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Musical FidelityWhich Integrated is best value?

Musical Fidelity has produced a series of integrated amps over the last couple of years. But they don't seem to stay on the market very long. I am interested in a used integrated amp with a very good phono stage. Which Musical Fidelity integrated is the best value?? What other other used IA's might be better with equally attractive styling and are reasonably priced that outperform Musical Fidelity??
sunnyjim
cfcjb
37 posts
 
A308 - best MF integrated for the buck. Many think it sounds better than the newer A5 integrated
Plinius 9200 - used around $2200. More refined sound than the MF, with just about the same amount of power. Decent phono stage as well.

J.
jihley
74 posts
 
I have owned several IA's and my favorite, so far has been the McIntosh MA6500. Compaired to Musical Fidelity or Krell, it was more musical and less scientific sounding. The only thing I didn't like was the size of unit (too large). If you can live with that, I feel it is a winner.
merganser
216 posts
 
There are only 3 MF integrated amps to consider, the Nu-Vista, the Tri-Vista and the kW 500. They have a tube pre amp section that makes them better than the rest.
adasilva
57 posts
 
I second Jihley's comments on the McIntosh. I preferred their integrateds over the MF. I demoed the MA6500 & MA6900 and can understand why their equipment is selling well. I decided to stay with my Krell integreted which I also liked better than the MF (perhaps if I'd listened to the Mc first?).
arni
313 posts
 
The 308 is hard to beat in terms of styling.. and even performance. But the SE version of Unison Unico would be worth a look (and listen), maybe not as much power (140W) but beautiful looks and highly regarded sonics (currently A rating in Stereophile, whatever that means...), comes with a phono stage too.
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