Recently, we was really tender by the Musical Fidelity V-DAC II , and have been excited to listen to more products from the princely British company. The V-DAC II is segment of the V Series of entry-level mini components, that is only the initial covering of the Musical Fidelity product line, that includes, in descending order, the M1, M3, M6, and AMS products. At the really tip is the contingency be seen to be believed Titan power amplifier.
John Quick -- of Tempo High Fidelity , the hard working importer of Musical Fidelity products -- sent me the M1 CLiC digital and analog "Universal Music Controller" for review. The analog inputs of the M1 CLiC do not obtain digitized, by the way. we moreover received their brand new M1 PWR power amplifier. The M1 CLiC is a rsther than captivating product on paper, and really ample typical Musical Fidelity in pattern and consideration to detail. The CLiC retails for $1999. It is existing in black and, for a tiny upcharge, silver. My examination representation arrived in black.
M1 CLiC: A Closer Look:
To denounce the CLiC, it is a digital streamer, a record player, a DAC, and an analog preamp all beneath a well-designed chassis. This is a new multiply of component that was really strong as we perused the halls of this year’s CES . Musical Fidelity is of course no foreigner to digital, having done a few of the most appropriate sounding early CD players, and being a of the beginning companies to create outboard DAC units. Musical Fidelity has a story of releasing really good engineered products and, as you will see, we think the CLiC is no exception.
I pick not to obtain as well technical in this review, as the Specifications Tab next outlines the leading features. The M1 CLiC essentials add coaxial, optical, and USB digital inputs. A front USB container accepts USB sticks and FAT16 or FAT32 formatted hard drives, a back row submit accepts an iPod or iPhone, and there are 3 sets of analog inputs. There are prearranged and non-static analog outputs. The latter is used when configuring the CLiC as a entirely 100% analog preamplifier. The CLiC’s digital conversion is done by what is basically the homogeneous of their rarely regarded M1 DAC, a 192 Khz / 24 bit upsampling DAC.
All functions are existing around the granted remote control, or around the really easily executed giveaway app, existing on the iTunes app store. There is a decent sized front row manifestation with typical menu type navigation. In demand to keep the front row as washed as possible, really ample similar to an Apple device, there are no controls existing on the front row save for standby. Network connectivity is existing around WiFi or Ethernet. Like most manufacturers, Musical Fidelity recommends Ethernet is to really most appropriate performance.
The CLiC accepts all leading formats depending on the inputs. Through the back USB submit and visual inputs, anything goes. Through the network, WiFi or Ethernet, all functions solely AIFF or ALAC, unless you use Twonky Media server program (more about that below). The CLiC has 3 SPDIF inputs, two persuade that agree to up to 192 kHz, and a visual that accepts up to 96 kHz. Also, an "adaptive" USB submit accepts up to "only" 48 kHz. A word about the USB input. we only don’t think any person who is meddlesome in this product will caring about joining his or her computers right away in to the M1 CLiC. As we will explain below, the magnetism of the CLiC is liberty from computers in the listening room. we think being able to river from hard drives related to your P.C. or a NAS in the place of your choice, in addition to the aptitude to playback files from right away related storage gadgets or even an iDevice, is where it is at.
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