Musical Fidelity M8xi
Stereophile|October 2020
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
JASON VICTOR SERINUS
Musical Fidelity M8xi

SPECIFICATIONS

Description Class-AB integrated amplifier with D/A converter. Analog inputs: 4 pairs RCA (line), 2 pairs XLR (line). Digital inputs: S/ PDIF RCA up to 24/192 (2), TosLink up to 24/96 (2), USB-B asynchronous up to 24/192. Analog outputs: RCA line fixed (2), RCA pre-out variable, XLR pre-out variable. Digital outputs: S/ PDIF: RCA up to 24/192, TosLink up to 24/96. Output power: 550Wpc into 8 ohms (27.4dBW), 870Wpc into 4 ohms (26.4dBW). Max. output voltage: 67V RMS, 10Hz–20kHz; onset of clipping, 190V peak-to-peak. Maximum peak output current: 105A. Maximum power consumption: 2kW. Damping factor: 150. Frequency response: 10Hz–100kHz, +0/ −1dB. THD+N: <0.004% typical, 20Hz–20kHz. Signal/ noise: >86dB, A-weighted (XLR). Input impedance: 25k ohm (RCA), 50k ohm (XLR). Accessories: Remote

Dimensions 19.1 (485mm) W × 7.25 (184mm) H × 20.1 (510mm) D. Weight: 101lb (46kg). Shipping weight: 106lb (48kg).

Finishes Silver or black.

Serial number of unit reviewed PXY05046 “Designed in England, Built-in Taiwan.”

Price $6499. An approximate number of US dealers: 120. Warranty: 7 years through Focal-Naim.

Manufacturer Musical Fidelity, Wirtschaftspark A5, Analogweg 1, 2130 Mistelbach, Austria. Web: musicalfidelity.com. North American distribution: Focal-Naim America, 313 rue Marion, J5Z4W8 Repentigny QC Canada. Phone: 1-(800)-663-9352.

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