Musical Fidelity M2SCD Compact Disc Player - Silver

A CD Player That Does One Thing Completely

The M2scd is the entry point to Musical Fidelity's CD range, and it is a player rather than a hub. A disc goes in the front slot, a 24-bit converter handles it, and the music leaves on RCA outputs.

That converter is a Delta-Sigma dual differential design running 8x oversampling. Dual differential means each channel is handled by its own pair of converter sections, which is where the channel separation figure of over 105dB comes from.

Two filters sit in the power path. A mains choke filter cleans what arrives from the wall, and a digital stream noise filter deals with what the digital section generates. Both exist to keep the analog stage quiet.

The Measurements Behind the Simplicity

Distortion stays under 0.003% from 10Hz to 20kHz. Signal-to-noise is better than 117dB A-weighted. Frequency response holds 10Hz to 20kHz within 0.2dB, and linearity is within 0.1dB all the way down to -96dB.

Jitter measures under 135 picoseconds peak to peak. That figure matters more than most on a disc player, because timing errors are the fault a converter cannot correct once they have happened.

Analog output is 2.2 volts nominal from a 50-ohm source, with coaxial and optical digital outputs alongside. The case is 440mm wide, 375 deep and 100 tall, weighs 6.65kg and draws 20 watts.

What Reviewers Are Saying

What Hi-Fi? described the look: "Musical Fidelity has opted for a sleek, fuss-free design, with a small silver M2sCD insignia plate the only real flourish in terms of bodywork."

Hifi Pig covered the engineering: "The CD player features a mains choke filter and a high-tech digital stream noise filter which Musical Fidelity say allows the player to perform like much more expensive models".

Who Is This CD Player Best For?

• You want a player, not a project — a slot, a remote and a pair of RCA outputs are the whole interface, so it works with any amplifier from the first disc you load.
• You partner it with an M2si — the two were designed together and match in size, finish and character, so the pair reads as one system rather than two purchases.
• You care about timing — jitter under 135 picoseconds and linearity within 0.1dB to -96dB are the figures that separate a good disc player from a merely adequate one.
• You prefer a slot to a tray — the disc is drawn in and held rather than carried on a plastic drawer, which is both quieter in use and one less thing to break.
• You may add a converter later — coaxial and optical digital outputs let the M2scd serve as a transport whenever you want, so it stays useful as the system grows. See our digital-to-analog converters.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Run the RCA analog outputs to a line input on your amplifier. At 2.2 volts from a 50-ohm source, the M2scd drives a long interconnect without losing its grip on the signal.

If you own a converter, take the coaxial or optical output to it instead. The disc data then leaves untouched and your DAC does the work the internal one would have done.

Pairs Well With

Building around the M2scd? Here are some great companions:

• Integrated Amplifier: The M2si is its designed partner — see our Integrated Amplifiers.
• Bookshelf Speakers: Finish the system — see our Bookshelf Speakers.
• Interconnects: A clean run from the analog outputs — see our Interconnect Cables.
• DAC: For the day you use the digital outputs — see our Digital to Analog Converters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which converter does it use?

A 24-bit Delta-Sigma dual differential design with 8x oversampling, giving channel separation of better than 105dB.

What outputs does it have?

Analog RCA at 2.2 volts nominal from 50 ohms, plus coaxial and optical digital outputs.

How does it differ from the M3scd?

The M3scd adds digital inputs so it also works as a converter for other sources. The M2scd concentrates entirely on playing discs.

What does it measure?

Under 0.003% distortion, better than 117dB signal-to-noise, jitter under 135 picoseconds, and 10Hz to 20kHz within 0.2dB.

Is it a slot or a tray?

A slot. The disc is drawn in from your hand, and the player pulls it back if you leave it protruding.

How big is it, and what is the warranty?

440 by 375 by 100mm and 6.65kg. One year as standard, extended to two when you register with the US distributor within 30 days of purchase. It covers the original purchaser only.

See It in Action

Henley Audio, Musical Fidelity's own distributor, on the M2sCD:

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