Streaming in Musical Fidelity Tradition
The MX-Stream is developed with the same goal in mind as everything else at Musical Fidelity. Technically correct design that not only measures like a dream but also sounds like it. In order for it to be true to the original Musical Fidelity spirit it has to have our warm yet transparent and incredibly detailed signature sound and not just be technical wizardry for the sake of clean technical measurements.
There are audio products of the past that did not necessarily measure so well, but people still grew to love them. This can also be done with close to perfect technical specifications and the same dedication to the actual perceivable sound qualities. And Musical Fidelity have done exactly this – always. As a result, these pieces of audio gear are elevated to the highest levels and become the true entries into affordable, no nonsense high-end. The MX-Stream is yet another prime example in our long-lasting design philosophy Overview and Hardware Design MX-Stream is a universal, transport-only network device that can take any online or network streaming service to your integrated amplifier or DAC. All you need is an existing USB Class 2.0 Audio input. The MX-Stream’s digital audio circuitry is a complete custom design from scratch. A huge part inside the chassis is dedicated to the extensive power supply section. With an optimized software, you were able to push this high-tech hardware design to its absolute limits. All of this resulted in the first near-zero jitter streamer you have ever seen.
Bit-perfect and Open Software Design
Its design makes it future proof by keeping the architecture open. In 10 years’ time, your MXStream will be as relevant as today because it can run any open source software that you are willing and able to throw at it. It will use the same revelatory hardware design and continue to be the perfect streaming transport. Of course, for now you can just unpack the unit and set it up and it will be perfectly plug&play ready and you can immediately stream ahead. The on-board operating system and playback software - by default - is set up to enable you 1:1 bit-perfect digital audio transfers to your USB DAC of choice right from the start. You do not need to worry about anything, we have done all the engineering and configuration for you. You are free to enjoy the Musical Fidelity signature sound without in-depth knowledge of digital audio technology. However, all the expert-users will find advanced options available to tailor the experience to their exact specifications and gain complete and transparent control of what their system is doing. Truly accessible high-end at your fingertips.
Flexibility and Control Options
The MX-Stream can be controlled via mobile App, in any web-browser and you can connect HDMI- and touchscreens for a full, haptic touch screen experience. A full Roon-Ready certification, support for all lossless high-resolution streaming services that are available right now and hi-res formats (up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD256) and standard network features like NAS support, USB-hard drive support, UPNP/DLNA, Bluetooth, Shareport (for iOS-devices), web-radio, CD-ripping with automated tagging and automatic music library indexing bring unparalleled versatility to the table.
Features:
High resolution network bridge
Network-enables and compatible with any modern DAC with USB input
Completely optimised for bit-perfect audio
Audiophile playback software
Low Noise regulation and detox section
USB & Wifi low phase noise clock section
Clock synchronised, phase interleaved, capacitor multiplier pre regulators
]Complete Detox: cleans up all incoming and outgoing audio signals for zero jitter and noise
CD ripping (requires external USB CD drive)
Controllable via smart devices and PC/Laptop
Streaming Services:
Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, TuneIn
Fully Roon Ready and certified Shareport (Airplay), UPNP/DLNA, Bluetooth
Inputs:
2 x USB A
1 x Micro USB B (PC-Detox)
Network (Ethernet, Wifi 802.11 b/g/n/d/e/h/i)
Bluetooth (Bluetooth Classic + EDR v2.1, v3.0, v4.0 and Low Energy)
Audio formats: PCM 32bit/352.8kHz, DSD256
Internal storage: 16GB
Outputs:
Audio optimized USB A
HDMI (video)
Musical Fidelity has been designing and manufacturing Hi-Fi electronics for over thirty years and has become one of the best-known brands in the Hi-Fi industry. Driven by a passion for wonderful music and the challenge of world-class engineering Musical Fidelity approached each new design by looking for the absolute best solution to a given challenge and embrace new technologies in their designs as well as developing more traditional methods for even greater performance.
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