The M8xi is a superb stereo integrated amplifier that can be unreservedly defined as a package consisting of a preamplifier and two separate monophonic power stages in a single chassis. Each of the amplification blocks incorporates its own heatsink and transformer, while the preamp section also includes its own dedicated power supply and is located close to the input connectors with ultra-short signal paths to minimize possible audio signal degradations.
This elegant conception ensures that the signals corresponding to the two channels have extremely low impedance by the time they reach the power amplification section, a very significant design detail with direct consequences on the final sonic presentation. As far as the aforementioned power amplification section is concerned, the least that can be said about this integrated super amplifier is that it has been designed to overcome the greatest challenges in dynamic capacity by incorporating no less than 12 bipolar transistors per channel, which allow delivering currents peak of the order of 200 amperes.
To all that has been said, the Musical Fidelity adds practical DAC functionality with inputs and outputs that make it easy to connect a wide spectrum of digital sources. The M8xi is completed with a robust, very high-quality metal construction featuring a front panel made of immaculately machined military-grade aluminum.
Characteristics:
- Reference stereo integrated amplifier
- Dual monophonic circuit topology
- Preamplification and output stages with dedicated power supplies
- Balanced and unbalanced analog inputs and outputs.
- Fixed and variable level line outputs; A/V signal routing.
- Hi-Res compatible DAC functionality (up to 24-bit/192kHz).
- DAC with 3 inputs (USB, coaxial and optical) and 2 outputs (coaxial and optical).
- Output Power: 2 x 500W RMS @ 8 Ohm or 2 x 870W RMS @ 4 Ohm.
- Frequency response: 10 - 100,000 Hz, +0 dB, -1 dB.
- Signal-to-noise ratio greater than 86 dB
- Dimensions: 440 x 162 x 400 mm (W x H x D).
- Available in black and silver finish.
