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Is this the kind of multichannel muscle you need, and does £105 leave enough room for the risk? Yes — for a Musical Fidelity 7-channel power amp, that asking price looks like a strong buy, well below what current used listings for the newer M6x 250.7 cluster around at several thousand pounds, even allowing for the fact this could be an older or different model.

That’s what makes it interesting: Musical Fidelity’s multichannel amps are usually all about hefty current delivery, clean drive, and letting a surround or home-cinema system breathe rather than sounding edgy or strained. At £105, the upside is obvious if it powers up cleanly and all channels work; the main thing to verify is exactly which 7-channel model it is, because “Other” leaves the value hard to pin down and condition matters more on older multichannel amps than on simple stereo gear.

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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