The matching M3CD Compact Disc Player is the latest in Musical Fidelity’s long line of well-regarded, high-tech digital products. In 1987, Musical Fidelity was virtually the first company to make a DAC. Since then, we have been at the cutting edge of technology. All of our digital products have been well received, and, with their great technical performance, they represent excellent value for money.
Unique filters, unique performance
Because we believe that the first step to proper musicality is excellent technical performance, we have ensured that the M3CD has low distortion, virtually flat frequency response, low noise and low jitter. Once we sorted out those, we went on to refine subtle matters of engineering that give proper musicality.
Among these are the unique high-tech digital-stream noise filter that we have built into the M3CD. This makes a large contribution to its technical performance and musicality.
The M3CD also has a mains choke filter. As far as we are aware, our usage is unique among CD players. The mains choke filters out unwanted noise from the mains and allows the M3CD’s five independent power supply units to work properly, regardless of mains irregularities.
Build quality, sound quality and value
In making the M3 Series, we have tried our best to make the casework elegant, well built and beautifully finished. The M3 Series front panels are custom-made extrusions of solid metal finished to a high standard. The knobs and buttons are machined from solid metal. The metalwork is snug-fitting with close-tolerances, reflecting fine craftsmanship in its manufacture.
The sound quality of the M3i and M3CD is rather like the way they look The quality is smooth, serene and structured. Their excellent dynamic range is coupled with outstanding load driving ability and stability margins. The sound is warm and inviting, but not coloured.
While their prices are relatively modest, the M3i and M3CD offer proper high end performance. They are a great starting or finishing point for your musical hi-fi journey. We hope that you will enjoy listening to them in your home for many years to come.
… “It’s best described as clean, open and detailed, with a pleasant lilting musicality, underlined by a strong backbone” …
… “It’s a very mature and polished performer” …
… “Detailed, insightful yet engaging rhythmic sonic nature continued up into the high midband and treble” …
… “There’s real atmosphere to the treble, yet silkiness and subtlety too” …
… “The M3 CD’s spacious midband, and satisfying tonality” …
… “The Musical Fidelity sounded refined and elegant” …
