Musical Fidelity M6x Vinyl Phono Stage

Description

M6x Vinyl

The M6x Vinyl by Musical Fidelity is a very high performance, highly accurate phono MM/MC cartridge amplifier in a beautifully designed and executed casework.

Featuring three inputs, each of which can be individually set for either MM/MC and loading each also then remembering its own settings while offering state-of-the art technical and sonic performance at a very competitive price. M6x Vinyl the epitome of the true spirit of high-end audio.

In updating from the previous M6 Vinyl to the current M6x Vinyl, Musical Fidelity have switched to an entirely discrete circuitry, which results in better technical measurements and better sound. Equipped with one balanced input and output as well as two single-ended inputs and one single-ended output to fit well into any vinyl hi-fi system.

The discrete circuit is composed of electronic components which are disparate, individual devices, also called discrete components. These can be passive components, like resistors, capacitors and inductors, as well as active components such as transistors. The opposite to this would be an integrated circuit, which uses operational amplifiers (Op-Amps) in the signal chain.

Where standard phono pre-amplifiers with integrated circuits have a few tens or hundreds of components, discrete designs will employ hundreds or thousands of components by comparison. That makes for an extended design process, but in our opinion results in the best sound for your money. The unit features three separate, independently selectable cartridge inputs. This allows choice between three different turntables, or multiple tonearm configurations if required.

Features

• Three separate, user selectable inputs.
• Data memory retains settings, for ease of use.
• Traditional discreet circuit board layout.
• Frontal gain selector for MM or MC cartridges.
• Fully balanced XLR and traditional RCA inputs & outputs.

Specifications

• MM Input
• Frequency Response: RIAA or RIAA/IEC ±0.2 dB
• Input Sensitivity: 5 mV in for 500 mV out (@ 1 kHz)
• Input Impedance: 47 KΩ
• Input Capacitance: 50-400 pF selectable
• THD @ 1 kHz: < 0.005 %
• Overload Margin: 26 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 101 dB
• MC Input
• Frequency Response: RIAA or RIAA/IEC ±0.25 dB
• Input Sensitivity: 500 μV in for 500 mV out (@ 1 kHz)
• Input Impedance: 25 Ω to 1.2 KΩ selectable
• Input Capacitance: 470 pF fixed
• THD @ 1 kHz: < 0.02 %
• Overload Margin: 26 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 90 dB
• Outputs
• 1 pair RCA: left / right 500 mV nominal, 10 V max
• 1 pair XLR (Balanced): left / right 1V nominal, 20 V max
• Power
• Mains Voltages: 230 V / 115 V internally set, 100 V optional, AC 50 / 60 Hz
• Consumption: 20 W max. < 0.5 W standby.
• General
• Weight: Unboxed 5.5 kg / Boxed 11.0 kg
• Dimensions WxHxD: 440 x 100 x 385 mm
• Accessories: Mains cable, 10 A IEC

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Brand

Musical Fidelity

Musical Fidelity have been designing and manufacturing hi-fi electronics for over thirty years, and are proud to have become one of the best-known brands in the audio industry.

The company are driven by a passion for wonderful music and the challenge of world-class engineering. Musical Fidelity approach each new design by looking for the absolute best solution to any given challenge, and embrace new technologies in their designs as well as developing more traditional methods for even greater performance.