Musical Fidelity M6 SDAC, Instruction Manual

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Installation

Introduction

This unit will deliver the ultimate performance 
possible from any digital source . It is designed to 
upgrade CD players, TVs, set-top-boxes, DAB tuners, 
and any other source providing a variety of digital 
outputs .

Cleaning

Before cleaning the unit, switch off power at the 
mains switch and remove the mains plug from the 
wall socket . Clean the cabinet and remote control 
unit using a moist cloth . Using solvents, white spirit 
or thinners is not advised, as they could damage the 

surface finish.

Installation

Position the M6s DAC on a stable, horizontal 
surface where there is no risk of it being knocked, 

or subjected to vibration such as from loudspeakers.

Power Connections

The M6s DAC is supplied with a standard IEC mains 
cable which plugs into the IEC socket at the back of 
the unit .

Audio Output Connections

RCA audio outputs:

 Use good quality RCA phono 

audio cables (fully connected signal and ground), for 
optimum signal transfer .

XLR audio outputs

: Use good quality XLR audio 

cables (fully connected hot and cold signals and 
ground), for absolute optimum signal transfer . 

Digital input connections

COAXIAL inputs:

 Connect RCA digital source to 

digital input RCA socket . Use a good quality fully 
connected (signal and ground) coaxial digital cable, 
for optimum signal transfer .

OPTICAL input:

 Connect optical digital source to 

optical input socket . Use a good quality “Toslink” 
cable, for optimum signal transfer .

USB input:

 Connect computer or similar USB “host” 

source to USB input socket . Use a good quality 
USB 2 .0 “A to micro-B” type cable (not supplied), 
for optimum signal transfer .  Try to keep USB cable 
length to a minimum for best reliability . The USB 
standard maximum for a single cable is 5M, after 
which repeaters (normally mains-powered USB hubs) 
are required . We do however; recommend avoiding 
such a setup if at all possible .

Interconnects

If necessary, please refer to the dealer who can 
advise on quality cables for any particular setup

Note: In normal operation, the unit dissipates 
a small quantity of power at all times, and it is 
important that it is adequately ventilated . The 
M6s DAC must be protected from humidity – if 
the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm 
room, leave the unit for an hour or so to allow 

sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate.

Note: Musical Fidelity currently do not make any 
interconnecting cables other than those supplied 
with the unit . Musical Fidelity does not endorse 
any other manufacturer’s cables .