392, a top-notch sample rate converter from Burr Brown, which re-clocks all PCM signals and converts them into 24 bits and 192 kHz. This sophisticated up-sampling process ensures minimal distortion levels, enhancing your digital music playback experience.

The M3x’s PCM1795 DAC can handle PCM rates of up to 24 bits and 192kHz, as well as native and DoP DSD of up to DSD256, further reinforcing its technical prowess. DSD files are played in their original format without upsampling. Both single-ended RCA and balanced XLR outputs have their own output buffer, delivering superb audio quality with very low noise, large output voltage swing, and high current drive. The exceptional gain bandwidth and fast slew rate result in exceptionally low distortion, making the M3x a fantastic choice of DAC for hi-fi enthusiasts.

Specifications

DAC

Digital Inputs

Analogue Outputs

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