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The MX-VYNL is a discontinued design, but its age is not a drawback here: it remains a highly capable MM/MC phono stage rather than an obsolete generation. At £450, this is a strong deal against the comparable-market median of £459 and sits just above the 25th-percentile figure of £447, making it keenly priced rather than merely fair.
Its appeal is the unusually comprehensive cartridge matching: five MM capacitance settings, nine MC impedance choices, selectable gain, RIAA/IEC equalisation, and both RCA and balanced connectivity. It is compact, quiet, transparent and fluid-sounding, with excellent headroom and the useful ability to accommodate two turntables. Since the listing gives no condition detail, confirm that the external power supply, controls and both output options are present and functioning; otherwise, this is a particularly attractive buy for a flexible vinyl front end.
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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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