Musical Fidelity M6SRDAC Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions & User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Facilities & Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote Control Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Item Disposal Information for Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity
M6SRDA.

The M6SRDAC consists of four stereo 32 bit
DACs
(balanced) dual
a top quality over
converter circuit, which asynchronously up-samples
all incoming data rates to 768 kHz internally.

This moves the digital artefacts to well outside the
audio band, allowing easy removal without detriment
to the top end of the audio band. Our well tuned
filtering circuit gives immeasurably small jitter, noise
and distortion artefacts allowing astounding imaging,
detail and transparency, to deliver all music types
exactly as the artist originally intended.

This revised design now takes into account diff
sampling frequencies with the upper bandwidth now

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arranged in a fully differential

mono topology. It also features

sampling 32 bit sample rate

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extending to 90 kHz for 384 kHz natively sampled
input signals.

For the updated M6SRDAC revision, we upgraded it
to now support native DSD with ASIO Driver
Playback. On top it is fully Roon Tested and certified.
Highest manufacturing and qualitiy standards are
achieved by fully switching the production to be now
entirely Made in the EU!

The M6SRDAC fully asynchronous USB input copes
with PCM inputs up to 32-bit 384 kHz sample rate
and DSD 256. This takes full advantage of the higher
quality recordings now available. It works with all
personal computers running Microsoft Windows,
Linux and Mac OS.

The M6SRDAC has been carefully designed to be
partnered with other M3 and M6 products. Using
any of these combinations will yield one of the best
high-fidelity systems available at any price.

Used carefully, it should give many years of
outstanding musical reproduction.

If there are any questions about the audio system,
please consult the dealer who is there to help and
advise.

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Safety Information

WARNING: Any modifications to this product not
expressly approved by Musical Fidelity who is
the party responsible for standards compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

Precautions & User Information

This new M6SRDAC is designed and built to provide
trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic
devices it is necessary to observe a few precautions:

Note: Unauthorised opening of the equipment
will invalidate any warranty claim.

This unit is supplied in the U.K. with a mains lead
fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug. If, for any reason,
it is necessary to remove the plug, please remove
the fuse holder and dispose of the plug safely, out of
reach of children.

It must not be plugged into a mains outlet.

The wires in the mains lead supplied with this
appliance are coloured in accordance with the
following code

Green and yellow ........................................ Earth

Blue ..........................................................Neutral

Brown .............................................................Live

WARNING - This appliance MUST be earthed.

As the colours of the wires of the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in the plug,
proceed as follows:

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The wire which is coloured green and yellow must
be connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter E or coloured green or
green-and-yellow, or by the earth symbol:

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The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured red.
The wire which is coloured blue mu st be

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connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N or coloured black.

• If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse
must be used.

Heed all warnings shown on the back of the

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product.
Only connect the M6SRDAC to a mains outlet

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having the same voltage as marked at the back
of the unit.
Always ensure that when disconnecting and

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reconnecting your audio equipment the mains
supply is switched off.
Position the mains lead and signal interconnects

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where they are not likely to be walked on or
trapped by items placed on them.
Do not use near water, or place water-filled

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containers on the M6SRDAC, for example, a flower
vase or potted plants. If water does spill inside,
immediately pull out the mains plug from the wall
socket and inform the dealer, who should then
check the unit before further use. Entry of liquid
into the M6SRDAC is dangerous, and may cause
electric shock or fire hazard.
Do not place the unit near direct heat sources

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such as radiators, direct sunlight or other
equipment.
Do not remove any covers or try to gain access

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to the inside. There are no user adjustments or
fuses to change without qualification. Refer all
service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity

agent.
The electronics in modern hi-fi equipment are
complex and may, therefore, be adversely affected
or damaged by lightning. For protection of the audio
system during electrical storms, remove the mains
plugs.

If after-sales service is required, to help the dealer
identify the M6SRDAC please quote the serial number
located on the rear panel of the unit.

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