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Musical Fidelity M6s Pre Pre Amplifier Unit is about a year old. In excellent condition and works great. Low output impedance which suits my ATC. Selling only as upgrading. I listened to quite a few units and this suited the ATCs the best I have the original box etc, so can ship safely Very good phono stage. Has both balanced and unbalanced outputs Comes with remote. Happy to demo to local buyer Last pic is a stock photo Condition: Excellent Payment Method: cash Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By hellzigha 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $2,500 Date: August 12, 20241 yr
At A$2,500, this Musical Fidelity M6s PRE listing sits just above the median of A$2,345 for recent AUD comparables, landing comfortably between the 25th percentile (A$2,269) and 75th percentile (A$2,421), making it a fair price for excellent condition. It is not ambitious, as it remains well below the 75th percentile, and reflects solid value for a unit in top shape.
The M6s PRE is a pure Class A preamp with virtually no input or output limits, offering superb drive capability, ultra-low distortion (0.0004% XLR), and a versatile phono stage that handles both MM and MC with selectable capacitance. Its wide frequency response (10Hz–80kHz), >96dB channel separation, and balanced/unbalanced flexibility make it a system heart that scales with any amplifier. With excellent condition and likely original-owner care, this is a genuine buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking high-end performance without the new-unit markup.
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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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