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Offered is „A 5.5 - CD“ by Musical Fidelity as new device from the category „CD Player“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5703656762 ends on 30.10.2026 at 06:17 o'clock.
This is a buyer’s market for this category: with a median used price of €700, the asking price of €1,190 sits well above the typical middle and even above the €946 75th percentile, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair. Compared with the comparable EUR listings you gave, this is not a bargain; it would need exceptional condition or extras to justify the premium.
That said, the Musical Fidelity A5 CD is a respected, musically satisfying player with the sort of solid, authoritative presentation that still wins over CD buyers. If the unit is clean, fully functional, and includes the remote, original packaging, or documented recent servicing, that helps. At this price, I’d want clear evidence of care and originality before leaning in, because otherwise the value case is thin.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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