Vinyl Asylum: REVIEW: Musical Fidelity X-LP2 Phono Preamp by tim.bishop@verizon.com

Model:	X-LP2
Category:	Phono Preamp
Suggested Retail Price:	$800
Description:	MM/MC Dual Mono Phono Stage (w/ X-PSU)
Manufacturer URL:	Musical Fidelity
Model Picture:	View

Review by tim.bishop@verizon.com on September 05, 2001 at 06:50:11
IP Address: 63.102.93.29

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This was a killer phono stage, sadly no longer availble. I love this unit, with it's external power supply and true mono construction. The sound is indeed very good. While it is not a Krell or ARC killer, it will give you very satisfying music. The clarity is very good considering the price ( when availble $800). Small details from my Koeatsu Black cartridge on my Linn came out very well. The dynamics were the best surprise on this unit, big and bold while the micro dynamics and shading presentation wher enot blurred or covered up. Great bass and the terble is nice and clean.

Product Weakness: While terble is clean, it is a little less that the best you can get.
Product Strengths: Bass, Dynaics

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Musical Fidelity A3cr 120 watts into 8 Ohms
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Musical Fidelity X-Pre
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Linn/Ittok Vii and Koetsu, JVC 1050, SOny 775 SACD
Speakers:	Goldsounds .6 91 dB
Cables/Interconnects:	NSB, Monster, Sonic Horrizon
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock and Pop
Room Size (LxWxH):	24 x 14 x 18
Room Comments/Treatments:	none
Time Period/Length of Audition:	1 year
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	none
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition):	none

Product Weakness:	While terble is clean, it is a little less that the best you can get.
Product Strengths:	Bass, Dynaics