Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Musical Fidelity A3.2CR Amplifier (SS) by Belgarchi

Model:	A3.2CR
Category:	Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price:	$2000
Description:	125 WPC Power Amp
Manufacturer URL:	Musical Fidelity
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Review by Belgarchi on June 20, 2008 at 20:57:59
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for the A3.2CR

I really like this power amp, and one is in my system for years, which is very rare.
Physically, it is compact and nice looking.
The sound is very seductive: deep, punchy bass, clear and fluid medium, non-fatiguing highs, very good soundstage and dynamic also...
There is one thing - it doesn't bother me at all - which is questionable : it sounds very 'musical', but less 'natural' than Conrad-Johnson MF2250A (also one of my favorite). The bass, medium and highs are slightly 'detached' from each other, less coherent compared to the C-J.
Highly recommended.

Product Weakness:	No XLR input
Product Strengths:	Size, excellent sound

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: Musical Fidelity, Conrad-Johnson
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Arcam
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Classe, Thorens-SME
Speakers: B&W, Dynaudio
Cables/Interconnects: Audioquest, Kimber
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Jaz, Classic, Other
Room Size (LxWxH): 30 x 20 x 15
Room Comments/Treatments: Neutral
Time Period/Length of Audition: Years
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Monster Cable
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner

Amplifier:	Musical Fidelity, Conrad-Johnson
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Arcam
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Classe, Thorens-SME
Speakers:	B&W, Dynaudio
Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest, Kimber
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jaz, Classic, Other
Room Size (LxWxH):	30 x 20 x 15
Room Comments/Treatments:	Neutral
Time Period/Length of Audition:	Years
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Monster Cable
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner