Musical Fidelity - M Series Universal Remote - Silver

One Aluminum Remote for Your Whole Musical Fidelity M Series Stack

If your rack holds more than one Musical Fidelity M Series component, your coffee table probably holds more than one remote. The Musical Fidelity M Series Universal Remote replaces them with a single handset. It runs M Series integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, CD players, and DACs from the M2, M3, M5, M6, and M8 lines.

It is also built to match the gear it controls. The body and buttons are machined from solid aluminum, and at 172 grams it has real weight in the hand. This version comes in silver.

Check Your Model Against the Supported List

Musical Fidelity lists every supported model. That includes the M2si, M2xi, and M2scd; the M3i, M3si, M3xi, M3cd, M3scd, and M3x DAC; the M5si and M5xi; and the M8xi, M8 PRE, M8s PRE, M8xcd, and M8x DAC. The M6 list is longest, covering twelve models from the M6i to the M6s PRE.

How One Handset Keeps Track of Five Product Lines

The trick is a set of selector buttons. Press M2, M3/5/6, or M8 to choose which amplifier series you are controlling. A separate CD/DAC button switches the grey control section to your disc player or DAC, whatever series it belongs to. Then the input, volume, mute, and power keys go to that unit.

The remote measures 50 by 200 by 10 mm. It uses infrared, so point its front edge at the component’s receiver window with a clear line of sight. Power comes from one CR2450 coin cell, reached by unscrewing the bottom plate with the included Torx key.

Who Is This Remote Best For?

• Owners of two or more M Series components — One handset runs your amp, CD player, and DAC.
• Anyone who lost or broke an original remote — It covers a long list of current and earlier M Series models.
• Listeners who care how a remote feels — The full aluminum body and buttons match the build of the components.
• M8x DAC owners — It selects the DAC’s inputs, though OPTO3 needs a firmware update first.
• Not for owners of Musical Fidelity components outside the M Series list — Models such as the A1 and B1 xi are not supported, so keep the remote that came with them. If you are building an M Series system, the Musical Fidelity M6s Preamplifier is a strong place to start.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

There is nothing to pair or program: unscrew the bottom plate, fit the CR2450 battery the right way round, and close it up. Press the series button that matches your amplifier, or CD/DAC for a source, and aim at the front panel. If the range drops noticeably, it is time for a fresh battery. Pick it up, and it just works.

Pairs Well With

Build or extend your M Series system with these components:

• Integrated amplifiers — The heart of most M Series systems.
• Preamplifiers — For separates-based systems like the M6s PRE or M8 PRE.
• CD players — Control play, pause, and track skip from the grey button section.
• DACs — Switch digital inputs from your chair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Musical Fidelity models does the M Series Universal Remote work with?

It supports listed models from the M2, M3, M5, M6, and M8 Series, including integrated amps, preamps, CD players, and DACs. Check that your exact model is on the list before you buy.

What battery does it use?

It takes one CR2450 coin cell, which you reach by unscrewing the bottom plate with the Torx key included in the box.

Can it turn my amplifier on and off?

Only if your amplifier supports remote power switching. Not every M Series amp does, so check your amplifier’s manual. The same applies to mute and volume on DACs and CD players.

Do I need to program it?

No. Press the series button for your amplifier, or CD/DAC for a source, and the remote sends the right commands. The one exception is the M8x DAC’s OPTO3 input, which needs a firmware update on the DAC.

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