Musical Fidelity M8X DAC Digital to Analogue Converter
Musical Fidelity M8X DAC Digital to Analogue Converter
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Shipping Terms
- Shipping method: Standard
Shipment cost: - EU 25€
- LT, EST 6€
- LV 3€
- RU, USA 200€
- Other countries 200€
- Dispatched usually 2 - 5 business days after order placement
- Some times, dispatched up to 20 business days, we will inform additional, after order placement.
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🧾 Overview
The Musical Fidelity M8x DAC is a flagship digital-to-analogue converter with dual ES9038Q2M chips, a fully balanced discrete output stage, and an integrated high-power headphone amplifier. It supports PCM up to 768 kHz, native DSD512, full hardware MQA decoding, and features an uncompromising design with rigid aluminium construction and ultra-low jitter clocking. With balanced XLR headphone output and tremendous drive capability, it is the ultimate DAC for both speaker and headphone audiophiles.
✅ Key Features
- ✅ Dual ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DACs in dual differential mode
- ✅ Fully balanced discrete analogue output stage
- ✅ High-power discrete headphone amplifier (3.9 W into 8 Ω, balanced)
- ✅ Balanced 4-pin XLR & 6.3 mm headphone outputs
- ✅ PCM up to 768 kHz, native DSD512, full MQA decoding (USB & SPDIF)
- ✅ Inputs: USB, AES/EBU, coaxial, 3× optical, I²S (for MF CD players)
- ✅ Switchable upsampling, reclocking & digital filters (8 options)
- ✅ Super Silent power transformer with discrete DC blocking
📊 Technical Specifications ▼
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DAC chip | 2× ES9038Q2M (dual mono, dual differential) |
| Digital filters | 8 selectable + oversampling bypass |
| Frequency response (DAC) | < –0.1 dB (10 Hz–20 kHz) |
| THD+N (DAC) | <0.001% at 1 kHz @ 0 dBFS |
| SNR (DAC) | >100 dB (A-weighted) |
| Linearity | <0.1 dB down to –130 dB |
| Channel separation | <–114 dB at 10 kHz @ 0 dBFS |
| Headphone outputs | 6.3 mm unbalanced; 4-pin XLR balanced |
| Headphone power | 3.9 W/8 Ω, 3.2 W/32 Ω, 0.4 W/300 Ω (balanced) |
| THD+N (headphone) | <0.005% at 1 kHz @ –6 dBFS |
| SNR (headphone) | >96 dB (A-weighted) |
| Digital inputs | USB (768 kHz PCM, DSD256 DoP, DSD512 native, MQA), 3× Optical (192 kHz PCM, MQA 384 kHz, DoP64), 1× Coaxial (192 kHz PCM, MQA 384 kHz, DoP64), 1× AES/EBU (192 kHz PCM, MQA 384 kHz, DoP64), 1× I²S (with MCLK out) |
| Analogue outputs | RCA (2 V RMS), XLR (4 V RMS), switchable fixed/variable |
| Output impedance | <100 Ω (line), <5 Ω (headphone) |
| Power supply | 115/230 V AC (switchable), 100 V option; 70 W max; <0.5 W standby |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 483 × 102 × 381 mm |
| Weight | 10.6 kg (net), 14 kg (shipping) |
📦 What’s in the Box
- 📦 Musical Fidelity M8x DAC
- 🔌 IEC mains cable
- 📖 User manual
🔄 Compatibility
✔ Works with streamers, PCs, CD transports, and digital sources via USB, SPDIF, AES/EBU, or I²S.
✔ Drives demanding headphones down to 8 Ω and high-impedance studio monitors.
✔ Integrates into balanced or unbalanced hi-fi systems via XLR/RCA outputs and 12 V trigger.
📦✈️ Shipping & Returns
- 📦 Insured worldwide delivery
- 🔄 14-day return policy
- 🛡️ 2-year EU warranty
📝 Reviews
- ⭐ Hi-Fi News: “The M8x DAC offers reference-class transparency and superb headphone performance.”
- ⭐ Stereonet: “Balanced, powerful, and musical – one of the most complete DACs available.”
- ⭐ Audio Affair Blog: “A serious digital hub with a discrete headphone stage that rivals dedicated amps.”
Let customers speak for us
I never expected such transparency and spacious soundstage from an IEM.
Simply the best "portable" headphones. Pity it was discontinued.
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The device is good quality and it sounds really great. But it has two issues.
You cannot switch between L/R channels. It lowers both channels volume. The issue is mentioned on FiiO website.
It has LineOut function, where device is playing on max volume and you can use your computer volume bar, but it is so loud that even on the lowest set it is screaming, so you have to choose another option and adjust volume on FiiO device instead.
I wish I knew it before buying.
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Great product, excellent service - got it in 2 days after ordering to Lithuania. Thanks guys!