SKU: MFM3XVINYL Categories: 'Pricespy, Audio, Phono Stage Description Additional informationDescriptionMusical Fidelity M3x Vinyl MM/MC Phono StageOverviewThe M3x ViNYL is a phono stage, designed to be without any practical limits. Connectivity is straight forward. You have an input and an output. Neither of them can be overloaded at the input or limited in the output driving capacity. It can be set for either MM or MC and exact loading. It offers state-of-the art technical and sonic performance just like the M6x ViNYL, but at a cheaper entry level to the epitome of the true spirit of high-end audio.Design PhilosophyThe M3x ViNYL has been switched, just like in its bigger brother the M6x ViNYL, to an entirely discrete circuitry, which results in better technical measurements and better sound. It is equipped with one single-ended input and output. But the important question is: what is so special about discrete circuits? Although it is Musical Fidelity’s lowest price phono-preamp in the esteemed M-range, it embodies our hallmark values of uncoloured, stress-free sound, outstanding technical performance and great value for money.High-Tech Mechanical and Electrical Engineering – Hand Made in the EUM3x ViNYL has a steel chassis and a thick, heavy aluminium front plate, which brings outstanding rigidity to the entire system and at the same time splendid isolation against outside interference. Key factor in keeping signal to noise ratios on the highest possible leveld is the huge distance between power transformer and amplifier section. The quality of the outside chassis finish, which is beyond beautiful, as well as the electronics inside – all wired by hand – is maintained by the highest manufacturing standards which we now achieve by fully switching the production to be entirely Made in the EU.M3x Vinyl In BriefMM and MC inputExact loading options for any cartridgeFully discrete circuit board designSpecial low core saturation toroidal transformer custom designed for phono stage requirementsEnvironmental friendly – absolutely zero standby power consumptionSplit Semi-Passive EQHeavy aluminium front plate with steel chassisMinimal electromagnetic interference from power supply to phono preampBig chassis design enables huge distance between power transformer and amplifier sectionMade in the EUSpecificationsMM InputFrequency response: RIAA or RIAA/IEC ±0 .2dBInput sensitivity: 5mV in for 500mV out (at 1 kHz)Input impedance: 47KohmsInput capacitance: 50-400pF selectableGain: 40 or 46dB with 6dB functionTHD N: <0.028%Signal to noise ratio: 95dBCrosstalk: better than 100dBMC InputFrequency response: RIAA or RIAA/IEC ±0.3dBInput sensitivity: 500?V in for 500mV out (at 1 kHz)Input impedance: 25ohms to 1,2Kohms selectableGain: 60 or 66dB with 6dB functionTHD N: <0.28%Signal to noise ratio: 80dBCrosstalk: better than 90dBOutput1 pair RCA: left and right 500mV nom 10V maxInput1 pair RCAPower requirementMains voltages: 230V/115V; AC 50/60HzConsumption: 20 Watts maximum. 0W in standby)Weight and DimensionsUnit only, unboxed: 6.59 kgIn shipping carton & inc . accessories: 10.15 kgW x H(incl. feet) x D(incl. terminals): 440 x 105 x 390mmStandard accessoriesMains lead: 10 Amp IECAdditional informationbrandMusical Fidelitycolourblack, SilvermodelM3x Vinyl
