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Against 433 comparable listings, the £568 asking price sits comfortably above the £314 median but below the £701 75th percentile, so it looks fair for a complete X-LP2/X-PSU pair rather than a bargain. The unknown condition is the deciding factor: verified operation and clean presentation would make the price defensible, while untested status would warrant negotiation.
The X-LP2 is a capable, properly adjustable MM/MC stage, with selectable MC loading from 100Ω down to 10Ω and a separate X-PSU powering both channels. It is well regarded for a refined, spacious, detailed presentation, and the dual-mono arrangement should appeal to serious vinyl systems. Confirm that both X-LP2 units, the X-PSU, two power leads, and the correct mains cable are included; also test both channels, MM and MC inputs, and each loading setting.
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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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