Description

What it is: CD player

Producer: Musical Fidelity

Features: 24 bit

New price: 850.00 euros, year 2006

Specifications

PCM max	24
Year of production	2006

About the brand

Musical Fidelity is a prestigious hi-fi audio electronics brand founded in London in 1982 by Antony Michaelson, positioned in the mid-to-high end of the high-fidelity market. In 2018, the brand was acquired by Heinz Lichtenegger's Austrian company Audio Tuning, the same company that owns Pro-Ject, and has since then presented itself as an Austrian brand. Over time, it has established itself as one of the most respected manufacturers in the international audiophile scene, combining elegant design, innovative technologies, and excellent value.
The philosophy of Musical Fidelity It is based on the principle of "musical fidelity," which gives the brand its name. Antony Michaelson, a clarinetist and designer, founded the company with the goal of creating products that recreate the original recording experience: the first product, "The Preamp," was created with an initial batch assembled at his home and sold out almost immediately. This vision has guided the development of every component, always maintaining a pragmatic approach focused on sonic performance. The company has evolved over time, adapting to new digital technologies without losing sight of the values that have made it famous: solid construction, reliability, and the ability to inspire emotion through music.
The most characteristic technology of Musical Fidelity It's that of the nuvistors, small electronic tubes used in the Nu-Vista series, which takes its name from these components. The brand is also known for its long experience in pure class-A amplification, a key feature of historic series such as the AMS.
The product range Musical Fidelity The range ranges from the M Series integrated amplifiers, designed for those seeking high performance at an affordable price, to the Nu-Vista line of components, intended for the most demanding audiophiles. In addition to amplifiers, the catalog includes digital sources, DACs, and phono preamplifiers.
The M Series covers the mid-range segment with a minimalist design and balanced performance, ideal for quality home stereo systems; it includes, among others, the M8xi integrated amplifier. The Nu-Vista series, relaunched in 2023, represents the brand's technological excellence: it includes the Nu-Vista 800.2 integrated amplifier, the Nu-Vista PRE preamplifier, the Nu-Vista PAS (stereo) and PAM (mono) power amplifiers, the Nu-Vista DAC converter, and the Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 and Vinyl S phono preamplifiers. The Nu-Vista amplifiers are hybrid, with nuvistors in the input stages and transistors in the output stage, for an extraordinarily natural sound. The range is completed by the historic A1 integrated amplifier, relaunched in an updated version.
Reviews in the international specialized press highlight the products' ability to combine advanced technology and natural sound.
The target audience includes intermediate and advanced level audiophiles, enthusiasts who seek superior sound performance without sacrificing reliability and refined design. The products Musical Fidelity They are aimed at those who want to build a high-level stereo system with components that will last over time.

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