Features
| Warranty length | Full Warranty |
|---|---|
| Brand | Musical Fidelity |
Tech Specs
MM
- Gain at XLR outputs - 40dB, 43dB, 46dB, 49dB
- Frequency response - ±0.2dB
- Input sensitivity - 5mV IN for 500mV OUT (at 40dB, 1kHz)
- Intut impedance - 47kohm
- Input capacitance - 50-400pF selectable
- THD at 1 kHz - <0.005%
- Overload margin - 32dB
- Signal to noise ratio - >102dB „A“-wt. at 40dB
MC
- Gain at XLR outputs - 60dB, 63dB, 66dB, 69dB
- Frequency response - ±0.2dB
- Input sensitivity - 500μV IN for 500mV OUT (at 60dB, 1kHz)
- Intut impedance - 5 ohm to 47kohm selectable
- Input capacitance - 400pF fixed
- THD at 1 kHz - <0.008%
- Overload margin - 32dB
- Signal to noise ratio - >90dB „A“-wt. at 60dB
Features
- EQ curves - RIAA, DECCA, COLUMBIA
- Subsonic filters - off, mild (IEC), standard (at 20Hz with 18dB/octave)
In & Outputs
- Inputs - 2x RCA, 2x XLR
- 1x RCA output - unbalanced, left and right 500mV nom, 5V max
- 1x XLR output - balanced, left and right 1V nom, 10V max
Power requirement
- Mains voltages - 115/230VAC 50/60Hz (factory pre-set); 100VAC 50/60Hz (alternative)
- Consumption - 20 Watts maximum, <0.5 W in standby (orange LED ON)
General Information
- Dimensions (WxHxD) - 483 x 102 x 381 mm
- Weight - 10.6 kg net / 14 kg in shipping box
Product Description
The Musical Fidelity M8x Vinyl Phono Stage is the flagship phono preamplifier from Musical Fidelity in their acclaimed M-range, offering unparalleled performance for audiophiles and music enthusiasts. Compared to the M6x Vinyl, the M8x is a giant leap forward, featuring advanced design innovations that elevate audio fidelity to a new level.
Fully Balanced
Each channel in the M8x Vinyl receives its own fully balanced amplifier stage for both + and - signals, doubling the number of discrete components inside. This design provides superior noise rejection, enhanced signal integrity, and a cleaner, more transparent sound.
Improved Gain Stage Design
The M8x features a three-stage gain architecture that operates at lower noise and distortion, delivering more gain options and ultra-clean amplification.
Enhanced Gain Options
Choose from a wide range of gain settings: 40, 43, 46, 60, 63, and 69 dB, catering to various cartridges with extreme precision. The M8x Vinyl utilizes discrete input power filtering and DC blocking circuitry to ensure clean power delivery to the phono stage, providing the best environment for high-fidelity audio processing.
Advanced EQ Curves
In addition to the standard RIAA curve, the M8x also includes the DECCA and COLUMBIA EQ curves, ideal for those who require highly specific tone adjustments. The M8x uses a split-passive EQ design, ensuring precise impedance matching and minimal deviation from the ideal EQ curve, resulting in exceptional tonal accuracy.
Subsonic Filters
Includes two-step subsonic filters (off, mild, standard) for optimal bass management and to prevent low-frequency distortion. Alongside this, there are also RCA and XLR inputs, allowing flexibility for both MM and MC cartridges. Outputs are available in both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) configurations.
Super Silent Power Transformer
The encapsulated transformer minimizes electromagnetic interference (EMI) to protect the phono stage from external radiation, ensuring silent operation.
Heroic Build Quality
Housed in a massive full-aluminium casework, the M8x Vinyl boasts a robust, rigid design that is nearly immune to vibration and electromagnetic interference. The solid aluminium casing also serves as a Faraday cage, safeguarding the sensitive internal components.
User-Friendly Control
The M8x Vinyl features easy-to-use controls for gain, loading, and input, making it easy to tune for a variety of cartridges. The preamplifier remembers settings for each input, allowing for quick adjustments.
