Description
M8xi
The astounding Musical Fidelity M8xi Super Integrated is a separate preamp with two monobloc power amps sharing a common chassis. Each has its own heat sink and separate transformer. Genuinely dual mono. The preamp has its own separate power supply and is mounted close to the input sockets. Consequently, PCB tracks are very short. This elegant idea ensures that both channels’ signals are ultra-low impedance the instant they get into the amplifier. This is a significant detail.
Each channel has twelve big bipolar transistors – 200 amps peak to peak is easily available. The metalwork is high quality. The front panel is a custom made fine line extrusion of milspec aluminium. The custom made heat sinks have outstanding dissipation characteristics and finish. The M8xi construction has a feeling of solidity and quality.
M8xi also features a five-input DAC which features its own power supply for added integrity. Based around the Texas Instruments PCM5242 TI low-distortion and low-noise DAC chip, M8xi has 2 x coaxial (S/PDIF), 2 x optical (S/PDIF) and 1 x asynchronous USB Type-B inputs.
The coaxial and the USB inputs are capable of supporting hi-res audio streams up-to 24-bit / 192kHz, and the optical input is capable of supporting up-to 24-bit / 96kHz. For maximal performance, all data streams are up-sampled and re-clocked by an internal converter to reduce jitter and remove unwanted artefacts in the sound.
The M8xi delivers 550 + 550 wpc into 8 ohms. It is extremely stable and very linear. The distortion is low too; lower than 0.005% in the audible frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The M8xi has remarkable linearity and consistency. It is unconditionally stable and will drive any loudspeaker in existence easily with ample power reserve.
The Musical Fidelity M8xi was a huge technical challenge, but thanks to an extensive R&D process it delivers in all aspects with its rich sound and extensive feature set. Finished in an industrial chassis with an anodised aluminium front panel and large side-mounted heatsinks, it is a successful continuation of Musical Fidelity’s history of producing true Super Integrated amplifiers.
Features
- Super integrated amplifier with 500W+ per-channel output.
- One chassis with separate DAC, pre-amp and monoblocs inside.
- Sophisticated internal layout.
- Purpose-designed transformers.
- Industrial chassis with anodised aluminium front plate and heatsink sides.
- Five DAC inputs with support for Hi-Res Audio.
- Exceptional sonic performance.
- Able to drive any loudspeaker with ease.
Specifications
- Power Output (20 Hz – 20 kHz): 550 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms (870 W into 4 Ohms); Peak 1.6 kW into 2 Ohms
- Maximum output voltage: 67 Volts RMS, 20 Hz to 20 kHz; onset of clipping (190 V peak-to-peak)
- THD+N: <0.004% typical, 20 Hz to 20 kHz (XLR)
- Signal/noise ratio: >86 dB A-weighted (XLR)
- Input Impedance: 25 KΩ (RCA), 50 KΩ (XLR)
- Frequency Response: +0, –1 dB, 10 Hz to 100 kHz
- Maximum Peak Output Current: 105 A
- Damping Factor: 150
- Output devices: 3 + 3 pairs (bridged arrangement) per channel
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 485 x 185 x 510 mm
- Max. Consumption: 2000 W
- Weight: 46 kg
- Analogue Inputs
- 4 pairs line level RCA connectors
- 2 pairs line level XLR (balanced) connectors
- Digital Inputs
- 2x Coax S/PDIF up to 24 bit 192 kHz
- 2x Optical S/PDIF up to 24 bit 96 kHz
- 1x USB B Asynchronous USB up to 24 bit 192 kHz
- Analogue Outputs
- 1 pair line level RCA fixed
- 1 pair pre-out RCA variable
- 1 pair line level XLR variable
- Digital Outputs
- 1x Coax S/PDIF up to 24 bit 192 kHz
- 1x Optical S/PDIF up to 24 bit 96 kHz
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