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Compared with other used headphone amps around £130, this is basically fair-to-slightly-strong money rather than a bargain; it sits just above the £127 median and inside the main £109–£144 band, so I’d read it as an ordinary market buy rather than a steal. If it were under £109, I’d call it a clear deal; at £130, it’s priced where a clean, working example can comfortably live.
The reason to buy is that the X-Can v2 is a well-liked, easy-listen hybrid amp with a proper bit of warmth and drive, and it still has real appeal if you want to give headphones a fuller, less sterile presentation than many budget solid-state options. At this price, the key upside is simply getting a respected classic in usable condition; just make sure it powers up cleanly, both channels behave, and any external PSU or original accessories are present if the seller claims them.
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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