Musical Fidelity X-P100 pre amplifier

 

X-P100 remote control Class A preamplifier.

The X-P100 is a new model based on our innovative and now very highly regarded Nu-Vista valve preamp but using Field Effect Transistors in place of the Nuvistor valves used in that model.

These transistors were carefully selected from the great many alternatives we tested because of their close similarity in both measured performance and sonic fingerprint to the 6CW4 Nuvistor. We feel that the X-P100 offers a very similar level of sonic fidelity to the Nu-Vista but at the reduced cost afforded by the choice of FET devices.

The X-P100 preamp also features full remote control and a high quality discrete MM phono stage.

 

External Power Supply and  Setting Up

The X-P100 is supplied with an external power supply which is connected to the main unit via an umbilical lead terminated in an XLR/Cannon type plug. This lead should be connected to the socket on the back of the X-P100 main unit.

 

Connections

All connections should be made with the power OFF.

The X-P100 has 5 line level inputs - CD, Tuner, Aux1, Aux2 and Tape, plus an MM phono input. All line inputs are electrically identical and are suitable for use with any source component with an output voltage in the hundreds of millivolts (mV). This includes CD players, tuners, tape machines and the audio outputs of video recorders, televisions, DVD and Laser Disc players etc.

The high quality phono input caters for turntables fitted with a Moving Magnet type cartridge or other cartridges with an output voltage in the range 1 to 5mV.

 

Tape Recording

The X-P100 has a single tape circuit with facilities for off-tape monitoring with 3-head cassette decks.

Connection of your tape machine to the X-P100 should be as follows. The tape machine's Tape/Line outputs go to the X-P100's 'Tape' input sockets. The tape machine's Tape/Line inputs go to the X-P100's 'Tape Record' output.

To record simply select the required source with the source selector knob on the front panel. The selected source will now be sent to the 'Tape Record' output for recording by the attached tape machine.

 

Remote Control

The X-P100 features Infra Red remote control of volume, input selection and mute functions via the supplied remote control handset. The Infra Red receiver is the small red lens marked I.R. situated on the front panel, it is a good idea to place your X-P100 such that there is an unobstructed line-of-sight to this lens from around your listening room.

 

Specifications:

Inputs:  5 Line, MM phono

Total Harmonic Distortion:

less than 0.007% (20 Hz - 20 kHz unweighted)

Less than  0.004% (20 Hz - 20 kHz ‘A’ weighted)

Frequency Response:  20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.2 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

MM Phono:  better than 72 dB unweighted

MM Phono :  better than 78 dB 'A' weighted

Line : better than  81 dB unweighted

Line : better than  90 dB ‘A’ weighted

Dimensions (W x H x D)  230 x 110 x 315mm, Width and height include feet

Power Consumption: 20 watts (maximum)

Standard accessories:

Remote control handset

X-P100 power supply unit

IEC type mains lead

2 x batteries (AA, SUM-3, CR6)

Musical Fidelity X-AS100 power amp

Musical Fidelity X-AS100 Power Amplifier.

Used properly and carefully, it should give you many years of outstanding musical reproduction.

Aesthetically and electronically the X-AS100 matches perfectly with the X-P100 Preamplifier, X-RAY CD player and X-PLORA tuner. Together, they form one of the finest hi-fi systems available.

The X-AS100 has been designed to be switched on continuously. The PSU should be positioned as far away from the X-AS100 as possible. We suggest that the PSU is placed on the floor near the mains outlet.

Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they may harm the surface finish

 

Connections

The X-AS100 is a stereo amplifier which can if required be mono for use in passive bi-amping systems.

The X-AS100 can be used with a preamplifier or any line level source which has a volume control. We highly recommend the matching X-P100 or Nu-Vista Preamps available from Musical Fidelity as an excellent choice.

 

Specifications:

Power Output: 100 watts per channel, 8 Ω

Total Harmonic Distortion:

less than 0.005% (at 1 kHz)

Less than  0.04% (20 Hz - 20 kHz unweighted)

Less than  0.003% (20 Hz - 20 kHz 'A' weighted)

Frequency Response:  10 Hz - 70 kHz ±1 dB

Input Sensitivity:  900 mV

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Better than  106 dB unweighted (ref 100W)

Better than  117 dB ‘A’ weighted (ref 100W)

Better than  86 dB unweighted (ref 1W)

Better than  97 dB 'A' weighted (ref 1W)

Channel Separation: better than 90 dB( 20 Hz-20 kHz)

Power Consumption: 450 watts (maximum)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 230 x 110 x 330mm (Width and height include feet, depth include terminals)

Standard accessories

 X-AS100 power supply unit

IEC type mains lead

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Features:

Selectedmechanism and printed circuit boards

Sophisticated low jitter reclocking circuit

High quality Class A low impedance output stage

Remote control

Bitstream converter system

Standard 440 mm width

Random play function

Edit function

32track programming

Optical and coaxial digital outputs

Benefits:

Top level sonic performance and consistency

Greatly improved sound quality, imaging and tonality

High quality consistent sound with great presence and authority

Convenient operation from the listening position

Increased sound quality with smoother response and lower distortion

Matches the majority of alternative components

Plays back all tracks on the disc in arandom order

Allows easy taping of different tracks to best fit tape length

You can listen to the tracks you want in the order you prefer

Enables connection of external

Digital-to-Analogue converters or digital amplifiers

Specifications:

Frequency Response:  20 Hz - 20 kHz ±1dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  better than -105 dB

Dynamic Range:  better than 95 dB (1 kHz)

Harmonic Distortion:  0,009% (1 kHz)

Wow and Flutter:  not measurable (Quartz accuracy)

Channel Separation:  better than 92 dB (1 kHz)

Output Analog:  2,0 V RMS

Output Digital:  0,5 Vp-p / 75 Ω  (coaxial)

D/A Converter:  8-times oversampling

Analog Filter:  4 pole CHV filter

Pick-up Type:  2D parallel objective lens drive, 3 beam laser pick-up

Laser Type:  GaAlAs semiconductor laser

Wavelength:  760-805 nm

Power Consumption:  10 watts

Dimensions (W x H x D):  440 x 95 x 340 mm

Weight:  5,1 kg

Standard Accessories:  Remote control handset

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Features and benefits

Remote control - convenient operation from listening position, including output level.

Bitstream converter system - increased sound quality with smoother response and lower distortion.

20-bit digital filter - high linearity and low distortion

Gold plated phono sockets - do not tarnish and will maintain good contact.

20 track programming - you can listen to the tracks you want in the order you prefer.

Optical and coaxial digital outputs - enables connection of external D/A converters or digital amplifiers.

Class A valve triode output stage - adds the inherent benefits of Class A and valves to the digital format.

XLR output option - makes a better electrical connection than standard phono connectors

Specification

Frequency response: 1 Hz - 20 kHz ±1dB

S/N ratio: > -90 dB (1kHz)

Dynamic range: > -98 dB (1 kHz)

Harmonic distortion: <0.05% (1 kHz)

Wow and flutter: Not measurable (quartz accuracy)

Channel separation: >102 dB (1 kHz)

Output analog: 1.65 V rms

Output digital: 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohm (coaxial)

D/A converter: Bitstream conversion

Digital filter: 8-times oversampling, 20-bit digital filter

Analog filter: 3rd order Butterworth filter

Analog output: Valve Class A triode

Pick-up type: 2D parallel objective lens drive, 3 beam GaA1As semiconductor laser

Wavelenght: 780 mm

Power consumption: 20 watts

Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 118 x 330 mm (height includes feet)

Weight: 8,5 kg

Remote control: 1 unit