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Musical Fidelity LX-LPS Phono Preamplifier The LX-LPS is a precision-engineered MM/MC phono stage designed for clean, neutral, and low-noise vinyl playback. Built on Musical Fidelity’s proven discrete circuitry, it offers exceptional linearity, wide bandwidth, and minimal coloration. Key features at a glance: True dual-input design supports both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges with selectable inputs for optimal flexibility. Musical Fidelity Extremely accurate RIAA equalisation out to 80 kHz, virtually eliminating overshoot or ringing and preserving every nuance of the source. Musica
Are you getting a proper bargain here? At A$250, this sits well below the A$358 25th percentile and far under the A$696 median for recent comparable AUD listings, so by your own database this is a strong deal rather than a merely fair price.
That makes it worth a serious look because this is the sort of compact phono stage Musical Fidelity has long been respected for: clean, quiet gain and an easy, no-fuss upgrade over many built-in turntable inputs. At this price, the upside is strong if it powers up cleanly and the listing is complete; for a phono preamp, I’d mainly want confirmation of normal operation and no hum or channel imbalance.
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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