MUSICAL FIDELITY M2S CD

The Musical Fidelity M2scd presents itself as an elegant and well-crafted CD player. Its full-metal chassis, available in silver or black finishes, conveys both solidity and refined aesthetics, while the front slot-loading mechanism adds a touch of modern practicality. Inside, the player houses a high-quality transport mechanism featuring the StreamUnlimited BlueTiger CD-80 servo, one of the most advanced solutions in its category. This component not only handles disc reading but also manages the display and user commands with speed, efficiency, and excellent error correction capabilities.

At the digital core of the M2scd lies a 24-bit Delta-Sigma DAC with 8x oversampling — a design that reflects Musical Fidelity’s extensive expertise in audio engineering. The result is a transparent and precise conversion process, capable of retrieving every detail from the music with impressive naturalness. Frequency response remains exceptionally linear, with minimal distortion, noise, and jitter, thanks also to a sophisticated noise filter and careful circuit layout that includes power supply optimization and internal component separation.

In listening sessions, the M2scd delivers a mature and refined sound, enhancing all music genres with both balance and dynamic expression. Vocals are clear and well-focused, instruments are precisely placed within the soundstage, and the low-end comes across as deep and tightly controlled. It is a player that manages to blend analytical precision and musicality — two qualities that are rarely found together in this price range.

On the rear panel, the M2scd offers a complete set of connectivity options, including RCA analog outputs, as well as coaxial and optical digital outputs, allowing easy integration into any Hi-Fi system. The included remote control ensures convenient and intuitive operation, rounding out a user experience that is both comfortable and rewarding.

Designed to pair perfectly with the M2si integrated amplifier from the same series.

Technical specifications:

• Output impedance: 50 ohms
• Digital output level at 0 dB: RCA – 2.2 V rms nominal
• DAC circuit: 24-bit Delta-Sigma (bit stream), dual differential, with 8x oversampling
• Total correlated jitter: less than 135 picoseconds peak-to-peak
• Linearity: less than 0.1 dB down to -96 dB
• Frequency response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz, max variation -0.2 dB
• Channel separation: greater than 105 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 117 dB (A-weighted)
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): less than 0.003% from 10 Hz to 20 kHz
• Analog outputs: stereo RCA line-level connectors (left and right channels)
• Digital outputs: 1 RCA coaxial SPDIF, 1 TOSLINK optical
• Mains voltages: 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz (factory pre-set), 100 VAC 50/60 Hz alternative
• Maximum power consumption: 20 watts
• Weight: 6.65 kg
• Dimensions: Width: 440 mm (17⅓”); Height (including feet): 100 mm (4”); Depth (including terminals): 375 mm