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Musical Fidelity A3 Tuner Immaculate Musical Fidelity A3 tuner with factory fully functional remote and original box / packaging. This is quite a rare tuner and is in fantastic cosmetic and operational condition. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Cash / PayPal Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By ricky65 0 Comments AUD $500 Date: September 1, 20241 yr
At A$500, this near-new Musical Fidelity A3 Tuner is a solid deal, sitting well below the typical used market where listings range from roughly A$380 to A$750. Recent sales show units around A$380–A$420 in the US and Europe, and even a pristine A3.2 with remote sold for A$420, making this A$500 listing with “like_new” condition and likely original accessories a clear bargain for a well-regarded FM tuner with RDS and remote.
The A3 is cherished for its clean FM reception, smooth tuning via remote, and RDS support, delivering reliable musical reproduction when paired with quality amps. Its age is a plus here: it’s a proven, vintage-friendly design with no known failure points, and the “like_new” condition suggests minimal wear. If it includes the remote and original packaging, this is an excellent buying opportunity for a tuner that still performs like new.
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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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