Musical Fidelity M8XI Integrated Amplifier

🧾 Overview

The Musical Fidelity M8xi is a “super integrated” amplifier: a fully dual-mono design with a separate preamp section and two monobloc power amps in one chassis. Delivering 550 W + 550 W into 8 Ω (870 W/4 Ω) with very low distortion and wide bandwidth, it combines massive current capability with refined Class-A driver stages for effortless dynamics and control. A built-in 5-input DAC (USB, 2× coax, 2× optical) completes a no-compromise centerpiece for high-end systems.

✅ Key Features

• ✅ 550 W/ch into 8 Ω (870 W/ch into 4 Ω); peak current up to 105 A
• ✅ True dual-mono topology with separate transformers and heatsinks
• ✅ Class-A driver stage; ultra-low THD+N (<0.004% 20 Hz–20 kHz via XLR)
• ✅ Wide bandwidth: +0/–1 dB from 10 Hz to 100 kHz
• ✅ 4× RCA + 2× XLR analog inputs; fixed RCA out, variable RCA/XLR pre-outs
• ✅ Integrated DAC: USB-B async & up to 24-bit/192 kHz (USB/coax), 24-bit/96 kHz (optical)
• ✅ Solid, vibration-immune aluminium chassis; precision volume control

📦 What’s in the Box

• 📦 Musical Fidelity M8xi integrated amplifier
• 🔌 IEC mains cable
• 📖 User manual

🔄 Compatibility

✔ Works with any analog source via RCA/XLR and digital sources via USB/coax/optical (up to 24-bit/192 kHz).
✔ Drives virtually any passive loudspeaker with high current delivery and unconditional stability.
✔ Use variable pre-outs (RCA/XLR) for bi-amping, subwoofers, or external power amps.

📦✈️ Shipping & Returns

• 📦 Insured worldwide delivery
• 🔄 14-day return policy
• 🛡️ 2-year EU warranty

📝 Reviews

• ⭐ SoundStage! Hi-Fi: “A powerhouse that remains composed and musical; DAC up to 24/192 via USB/coax, 24/96 via optical.” :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• ⭐ Stereophile: Measured 550 W/8 Ω, 870 W/4 Ω; USB/coax to 24/192, optical to 24/96; no DSD/MQA. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• ⭐ What Hi-Fi?: Praises scale, authority and feature set (4× RCA, 2× XLR, 2× coax, 2× optical, USB-B). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}