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Musical Fidelity MX-Stream High-end Zero Jitter Audio Optimized Music Streamer and Network Bridge - Safe and Sound HQ

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Musical Fidelity MX-Stream High-end Zero Jitter Audio Optimized Music Streamer and Network Bridge

Brand: Musical Fidelity | SKU: MX-StreamSilver | UPC: 9120097826909

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Musical Fidelity MX-Stream High-end Zero Jitter Audio Optimized Music Streamer and Network Bridge - Safe and Sound HQ

Musical Fidelity MX-Stream High-end Zero Jitter Audio Optimized Music Streamer and Network Bridge

Color: Silver

Sale price
$599.99
Regular price
$1,149

Musical Fidelity has always been driven by the vision to create musically engaging audio products which can hold their high standard of fidelity for many generations to come. Many MF classics are still in the hands of their proud owners and have proven the success of our design philosophy. 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. We have to hear it, we have to feel it, and we have to be moved by it.

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

Our 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. We have PSUs and high-end voltage stabilization components for all the different PCB units. We have advanced re-clocking – even the main CPU is operated by an audio optimized clock, which is completely unheard in typical streaming solutions, as they typically run with standard CPU clocks like those in regular computers. Every incoming digital signal is cleaned up from the very beginning. All audio files that come in and out, are the best they can be by eliminating all unwanted noise that can be found in common streaming solutions. With an optimized software, we were able to push this high-tech hardware design to its absolute limits. All of this resulted in the first near-zero jitter streamer we 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 MX-Stream 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.

The Perfect Streaming Companion

As a standalone device, the MX-Stream is the perfect add-on for any integrated amplifier or DAC with USB B input. Not only is the technology inside the MX-Stream complete cutting-edge high-end, every analog circuit in integrated analog amps displays increased performance, when digital circuits and power supplies are kept separate from the analog circuitry. By squeezing in a lot of digital circuits, additional high frequency distortion across the entire system can be observed. Coming from the other direction, huge power supplies for pre and power amps with lots of magnetic radiation impact digital circuit performance negatively. By keeping streaming and amplification separate we can achieve our true high-end sound vision to greater effect and at a more affordable cost, while also guaranteeing the longest lifetime of our amplifiers and streamers.

Brand Musical Fidelity
Model MX-Stream
USB Input Yes
RCA/XLR Input NO / NO
Optical Digital Input 0
Coaxial Digital Input 0
HDMI Input 0
Subwoofer Output 0
RCA/XLR Output NO / NO
DAC No
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB) > 117
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.005%
Apply Airplay Yes
Chromecast No
Roon Ready Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Apple Music Yes
Amazon Music Yes
Pandora No
Sirius XM No
Spotify Connect Yes
Tidal Yes
Qobuz Yes
TuneIN Yes
Dimensions H x W x D (Inches) 2.2" x 8.6" x 8.5"
Weight (lbs) 4.2
Warranty 5 Years

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Price
$599.99
$749.99
$699.00
$1,980.00
$3,199.00
Rating
4
1
Brand
Musical Fidelity
Arcam
Arcam
EverSolo
Naim Audio
Model
MX-Stream
ST60
ST5
DMP-A8
Uniti Core
USB Input
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
RCA/XLR Input
NO / NO
YES / YES
NO / NO
YES / YES
OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT
0
0
0
2
COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT
0
0
0
2
HDMI INput
0
0
0
1
SUBWOOFER OUTPUT
0
0
0
0
RCA/XLR OUTPUT
NO / NO
YES / YES
YES / NO
YES / YES
Signal to Noise Ratio
> 117
> 125
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.005%
<0.00010% + N
DAC
No
ESS Sabre ESS9038K2M
ESS Sabre ES9018
AKM AK4499EX and AK4191EQ
Home Theater Bypass
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Streaming
Yes
TUNEIN
Yes
Yes
No
No
QOBUZ
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TIDAL
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sirius XM
No
Yes
No
No
Pandora
No
Yes
No
Yes
Amazon Music
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Apple Music
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roon Ready
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chromecast
No
Yes
Yes
No
Apple Airplay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DAC
ESS9038K2M
AM/FM Tuner
No
Room Correction
DIRAC
Dimensions No Antenna (H x W x D)
3.89" x 17.0" x 13.5"
Dimensions (HxWxD)
2.2" x 8.6" x 8.5"
4 1/16" x 17 1/16" x 12 1/16"
3 5/16" x 17 1/16" x 13 3/4"
3.5" x 15.3 x 9.8"
Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
5 Years
1 Year
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93%
(276)
6%
(17)
1%
(3)
0%
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0%
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Great speakers For my needs. Wanted a nice full sound floor standing speaker that wasn’t harsh. Using them just for music in our fireplace room not for home theater. Not a complaint at all on their lack of lower end frequencies, I pretty much knew when I ordered them I’d be adding a sub to the mix to fill in where they leave off. Now to pick the sub 😅😂

Fast shipping and products arrived perfectly. Thank you for a good experience

The delivery was quick and the unit arrived earlier Then expected because I live on the west coast.
The Eversolo T8 is everything as advertised and reviewed. The unit took about 8 hours of use to lose the bright forward sound. I’m happy with my purchase from Sate and Sound.

I'm glad I made the choice to purchase this amplifier! I couldn't be happier and the sound is quite captivating.

I just came back from visiting my big brother out of state who has a system in the mid 5 figure mark. When I came back I was inspired to upgrade but decided to wait. But then my Sub stopped working. I saw these on sale and thought “Is it meant to be?” Of course it was. I have these paired with a NAD T-778 streaming Qobuz. So far I am really enjoying these. I am hearing old songs as if they are new again. I have been listening to music more than ever. Bass is solid and highs are crisp. A truly immersive speaker. While I wouldn’t dare say they are as good as my big brother’s setup, they are close enough to put a smile on my face. I think they are a solid option for the price range. I am very satisfied and they are still breaking in.

Absolute game changer! Love the device - terrific sound quality, intuitive interface and beautiful design!

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Yamaha A-S501 Stereo Integrated Amplifier with Built-in DAC Customer Return
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My amplifier arrived safely and has functioned wonderfully without issue. Thank you!

Reference caliber exotic retro-futuristic LP spinner. Few rivals. Few are so flexible.

I started years ago with an Ortofon Blue and this directly replaced a Mofi Mastertracker. I have coupled the LVB250 with a Darlington MB8 phono preamp and I can finally say that I am satisfied. This cartridge is exceptional and I don't think I'll ever need anything better.

Really good service and extremely fast shipping. Also good price on receiver.

Love the power of it it really feels like the gate way into high end it sounds beautiful happy with your service.Everything was all I hoped it would be thank you

I bought the M2si integrated amplifier to drive my 2.7 magnepans. It does a very nice job of doing just that. That the amplifier is advertised as dipping gracefully or smoothly down to 2 Ohms was a primary point in the buy. Plus, Safe and Sound had a very good buy on this amplifier at $ 799.00. The build quality is very good and it has a large toroidal transformer to better handle high current and increase bass response. The preamp is full Class A and is a strong point for this Class A/B amplifier. Great buy! You can't have it all at this price though. The motorized volume knob does not have an easy viewing of where it is set as it is an inset indention without a light marker. Also, no standby power for the amp but it does have excellent heat management as the chassis has a colder side versus the hotter 2 channel amplifiers side. It is a fully discrete amplifier (wonderful, no integrated except for maybe op-amps at the preamp front). 5 year warranty, hard to beat. The amplifier has to be broken in as treble is at first very forward , but settles after a good break in period. The silver white looks very sexy and has a kind of older vibe. The M2si is British and has a brightness to it which can be toned down if you use the right speakers. Magnepans can change resistor values at the terminals or maybe even use specific DACs. No complaint about not having digital inputs at all since there are plenty of line level inputs as you can use outboards which gives you more opportunities any way. I have three different DACs into the line level inputs so all I have to do is switch out the single coax cable I want to change some of the response. I like a very well made Class A/B like this unit compared to the Class D which I have tried. Soundstage is wide and there is a lot of headroom compared to a lot of class D. If the M2si performs at 90% of what their end does like it has been said, then wow. Way to go Musical Fidelity.

I have all Arcam equipment, the sound is fantastic. The price was amazing.. MusicLife app is so/so. Great piece of equipment..

Safe and Sound is an excellent place to buy audio gear. This phono preamp is excellent, as sounds as advertised and the price was right!

Amazing to deal with and best service on the planet

So pleased with the quality as well as pretty much next day delivery. Great company

Excellent CD player. Very impressed with the quality of the open box service. Absolutely impeccable, couldn’t tell from a brand new unit. Your customer service is also tops. Thanks for great shopping experience!

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Marantz PM7000N Integrated Stereo Amplifier with HEOS Built-in
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Amazing sound. Perfectly pairs with the components I have. Vinyl has never sounded better.

Unit sounds great butyou can hear sound bleeding through the speakers and amp at zero volume. Also bind post so small myspade pugs either too large to accommodate. Unit turned off several times, not sure why possible connection but I could not figure out maybe due to heavy load speakers .Ssrvice and sales always fantastic!

Super quick shipment and communications! Always great experience with Safe and Sound! The T8 is amazing! Big improvement over DMP 6!

These outperform my previous speakers by a wide margin: more punch, more body, higher articulation. The vocals are mesmerizing.

I was trying to scale down from a surround to a stereo setup and looking to upgrade DAC from Marantz av8805a. I have the Anthem mca 525 gen 2 amps and Sonus Faber Sonetto iii g2. It took about 70+ to burn in. It was an upgrade, but it is very subtle and hard to even notice unless really paying attention. This does fell like within the territory of diminishing returns. I don't know if it's because of my speakers, but it is the best speaker I can get given the size and weight for a small walkup apartment. However, I still decided to keep it because it is much lighter and runs cooler than the Marantz. It is also a little bit clearer (the Marantz sounded a little bit muddied, which I didn't even notice after years of using until I was comparing it with m3ai) and I noticed that it sounded louder at the same db level because of this (this means I can listen at lower db levels than I would with Marantz). I do miss the ability to fully control the Marantz via the android app. Overall a good DAC, but subtracting a little bit of points for the high price.