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Up for sale is a classic Musical Fidelity E624 Elektra Series 24 Bit CD Player. Excellent condition with functioning remote. Unit has been well looked after in a smoke free environment. Everything is working fine with clear display, and original remote is also functioning. Has a fresh battery ins...
At A$600, this sits above the typical used range suggested by your own comps, so compared with the obvious alternative of waiting for a cleaner A$500-ish listing, it feels ambitious rather than fair. Against a median of A$476 and a 75th percentile of A$539, this is roughly A$61 over the top quartile, so I’d only pay it if the unit is especially clean, fully original, and properly serviced.
That said, this is a respected older CD player from a maker known for solid transport and analog-stage design, so a good example can still be a satisfying buy for someone who wants a straightforward, well-built player rather than a disposable budget deck. The excellent condition is the real upside here: if it’s been looked after, comes with the remote and proves stable on disc loading/playback, that supports the premium.
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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