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Musical Fidelity X-10V3 Stereo Tube Buffer (PreOwned)The Musical Fidelity X-10V3 Stereo Tube Buffer is a high-quality preowned amplifier in a sleek silver color. Designed by the renowned brand Musical Fidelity in the United Kingdom, this tube amplifier offers top-notch performance and sound quality. Fully tested and proven to work, this amplifier is perfect for enhancing your home audio system with its exceptional abilities. Upgrade your audio experience with this reliable and well-crafted piece of consumer electronics.Unit has been fully tested by an audio Tech and works great!Unit is in excellent cosmetic condition. Comes with packaging, power cable, manual (when available), and collectable Musical Fidelity watch.
At US$332, this Musical Fidelity X-10v3 is a fair deal, sitting just below the US$340 median of recent comparable listings while comfortably above the US$315 25th percentile. It is not a bargain, but it avoids the US$512 75th percentile trap, making it a reasonable entry point for a tube buffer that often appears overpriced elsewhere.
The X-10v3 earns its reputation as a perfect match for the X-DACv3 and X-PSUv3, delivering ultra-low distortion under 0.004% and exceptional crosstalk better than 80dB. Its limited manufacturing run and built-in power supply with a standard IEC inlet offer meaningful upside for collectors seeking a rare, all-tube stage that pairs seamlessly with top-tier Musical Fidelity components.
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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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