M2scd vs Denon DCD-2500NE
The DCD-2500NE's signal-to-noise is 118 dB against the M2scd's 117 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.003%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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The Musical Fidelity M2scd is a top-quality CD player designed as serious hi-fi available at a modest price. Like the matching M2si integrated amplifier, it exceeds expectations through fine fit and finish of its metal casework combined with unique internal technology. The M2scd features both a mains choke filter and high-tech digital stream noise filter, enabling low distortion, virtually flat frequency response, minimal noise and jitter. The DAC design draws from Musical Fidelity's high-end siblings using cutting-edge technology for excellent data recovery from discs. Reviews describe it as "a very mature and polished performer" that "sounds refined and elegant," offering a smooth, musical, elegant and highly listenable sound with little competition at its price point.
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The DCD-2500NE's signal-to-noise is 118 dB against the M2scd's 117 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.003%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The CD6007's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the M2scd's 117 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.003%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The K3 CD Di's signal-to-noise is 96 dB against the M2scd's 117 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.003%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The CDP's max sample rate is 352.8 kHz against the M2scd's 192 kHz and its signal-to-noise 108 dB against 117 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and thd (0.003%).
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