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Musical Fidelity M3si Integrated Amplifier (Solid State) *Price Reduced*   Up for sale is Musical Fidelity M3si. I am the original owner. Unit was bought 5 years ago from dealer in Melb.   Current RRP = $2700 > https://www.heynowhifi.com.au/products/musical-fidelity-m3si-85-watt-integrated-amplifier?srsltid=AfmBOoq47J-vBYv8eTZ6IxBtChKlxMQIyUlre-m7licyBSMOHfqnvRqt   Comes with all original box & packing.   NB;  The little clip thing on the remote control is broken meaning you would need to put sticky tape on it to keep batteries inside. I don't use the remote control so never bothered me. Condi

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Timing matters a bit here because this is an established integrated amp, not a brand-new or rapidly superseded digital product, so the real question is whether the price is sharp enough to justify jumping now. At A$1,100, it lands well below the A$1,389 25th percentile and under the A$1,414 median for your recent AUD comps, so this reads as a strong deal rather than merely fair.

That makes it attractive for someone wanting a solid, full-bodied all-rounder: Musical Fidelity’s M3si is generally well liked for its easy power delivery, clean but not sterile presentation, and ability to drive a wide range of speakers without fuss. If the unit is clean, unmodified, and includes the remote and original accessories, the value is especially good; I’d only slow down for obvious wear, missing bits, or any hint of channel imbalance or noisy controls.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Musical Fidelity

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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