MX-DAC - Design and Build

The new MX DAC is a tremendous performer.  It has ultra low distortion, very wide bandwidth and low noise. The technical performance of the MX-DAC is on a par with any other DAC at any price. Jitter is about 12pps, s/n ratio is -116dB (‘A’ weighted), linearity is +0.2dB at -116dB, stereo separation is -104dB at 1kHz, frequency response is ruler flat and distortion is 0.00025% at 1kHz and 0.0003% at 20kHz.

These technical figures are state-of-the-art. They demonstrate that our implementation is almost perfect. This ensures completely neutral and accurate digital-to-analog conversion of any digital input

The MX DAC has inputs for: 2 x optical (up to 24 bit 96 kHz), 2 x COAX (up to 24 bit 192 kHz) and USB up to 24 bit 192 kHz asynchronous.  Importantly, it also has inputs for DSD 64 kHz and 128 kHz. 

Even more importantly all inputs whether from optical, COAX or USB are processed in the DSD domain.  This desirable feature gives a warmth and humanity to the sound that simple digital conversion doesn’t achieve.

The MX DAC has both single ended and balanced outputs.

Build quality

The new MX range has beautiful aesthetics and wonderful build quality.  The front panel and housing are both from exclusive custom made extrusions using Mil-spec aluminium.