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For sale is a Musical Fidelity A1 class A amplifier. Original from the 80's not the modern remake. The amp has been tested and is in working order, no issues. one corner a little bent. See picture. 25watt power. 2 channel. made in England. Serial number 042623. No remote or manual. US buyers may be subject to import fees.Store.nicolpawn.ca
At US$605, this sits well below the US$789 25th percentile for your recent comps, so it reads as a strong bargain rather than just a decent buy. Versus the US$1,167 median and US$1,360 75th percentile, the asking price leaves meaningful room for service or accessories and still looks attractively positioned.
The A1 is well liked for its compact, classically voiced presentation and its ability to make sensitive speakers sing; it’s the sort of integrated people buy for musical, engaging sound rather than brute-force power. The upside here is obvious if the unit is clean and working properly. Since condition is listed as unknown, I’d want to confirm smooth pot operation, quiet channels, and that any phono stage and original packaging/accessories are present, but the price is good enough to merit a serious look.
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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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