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Musical Fidelity M5si Integrated Amplifier (Solid State) For sale is a Music Fidelity M5si in black. I purchased this new from a local audio store late December 2022. I purchased this unit to drive a pair of Spendor A4. I have recently acquired a pair of D7.2 and whilst the M5si does a capable job, the D7.2 deserved me throwing some more $$$ towards amplication by way of a Hegel H390. The M5si has spent it’s life here in the rack and recently the DAC -Z8 shared the same space due to a reconfiguration on the rack. The condition is excellent and have taken an in situ photo to show the current
This is a well-regarded high-current integrated with real drive, so the asking price is easy to judge. At A$2,500, it sits a little above the A$2,225 median but still inside the A$1,913 to A$2,530 typical band, so it reads as fair rather than cheap or ambitious.
The appeal here is straightforward: strong control, plenty of power, and a musically solid, no-nonsense presentation that suits a wide range of speakers. In excellent condition, that makes it a sensible buy if you want one-box amplification without stepping into more finicky separates. If the original box, remote, and manual are included, even better.
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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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