Musical Fidelity M8 Encore 500 Streaming Music System (Silver)

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An In Stock item is available to ship normally within 24 business hours.

Preorder

A Preorder is an item that has not yet been released. Typically the label will set a projected release date (that is subject to change). If a projected release date is known, we will include this in the description in red. Other Preorders are set to release 'TBA.' This means that release date is yet 'To Be Announced'. The Preorder can be released anywhere between weeks, months or years from its initial announcement.

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Awaiting Repress

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Expected On

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Special Order

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Description

Typically ready to ship in 2-4 weeks.

The Encore 500 is a complete audio solution allowing you to keep all your music in one place. It accepts almost any conceivable analog or digital audio source. It is also compatible with many network speakers, such as Sonos. There is a very clear, large, high resolution full color display so you can see whats going on.

The Encore is easy and intuitive to use. It has 500 watts per channel and a huge range of facilities; 3 analog inputs, 4 digital inputs, 4 USB A connections (one of which has high current capacity for charging phones and tablets), network connectivity, high quality variable line level outputs as well as a digital output.

The Encore 500 has an built-in CD player and a 2TB hard disk drive for storage - enough for over 5000 CDs. The heart of the Encore is a powerful dual core 64 bit Intel CPU with 2GB of RAM. This provides superb performance and allows continual upgrading of its facilities making the Encore virtually future proof.

Features

Easy and intuitive to use
Huge connectivity
Standard 2TB internal storage for over 5000 CDs
Compatible with many network speakers, such as Sonos
Large, high resolution, full colour display
Control with either IR handset or Apps (both Apple & Android)
Dual core 64bit Intel CPU - as future proof as Musical Fidelity can make it
32 Bit 384k DAC
Spotify, Tidal & Qobuz Streaming Services
NAS Drive Compatible
New Bridged amplifier arrangement based on those in the M6 Encore 225

Technical Specifications

Output performance

Power 500 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms
Voltage 63Volts RMS, 20Hz to 20 kHz; onset of clipping
178 Volts peak to peak
Current 90 Amps peak to peak
Damping factor 180
Output devices 4 pairs per channel

Line input performance

Input signal voltage 0-7 Vrms maximum
THD+N < 0.007 % typical, 20Hz to 20 kHz
Signal / noise ratio > 107dB A-weighted
Input impedance 40 kOhm
Frequency response + 0, 0.1dB, 10Hz to 20 kHz

Line level inputs

3 pairs line level RCA connectors
Digital inputs
2 Optical S/PDIF (up to 24bit/192kHz)
2 Coaxial S/PDIF (up to 24bit/192kHz)

USB sockets

1 Front panel Type A USB2 socket (1.5A USB-BC 1.2 compliant)
2 Back panel Type A USB2 socket (500mA)
1 Back panel Type A USB3 Socket (USB-BC1.2)
1 Back panel Type B socket (Factory use only)

1 pair line level RCA connectors, fixed level outputs gain = 0dB (x1) 7 Vrms output maximum
1 pair line level RCA connectors, PREAMP outputs set by volume gain = -8 to +13dB maximum 7 Vrms output maximum

Digital Outputs

1 Optical S/PDIF (up to 24bit/192kHz)
1 Coaxial S/PDIF (up to 24bit/192kHz)
Speaker outputs
2 pairs 4mm banana plug/binding posts (1 set each left and right)

Headphone outputs

0.25 (6.35mm) impedance 10Ohm - 8

Network connection

RJ45 8P8C 10/100/1000Base-T

Power requirement

Mains voltages 115/230VAC 50/60Hz (factory pre-set)
100VAC 50/60Hz (alternative)

Power Consumption

<0.5W in standby mode
58W idle
1.6k Watts maximum

Weight

Unit only, unboxed 38.5 kg (84 lbs)
In shipping carton (inc. accessories) 47 kg (103 lbs)

Dimensions

Wide 483 mm (19)
High, including feet 185 mm (7 1/3 )
Deep (front to back) including terminals 510 mm (20)

Standard accessories

IEC type mains lead 16-Amp type
Remote control
Batteries LR03 or AAA, manganese alkaline type 2 off
Ethernet cable
Quick start guide

5 Year Warranty