Musical Fidelity M2scd silver

The Musical Fidelity M2SCD is an audiophile CD player designed to deliver exceptional sound quality at an affordable price. With its sleek silver design and meticulous craftsmanship, this model integrates seamlessly into any high-end audio system. Equipped with a 24-bit Delta-Sigma dual-differential digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with 8x oversampling, it ensures faithful and detailed reproduction of your recordings. Its robust design with an aluminum chassis and carefully selected components guarantees stable and precise audio performance, allowing you to rediscover your CD collection in a new light.

Advanced audio technology for precise sound reproduction

The heart of the M2SCD lies in its sophisticated DAC technology. The 24-bit Delta-Sigma dual-differential converter with 8x oversampling extracts the maximum information from your compact discs. This configuration ensures minimal jitter of less than 135 picoseconds, providing exceptional temporal precision in audio reproduction.

The remarkably flat frequency response (10 Hz to 20 kHz with only -0.2 dB maximum variation) allows faithful reproduction of the entire audible spectrum. The channel separation exceeding 105 dB creates a precise three-dimensional soundstage, while the signal-to-noise ratio of over 117 dB ensures a perfectly silent background, revealing the subtlest musical nuances.

The total harmonic distortion of less than 0.003% across the entire audible frequency range (10 Hz to 20 kHz) guarantees exemplary sound purity, free from artificial coloration of the signal. These technical characteristics translate into transparent and natural listening that highlights the intrinsic qualities of your recordings.

Versatile connectivity for optimal integration

The M2SCD offers comprehensive connectivity to adapt to various audio configurations. The RCA analog outputs deliver a high-quality signal with a 50-ohm output impedance, ideal for maintaining signal integrity even with longer cables.

For those who prefer using an external DAC or integrating the player into a digital system, the M2SCD provides two digital output options: a coaxial S/PDIF output via RCA connector and an optical TOSLINK output. This versatility allows the M2SCD to be used either as a complete CD player or as a transport only, depending on your preferences and system configuration.

This connection flexibility makes the M2SCD a wise choice for audiophiles looking to gradually build their system, with the option to upgrade to a high-end external DAC while retaining the same CD transport.

Optimized electronic design for sound purity

Musical Fidelity has paid special attention to the M2SCD’s power supply, a crucial element for audio performance. The player uniquely integrates both a mains inductance filter and a high-tech digital noise filter, innovations typically reserved for more expensive models.

The carefully dimensioned power supply (maximum consumption of 20 watts) ensures perfect current stability, even during the most demanding musical passages. Separate power circuits for the analog and digital sections prevent any interference between these two domains, thus preserving the purity of the audio signal.

The chassis design, with its double-layer bottom plate and rigid feet, also contributes to sound excellence by eliminating parasitic vibrations that could affect disc reading or sensitive circuits.

An ideal companion for the M2Si amplifier

The M2SCD has been specifically designed to form a harmonious duo with Musical Fidelity’s M2Si integrated amplifier. These two devices not only share a common aesthetic but also a coherent sound philosophy, ensuring perfect synergy.

When used together, the M2SCD and M2Si offer a complete high-quality audio chain at a reasonable price. Their optimal compatibility ensures uncompromised signal transmission, preserving all the nuances and details of your favorite recordings.

This system approach reflects Musical Fidelity’s holistic vision, designing its products not as isolated elements but as complementary links in a coherent audio chain.

Technical Specifications

Audio Outputs

• Output impedance: 50 ohms
• Digital output level 0 dB: RCA output - 2.2 V nominal effective

Digital-to-Analog Converter

• DAC circuit: 24-bit Delta-Sigma (bitstream) dual differential with 8x oversampling
• Total correlated jitter: < 135 picoseconds peak-to-peak
• Linearity: < 0.1 dB up to -96 dB
• Frequency response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz -0.2 dB max.
• Channel separation: > 105 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 117 dB A-weighted
• Total harmonic distortion: < 0.003% from 10 Hz to 20 kHz

Connectivity

• Line-level outputs: 1 pair of RCA connectors, left and right outputs
• Digital outputs: 1 RCA coaxial S/PDIF connector, 1 TOSLINK optical connector

Power Supply

• Power supply voltages: 115 / 230 V AC 50 / 60 Hz (factory preset)
• Alternative: 100 V AC 50 / 60 Hz
• Power consumption: 20 watts maximum

Physical Characteristics

• Weight:
  • Unit only, unpacked: 6.65 kg (14⅔ lbs)
  • In shipping carton: 10.5 kg (23 lbs)
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 440 mm (17⅓”)
  • Height, including feet: 100 mm (4”)
  • Depth (front to back) including terminals: 375 mm (14¾”)