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Up for sale is a Musical Fidelity A3CR high-current dual mono power amplifier.The amplifier has been carefully inspected, tested, and is operating exactly as intended. It delivers the powerful, smooth, and detailed sound quality that has made the A3CR one of Musical Fidelity's most respected solid-state power amplifiers.Cosmetically, it is in good condition for its age. Scratches, scuffs, small dents, and other signs of normal use may be present and may not be fully visible in the photographs. Please review all photos carefully.Specifications:Power Output: 120 W per channel into 8Ω200 W per channel into 4ΩHigh-current dual-mono designRCA inputs120V AC (US version)Please note: This is a vintage high-end audio component and is sold as-is, with no warranty and no returns. It is fully operational at the time of sale, but due to its age, future servicing may eventually be required.
The timing here is fine rather than special: this is an older, well-regarded integrated amp, so value depends more on condition and completeness than on chasing a current-model discount. At US$990, it sits just above the recent US$945 median and a touch over the US$967 75th percentile, so I’d call it slightly ambitious but still in the normal range for a clean example.
What makes it worth a look is the A3.CR’s reputation for a smooth, punchy, easy-to-listen-to presentation that still has enough drive to make sensible speakers sing. If it’s genuinely well kept, with original remote and no channel noise, that premium can be justified; if anything is missing or it shows scratchy controls, the asking price starts to lose its appeal.
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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