MX-Stream

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MX-Stream
The MX-Stream is a universal, transport-only network device that can deliver an online or network streaming service to your DAC, so long as it has a USB Class 2.0 audio input. Its technically correct design ensures only the musical information is transported, with almost no jitter or noise interference, for that iconic Musical Fidelity sound performance.

The digital audio circuitry featured in the MX-Stream has been optimised and customised by Musical Fidelity engineers for perfect performance. For example, each PCB inside the unit has its own PSU and high-end voltage stabilisation components. Similarly, the CPU has been upgraded with an audio-optimised clock – as opposed to the standard type of clock built into most computers – to ensure this specialised computer remains entirely focused on bit-perfect audio performance. On top of this, every audio file is passed through a detox section to remove unwanted interference that can later become noise. The result of all this sophisticated technology is a truly audio optimised, near-zero jitter streamer.

The MX-Stream is operated by a specialised software, which gives access to a wide variety of streaming solutions, including Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and internet radio. It’s also easy to access your own NAS and attached USB drives, for a quick and effortless solution to play your own local library of music. It’s even possible to rip and automatically tag your CD library when you attach an external optical drive to one of the USB inputs. The MX-Stream is also Roon Ready, for one-click integration into a Roon eco-system, as well as being UPNP/DLNA enabled and supporting Bluetooth.

The MX-Stream will support audio formats up-to 32-bit / 384kHz PCM and DSD256, and the onboard operating system and playback software are set to enable 1:1 bit-perfect digital audio transfers by default. For times when you don’t want to stream via the network, it’s also possible to connect a computer to the USB Type-B input on the rear panel and flick the front-panel USB/PC switch. In this configuration, all music played through the connected computer will benefit from the MX-Stream’s detox process, for improved audio performance.

It's easy to control and operate the MX-Stream, whether you choose to run the supported app (available on Android and iOS), connect via web browser, or even control it directly by connecting a screen to the HDMI output and a mouse to one of the USB ports.

The MX-Stream is a unique proposition in the specialised audio streaming market. By acting as a network bridge, it sits externally from your amplifier and DAC, allowing other elements of your system to change as different technologies and tastes come and go. But thanks to Musical Fidelity’s know-how and superior technical experience, it is capable of delivering truly optimised bit-perfect digital audio to your system.

The MX-Stream can be paired with any DAC that features a USB Class 2.0 audio input, but it is ideally suited to the matching MX-DAC, or the superior Musical Fidelity M6x DAC. Ask your local Musical Fidelity retailer for more suggestions.

  • Specialised network bridge with USB audio output to connect to an external DAC
  • Operating system based on popular Volumio software
  • Support for Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz music streaming
  • HDMI video output
  • Spotify Connect device for easy playback from the Spotify app
  • Support for Spotify and Tidal music streaming
  • USB output with audio optimised, low-noise "detox" section
  • Support for internet radio services
  • Roon Ready support built-in

This product is no longer available to order and will not be coming back into stock.

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Special Order items are those that are most often built to order. For these items, we tend to experience longer lead times as we negotiate them into the production line with our suppliers.

MX-Stream

RRP: £859.00

The MX-Stream is a universal, transport-only network device that can deliver an online or network streaming service to your DAC, so long as it has a USB Class 2.0 audio input. Its technically correct design ensures only the musical information is transported, with almost no jitter or noise interference, for that iconic Musical Fidelity sound performance.

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Ashley Cox , Audio Appraisal , October 2022

Musical Fidelity MX Stream Streaming Transport Reviewed

"It outputs bit-perfect digital audio at any supported resolution, exactly as it is supposed to. I don’t have an audio analyser to measure the MX Stream, but I highly doubt its output would be objectively distinguishable from the highest resolution source files, and the same is certainly true subjectively."

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Andrew Everard , HiFi Critic Recommended , Oct/Nov/Dec 2022

Crossing the stream

"What the MX-Stream does, reliably and repeatedly, is open up the presence of recordings – where it exists – creating something capable of taking the listener by surprise and then going on to delight."

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format_quoteHenley Says...

The MX range are a fantastic example of not needing to compromise sound quality for a smaller footprint and more affordable price. Being compact enough to fit into any system, this range of electronics are the perfect choice when you need to fill a gap in your set-up - all with reliable audio performance to the high standard expected of Musical Fidelity products.

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Dan Cottingham Marketing Coordinator

  • Please perform a factory reset as described below. This can have various reasons, but one to look out for is to enter the correct password when connecting to a WiFi network, and to hit the "Connect“ button on the first setup screen, after entering the password. 

    How do I perform a factory reset, outside of the System Settings. For example I configured WiFi in my old home, moved to a new home and want to reset my MX-Stream? 

     • Get a USB Thumb Drive 

    • Format it as “FAT32” using the MBR partition table. Please note that MacOS often uses a different partition table by default! Please make sure to select the MBR partition table when formatting. 

    • Download this file http://repo.volumio.org/utils/factory_reset 

    • Please use Google Chrome or Firefox if the download doesn‘t start automatically 

    • Copy it on the Thumb Drive (make sure the name of the file is exactly „factory_reset“) 

    • Turn off the MX-Stream and unplug the ethernet cable (if connected) 

    • Plug the thumb drive to one of the USB ports 

    • Turn on the MX-Stream 

    • IMPORTANT: During this phase the unit might restart multiple times and this factory reset will take about 5 minutes. 

    • The factory reset will be completed when the Net-LED starts blinking again

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