MX-DAC – DAC

The MX-DAC is a DAC out audiophile performance but in easily accommodated size.

After years of patient research and development, we are proud to launch our MX-DAC with DSD. With its technical innovation, superb technical performance and excellent build quality, the new MX DAC offers truly outstanding value for money.

The MX-DAC is a tremendous performer. It has ultra low distortion, very wide bandwidth and low noise. The technical performance of the MX-DAC is on a par with any other DAC at any price. Jitter is about 12pps, s/n ratio is -116dB (A weighted), linearity is +0.2dB at -116dB, stereo separation is -104dB at 1kHz, frequency response is ruler flat and distortion is 0.00025% at 1kHz and 0.0003% at 20kHz. These technical figures are state-of-the-art and show that our implementation is almost perfect, to ensure completely neutral and accurate digital-to-analogue conversion of any digital input.

The MX DAC has inputs for: 2 x coax (up to 24bit 192 kHz PCM), 2 x optical (up to 24bit 192kHz PCM) and asynchronous USB up to 24bit 192 kHz PCM as well as DSD 64 and DSD 128.

Also, all inputs whether from coax, optical or USB, are processed in the DSD domain. This desirable feature gives a warmth and humanity to the sound that simple digital conversion doesnt achieve.

The MX DAC has both single ended and balanced outputs.

The new MX range has beautiful aesthetics and wonderful build quality. The front panel and housing are both from exclusive custom-made extrusions using mil-spec aluminium.

• Superlative state of the art performance with ultra-flat frequency response
• Able to process DSD64 and DSD128 formats as well as PCM up to 192kHz / 24bit
• Multiple digital inputs 2 x coax, 2 x optical, and asynchronous USB
• All inputs processed and converted in DSD domain
• Very low noise
• Extremely low distortion
• Outstanding linearity
• Outstanding channel separation
• Beautiful aesthetics and build quality

REVIEW & AWARDS

Musical Fidelity MX-DAC Review – Read More

“Musical Fidelity’s MX-DAC works so well and looks so good for little money. If you’re in the market for a cheap, entry-level DAC, I would save up a little extra cash and get this because it’s your ticket out of budget DACs, and into properly decent digital sound. In fact, you need to spend roughly twice its price to get appreciably better performance on the market right now which is really saying something. In this brave new world of hi-res, USB-connected digital-to-analogue converters, products like this give the breed a good name.” –David Price

Musical Fidelity MX-DAC USB DAC – Read More

“DACs are the most vivid examples of price-plummeting due to trickle-down technology. Some 30 years after the first standalone models arrived, we’re in a golden age, and somewhat used to being impressed by sub-999 DACs but I wasn’t prepared for the leap that the MX-DAC achieves. The sound is satisfying, seductive and silky while the features and inputs ensure systemic flexibility. It is a no-brainer purchase. ” – Ken Kessler & Paul Miller

Musical Fidelity MX-DAC – Read More

“For some the DSD option is a must, not for me since 99% of my music is simply not available in the DSD format. The same goes for USB, I need my laptop for typing reviews and prefer to use a dedicated digital music player. But if you want it, the MX-DAC will deliver with pleasure. Combining the MX-DAC with a better power supply will probably add to your listening enjoyment, but its not essential, more of an upgrade from a fine product to an even better one. The MX-DAC served my music well and thats exactly what it was made for.” – Ren van Es

Musical Fidelity MX-DAC: compact High End according to the inventors – Read More

“The MX-DAC offers great value for money considering its price and plays at a high level. The DAC is easy to operate, versatile and has a pleasant size. The sound of the Musical Fidelity MX-DAC is mainly neutral, friendly and open. Music is played controlled, but never laid-back. The high-end aspirations are certainly fulfilled and this compact DAC will make many music lovers happy. Very happy. ” – Eric de Boer

Hi-Fi Choice 08/15

“Lively, musical and glass-clear sound” – David Price

what hifi 05/23

“DAC of the year 2023: This compact and clear-sounding DAC just sits in a system doing its job, reliably delivering high-quality D-to-A conversion from its five inputs. It has excellent visual feedback as well.”

Stereoplay 06/15

“The sounds is punchy and crisp contoured, grippy and direct” – Marco Breddin

13th Note HiFi Review 12/19

“DAC of the year 2019!” – Simon Price

SPECIFICATIONS