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Music fidelity x-lp voorversterker voor platenspeler, slechts enkele weken gebruikt dus zo goed als nieuw, in doos. Deze voorversterker is ook geschikt voor mm en mc elementen(zie fotos)
The timing is good if this is a clean, working example: this is a mature, long-discontinued phono stage, so value here is mainly about condition rather than chasing the latest generation. At €100, it sits below the €106 25th percentile and under the €112 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than merely fair.
It’s well regarded because it gives a genuinely musical, quiet MM/MC phono section in a compact box, and that kind of straightforward, no-frills analog utility still makes sense for a serious vinyl setup. For a unit at this price, the upside is getting a respected classic at a discount; I’d just want confirmation it powers up cleanly and hasn’t developed channel imbalance, hum, or flaky connectors, which are the main age-related checks on older phono gear.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Musical Fidelity, a British hi-fi icon, traces its roots to 1982 when clarinettist and audio enthusiast Antony Michaelson founded the company in London. Disillusioned with the sound quality of existing gear after his stint at predecessor Michaelson & Austin, he handcrafted his debut product—a minimalist preamplifier dubbed "The Preamp"—on his kitchen table. Paired with the quirky Dr. Thomas power amplifier, these designs disrupted the market with their bold aesthetics and sonic punch, establishing Michaelson’s experimental ethos from the outset.
The brand has long centered on amplifiers as its cornerstone, spanning integrated, power, phono, headphone, and preamp models renowned for Class-AB topology and innovative touches like Nuvistor tubes. It expanded into streaming players, DACs, CD players, Bluetooth receivers, all-in-one systems, and even headphones and turntables, always prioritizing musicality over convention. Unconventional industrial designs, from curved heatsinks to sculptural panels, became signatures, influencing competitors.
Positioned firmly in the high-end arena, Musical Fidelity commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its value-driven performance and soulful sound. Iconic models like the A1 and F-series endure as collector favorites, blending accessibility with premium engineering. Acquired by Austria’s Audio Tuning in 2018, it continues evolving under new stewardship while honoring its heritage as a boutique force in British hi-fi.
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