Musical Fidelity M2si Integrated Amplifier
“Musical Fidelity’s reasoning for the M2si’s sparse functionality is that its power handling capabilities seek to better its price rivals. The claimed 2x76W power output isn’t the highest here, but it is backed up by a current delivery rated at 25A (the Audiolab claims up to 9A) and an equally impressive damping factor figure meaning that, on paper at least, it has by far the greatest scope for handling challenging speaker loads. It is also extremely well made. The casework is hefty and carefully assembled and feels very solid. The volume control has a lovely action...”
— HI-FI CHOICE, JANUARY 2019 (Click here to read more.)
The M2si is sold in North America only and is the same as the M3i sold previously. The M2si integrated amplifier takes a peerless premium-amp experience and applies it to a more affordable price point.
It boasts trickle-down technology from the mighty Titan flagship, plus other high-end touches such as solid metal controls.
The M2si delivers 76 watts per channel into 8ohms and 137 watts into 4ohms. This means the M2si will drive a wide range of speakers, even power-hungry models.
Further flexibility is provided by the M2si's excellent connectivity, which includes six line-level inputs and switchable home-theatre throughput. There are also preamp outputs and tape outputs.
Great attention has been paid to internal layout, isolating each circuit section to prevent possible interaction. The unit features a finely tuned and tweaked preamplifier, for smooth sound coupled with low noise and virtually no distortion.
The power amplifier consists of two top quality power amplifiers for the absolute best in separation and imaging. Generously rated, they are enough to drive even the most demanding loudspeakers with ease. Low distortion and very quiet they will deliver all music types exactly as the artist originally intended.
The resultant performance achieved by this unit is among the best in the world. It has excellent signal to noise ratio, low distortion, wide bandwidth and dynamic range, with extraordinary resolution and fine detail.
It features a Class A preamp stage with its own, independent power supply, coupled with a discrete pair of power amps. In effect, this means the M2si offers the performance benefits of a pre/power configuration with the compact convenience of a one-box design.
The final word goes to The Absolute Sound, whose review of the M3i stated: "Its performance is rock-solid, it's sonically well-rounded and it's comfortable with a wide array of speakers. And it's all served up in an elegant, no-nonsense package".
Specifications
Power output: 76 W per channel into 8 ohm (19 dBW)
THD(+ noise): <0.014 % typical, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: >96dB ‘A’-weighted
Frequency Response: +0, –0.1 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz
Inputs: 6x Line Level RCA (1x includes Home Theatre Passthrough Option)
Line Outputs: Preamp Out, Tape Out
General: Remote Control Included
Dimensions - WxHxD (mm): 440 x 100 x 400
Weight (unpacked / packed): 9.2 kg/ 13 kg
