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Storico finale di potenza Musical Fidelity X-AS100. Questo apparecchio è un piccolo gigante dell'amplificazione: dietro il suo iconico design cilindrico in alluminio estruso si nasconde una riserva di potenza sorprendente, capace di donare corpo, controllo e una timbrica calda e raffinata a qualsiasi sistema Hi-Fi. Ideale per chi cerca un'amplificazione discreta ma senza compromessi, l'X-AS100 può essere utilizzato come finale stereo standard o configurato in modalità mono (a ponte) per raddoppiare la potenza. È il compagno perfetto per i preamplificatori della serie X (come l'X-P100) o per migliorare drasticamente le prestazioni di un amplificatore integrato dotato di uscite Pre-Out. Potenza 100 + 100 watt su 8 Ohm, perfettamente funzionante, condizioni estetiche pari al nuovo, fornito con suo alimentatore originale esterno.
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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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