Musical fidelity xdac brochure

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MUSICAL FIDELITY

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HDCD Digital to Analog Converter

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<3 0.008% 20Hz-20kl'lz 'A weighted
Frequency response 20I lz-20kl-lz i 0.2dB
SN ratio -90dB unweighted
11> -100dB A weighted
Conversion type 18 bit (To-phase 8x oversampled
Dimensions l 10 x l 10 x 220mm (W x H x D)
Width and height include feet
Weight 1.3 kgs
Standard accessories 12V mains adaptor

Spaciousness. dimensionality and soundstaging were very good. as were tonal neutrality.
bass extension and impact. Additionally edginess was low."
This little D/A converter really sounded good and operated flawlessly.
I enjoyed my experience with it. and would commend it to anyone in the market for a
good. moderately priced D/A converter."

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"Together with the X-DAC [used with Pioneer PD-SQO4 and X-IOD] the transformation is
total and amazing. Possnblv UObSfllflCklllg."
Ili-Fi Choice

I ...the almost magical feathery airiness of the X-I)AC weaves a powerful spell...
...il'you're looking for an upgrade or new CD playing system on a sensible budget the X-
I)AC should definitely be on your short-list."
...the X-I)A(?s value for money is undoubted and it can be thoroughly recom-
mended.

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"The X-DAC was impressive right out of the box..."
The X-DACS most impressive sonic aspect was its deep. authoritative bass. This little
converter went down deep. with a power and solidin I usually hear only in more expensive
products."
The X-DACs bass was also full. dynamically expressive. and well defined. with excel-
lent pitch definition and dynamic impact."
"The X-DAC's midrange liquidity and lack oftreble tizz played a large role in my overall
enjoyment of this processor.
Soundstage size and definition were exceptional for a converter at this price."
The X-DAC has raised the stakes in budget digital processors. This little converter
was surprising in its overall musicality and ability to hold up in long listening sessions
without producing fatigue. In its best qualities - midrange liquidity. clean treble. transpar-
ency. deep and solid bass - the X-DAC is competitive with the best $1000 processors"
"I had to remind myself] was listening to a $600 converter."
Ifl had $600 to spend on a digital processor today, the X-DAC would be at the top
of my list. Even if you have a bigger processor budget. you should audition the X-DAC: it
offers much more perfomianee than you'd expect. The Musical Fidelity X-DACs excel-
lent sound quality, HDCD decoding and price tag have earned it my enthusiastic
recommendation for budget minded audiophiles."

Stereophile

Using the X-DAC in conjunction with a typical budget CD player literally trans-

formed what had been the routine into something quite exceptional.

lt fulfils its purpose admirably. coaxing a genuinely superior performance from the front-

end ofa quite ordinary Cl) player. Indeed so effective is it in this role that the two-box

combination so formed could hold its head high in extremely elevated company."
Gramophone

In use the X-DACS bass is warm and well weighted. yet rhythmically taut and controlled.
ensuring the scale ofa symphony orchestra is conveyed as convincingly as driving rock
drums and electric bass. This power integrates smoothly with a deliciously detailed
midband. bringing out the character of voices and instruments. while the treble is beauti-
fully clear.

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