M3CD vs Primare CD21
The CD21's signal-to-noise is 105 dB against the M3CD's 117 dB and its thd 0.010% against 0.003%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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About the M3CD
The Musical Fidelity M3CD CD player is designed for audiophile-quality CD playback with excellent technical and sonic performance. It uses a 24-bit Delta-Sigma dual differential DAC with 8x oversampling, providing a virtually flat frequency response from 10 Hz to 20 kHz, very low total harmonic distortion (<0.003%), and a high signal-to-noise ratio (>117 dB). The player includes analog RCA outputs and digital coaxial and optical outputs, allowing flexible connectivity. It features a slot-loading CD mechanism, supports CD-R and CD-RW playback, and includes a remote control for convenient operation. The M3CD is built with a mains choke filter and a digital-stream noise filter to reduce noise and jitter, resulting in a smooth and inviting sound without coloration. It weighs approximately 6.65 kg and measures 440 mm wide, 100 mm high, and 375 mm deep. The player is designed to pair well with the Musical Fidelity M3 Series integrated amplifier but can be used with any compatible amplifier or receiver.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Delta-Sigma
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.003%
- SNR
- 117 dB
- Output Impedance
- 50Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- RCA coaxial SPDIF, TOSLINK optical SPDIF
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 440 × 100 × 375 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.65 kg (15 lbs)
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