Musical Fidelity M2si Key Features Amplifier Stage ♦ Class A/B discrete transistor design Inspired by flagship TITAN amplifier ♦ Output Power: 72W @ 8 Ohms 137W @ 4 Ohms ♦ Handles power-hungry speakers and low-impedance loads with ease ♦ No digital circuits – pure analog signal path, no high-frequency noise ♦ Home Theater Bypass Input (HT) – use as L/R power amp with AV processors Preamplifier ♦ Low-noise circuitry for ultra-low THD and high signal integrity ♦ High-quality Burr-Brown stepped attenuator – superior channel matching vs. standard potentiometers ♦ Pre-Out for bi-amping or subwoofer connection Power Supply ♦ 280VA toroidal transformer ♦ Independent power rails for preamp and power amp sections ♦ High current output for demanding loads and peak performance Build & Design ♦ Heavy-duty metal chassis – EMI-shielded and resonance-resistant ♦ Machined aluminum front panel – elegant and durable ♦ Clean, minimalistic design true to Musical Fidelity tradition Fully Discrete Power Amplifier The M2si delivers 72 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 137 watts into 4 ohms. This means the M2si will drive a wide range of speakers, even power-hungry models. The fully discrete power amp, complemented by its dedicated power supply and generously proportioned toroidal transformer, guarantees reserves for proper peak delivery and a wide dynamic range. Power hungry and difficult speakers are driven with ease. Low impedance dips are managed gracefully and the judiciously rated output devices won‘t faulter under any load. Precision Matched Preamp and PRE/POWER Configuration The low noise preamp has its own, independent power supply. In effect, this means the M2si offers the performance benefits of a pre/power configuration with the compact convenience of a one-box design. For best low channel volume matching we employ a high quality Burr-Brown stepped attenuator delivering performance way above that of conventional potentiometer designs. The Musical Fidelity Design-Philosophy Further flexibility is provided by the M2si‘s carefully considered connectivity, which includes six line-level inputs and switchable home-theatre throughput. We have purposefully decided against a phono input or any digital high-frequency and DAC circuitry. The M2si remains committed to unadulterated sound quality over extraneous features. The introduction of digital high-frequency modules would be at odds with the nuanced performance of the analogue pre and power amplifiers, and the substantial transformer and power amp circuitry could introduce interference to delicate phono signals. Redefining The Amplifier With the M2si, our aim was to distill the expertise and design principles honed through our high-end amplifiers, creating an unbeatable package in this price point. Rather than burdening the analog amplifier‘s performance with superfluous features, we opted for a puristic and audiophile-oriented amplifier design that would elicit envy from owners of more costly, feature-loaded integrated amplifiers. With a true Musical Fidelity amplifier, you receive precisely what you desire. An affordable and puristic audiophile integrated amplifier for a lifetime, solely designed for the maximum of musical fidelity.
