Amplifiers Musical Fidelity

Pros

Everything is great.

Cons

No

Review

Good, detailed sound, well thought out design. Everything is simple and smart.

Pros

Recommended.

Cons

I didn't find any.

Review

My Cambridge amp failed me after only two and a half years of use, which I find frankly astounding, so I chose this one as a replacement, my confidence having been shaken. So we're sticking with a British product, which I hope will prove more reliable. This is a 100% analogue device, a decision I fully accept. DACs and other digital systems are evolving too fast, in my opinion. With this amp, I won't have any obsolescence problems for a long time to come. I just want an amp to amplify, and that's all. I assume that a device that wants to do too many things may not do them as well (that's just me). Streamers and other DACs can always be upgraded if necessary, over time, depending on finances and technological advances. This amp is already perfect when combined with my Thorens turntable via the same brand's phono preamp (MF). For the moment, I'm very satisfied with its audiophile qualities, after running it in, of course. I recommend it. The value for money also seems excellent. Good stuff, heavy, well finished, and powerful enough to drive most loudspeakers, even demanding ones.

Pros

Recommended.

Cons

no

Review

I just received it yesterday and set it up with a REL T-5 subwoofer, Monitor Audio Bronze 500 floorstanding speakers, the DAC I'm using is an Oppo HA-1. The amplifier arrived well packaged in a double box, and the amplifier itself was encased in a sturdy styrofoam box. Musical Fidelity packed the amp in a black velvet pouch with a rope, which is a nice touch, and a pair of white gloves are also included. I'm no audio expert, but the system sounds amazing when playing CD-quality music from Tidal. The amplification sounds very neutral and there is no noticeable distortion even at high volume, also no hiss at full volume without music. The volume control and other buttons have a nice weighted feel, indicating high quality. The speaker connectors also have the same property. The only drawback is the plastic remote control, which thankfully I don't have to use as I keep it at arm's length. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my purchase.