Integrated amplifiers — Musical Fidelity B1xi

The Musical Fidelity B1xi is an entry-level integrated amplifier that also includes a DAC and an MM phono stage. It is the brand's starting point for a first two-channel system and has the simplest feature set and the lowest output among Musical Fidelity's current integrated amplifiers.

Key specs that matter

Rated output is 60 W per channel into 8 ohms and 100 W per channel into 4 ohms. Distortion is specified at 1%, higher than the figures of Musical Fidelity's more expensive amplifiers. The damping factor is 30. The chassis measures 430 x 90 x 324 mm and weighs 7.2 kg, a compact and light unit suited to a small system.

Engineering and use context

Amplification, digital conversion and a moving-magnet phono stage share one chassis, so a first system needs only sources and speakers. Three line-level inputs sit next to the phono input.

Pairing

The input set covers a modest source lineup, and a turntable with a moving-magnet cartridge connects without a separate phono stage, which makes the B1xi a practical base for a first vinyl-capable system.

Alternatives

The Musical Fidelity M2SI is an integrated amplifier placed above the B1xi in the range, with a lower distortion figure.