Musical Fidelity MX-Stream Streaming Music System (Black)

Description

MX-STREAM | STREAMING MUSIC SYSTEM

The MX-Stream is a high-end zero jitter audio optimized
streamer and network bridge.

Musical Fidelity has always been driven by the vision to
create musically engaging audio products which can hold this 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.

• High
  resolution network bridge

• Network-enables
  and compatible with any modern DAC with USB input

• Completely
  optimized for bit-perfect audio:

• –
  Audiophile playback software

• – Low
  Noise regulation and detox section

• – USB
  & Wifi low phase noise clock section

• –
  Clock synchronized, phase interleaved, capacitor multiplier pre regulators

• CD
  ripping (requires external USB CD drive)

• Controllable
  via smart devices and PC/Laptop

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.

Streaming Services

• High
  resolution network bridge

• Spotify,
  Tidal, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, TuneIn

• Fully
  Roon Ready and certified

• Shareport(Airplay),
  UPNP/DLNA, Bluetooth

• USB
  2.0 USB drives, NAS drives

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.

MX-Stream – Specifications

Features

• High
  resolution network bridge

• Network-enables
  and compatible with any modern DAC with USB input

• Completely
  optimized for bit-perfect audio:

• –
  Audiophile playback software

• – Low
  Noise regulation and detox section

• – USB
  & Wifi low phase noise clock section

• –
  Clock synchronized, phase interleaved, capacitor multiplier pre regulators

• CD
  ripping (requires external USB CD drive)

• Controllable
  via smart devices and PC/Laptop

Streaming Services

• High
  resolution network bridge

• Spotify,
  Tidal, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO, TuneIn

• Fully
  Roon Ready and certified

• Shareport(Airplay),
  UPNP/DLNA, Bluetooth

• USB
  2.0 USB drives, NAS drives

Inputs

• 2 x
  USB A

• 1 x
  Micro USB B (PC-Detox)

• Network
  (Ethernet, Wifi 802.11 b/g/n/d/e/h/i)

• Bluetooth
  (Bluetooth Classic + EDR v2.1, v3.0, v4.0 and Low Energy)

• Audio
  formats: PCM 32bit/352.8kHz, DSD256

• Internal
  storage: 16GB

Outputs

• Audio
  optimized USB A

• HDMI
  (video)

General Information

• Supplied
  Accessories: Wifi antenna, power adapter, quickstart manual

• Outboard
  power supply: 18V/1A DC (included)

• Dimensions
  (WxHxD): 220 x 56 x 215 mm

• Weight: 1.91 kg net