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Excellent condition and performs like a dream. Comes with original remote as well.Weighs a ton but I have a box for it so can pack it for post if necessary. Otherwise can demonstrate in person for local buyers.Selling as I’m downsizing my system. Also have Luxman power amp to sell in anothe...
Ambitious ask: A$1,000 sits well above the A$901 75th percentile and nearly double the A$568 median, so it’s only justified if this one is unusually clean, freshly serviced, or comes with strong provenance. Without those extras, it reads expensive for a used X PRE.
That said, the X PRE is a genuinely well-liked Musical Fidelity preamp: compact, musical, and still attractive to buyers who want a simple, high-quality line stage with a decent phono setup in the right system. If it’s original, quiet, and complete, there’s real appeal here—but at this price, I’d want proof of condition, service history, and any accessories before calling it a buy.
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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