Having picked up 2x M1 PWR's to use in mono configuration I need a preamp to run them. I can pick up a M1-SDAC for £400 so I'm asking myself if the Audiolab would be worth the extra if I cant find a used one?
DAC/PREAMP COMBO - Audiolab MDAC or Musical Fidelity M1-SDAC
- Thread starter JMac
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Al ears
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Probably not but you'd have to audition for yourself. Good though the Audiolab is the M1SDAC has obviousl been designed to work with those power amps.
If you could stretch the budget a bit you could get an M1Clic from Fanthorpes HiFi and then have analogue and digital inputs with preamp capability , check out their website but be prepared to be sorely tempted to buy some lovely things!!
I have looked at the M1CLIC but I stream direct from my PC via JRiver media centre so not sure 80% of its functionality would be useful to me. Equally, I looked at the standard M1 DAC which I can get for around £250 but would then need a pre amp to control the volume to the amps.
I used to own the Musical Fidelity M1SDAC with a pair of M1PWRs too - it is a fine system that I'm sure you will enjoy. The build quality is good, sound quality good and there are lots of features (like bluetooth) to keep you busy.
I have also auditioned the Audiolab MDAC and thought it was very detailed, very bright - but with the right speakers would be a killer system. Also has great build quality and good looks.
If I were you I would go with the M1SDAC - synergy is all important!
I have also auditioned the Audiolab MDAC and thought it was very detailed, very bright - but with the right speakers would be a killer system. Also has great build quality and good looks.
If I were you I would go with the M1SDAC - synergy is all important!
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