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Summary

Stabilise your records with this optimised record puck, perfectly suited for Pro-Ject X-Line models and other premium turntables.

The Record Puck DS ensures a secure connection between the vinyl record and turntable, enhancing stability and sound quality. Offered in two stylish finishes—painted black or polished "silver"—it complements the design of our turntables perfectly.

By using weight to hold the record firmly against the platter, the Record Puck DS improves timing, sound clarity, and depth of playback.

Weighing 915g, this stainless steel puck is an ideal high-mass solution for turntables with a high-quality main bearing capable of supporting the added weight.

Key Features:

  • Ensures a firm fit of the record
  • Reduces unwanted vibrations
  • Optimises playback of warped records
  • Felt mat on the underside to protect the label
  • Sound improvement for all turntables

The X-Tube is a groundbreaking tube output buffer stage integrated into Musical Fidelity’s reimagined X-profile die-cast aluminium chassis. This innovative design revitalizes a wide range of audio equipment, enhancing the sound of devices from any manufacturer.

Tube (or valve) preamplifiers and output buffer stages have long been cherished by audiophiles for their distinctive sonic qualities. The warmer, more natural sound, enhanced dynamics, and reduced listening fatigue create an engaging and immersive listening experience. The X-Tube introduces these attributes to any source or pre-amplifier that doesn't already incorporate valve technology.

Featuring a clean, high-impedance tube input, the X-Tube minimizes the strain on connected source devices’ output drive capabilities. Most amplifiers' regular line inputs are more demanding, often challenging the output stages of some source devices. This makes the X-Tube an excellent upgrade for more affordable gear that provides a great user experience but struggles to meet top-tier audio standards.

On the output side, the X-Tube's low-impedance tube output buffer delivers ample drive, easily handling both low and high-impedance amplifier inputs. Inside, the circuitry employs two E88CC (6922) triode tubes in a unique, non-traditional configuration, where both tubes process the entire signal in a single-ended manner. Single-ended designs are known for their faster transient response, enabling them to handle rapid volume changes with minimal distortion. This layout adds a subtle layer of harmonic richness, enhancing the depth and warmth of the audio signal.

 

The X-Tube stands out in the modern audio market, offering users an affordable way to elevate sound quality without sacrificing the overall user experience.

For discerning audiophiles, the true allure of vinyl lies in the richness and warmth of analogue sound. To fully appreciate every detail and nuance, the right equipment is essential. While a premium turntable, tonearm, and cartridge are vital, the quality of your phono stage is what ensures the integrity of the music. 

Crafted in the UK and meticulously designed by the Michell Audio team, the Apollo incorporates cutting-edge technology to deliver outstanding audio performance with any turntable and cartridge. This two-box design is engineered to minimise unwanted RF noise, as such interference is the most damaging external factor to the delicate circuits of a phono stage, ensuring pristine audio reproduction.

Key Features:

  • The inbuilt power supply circuitry works in harmony with the MUSE power supply to further refine and regulate the DC power
  • High-Quality class A preamplifiers ensure precise signal handling
  • Passive RIAA Circuit
  • Class A Gain Stages
  • Customisable loading and gain settings.
  • MUSE uses a high-quality low noise toroidal transformer, advanced capacitance multiplier technology and very high-quality voltage regulators, to reduce ripple and noise, delivering two highly filtered and regulated DC outputs.
  • Dual Filtration: It works in harmony with APOLLO's internal power supply for superior filtering and regulation.
  • Noise Isolation: By housing the transformer separately in MUSE, any noise generation is isolated from the amplification circuits.
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Price
From £99.00
£459.00
£3,495.00
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Pro-Ject Record Puck DS Pro-Ject Record Puck DS Summary

Stabilise your records with this optimised record puck, perfectly suited for Pro-Ject X-Line models and other premium turntables.

The Record Puck DS ensures a secure connection between the vinyl record and turntable, enhancing stability and sound quality. Offered in two stylish finishes—painted black or polished "silver"—it complements the design of our turntables perfectly.

By using weight to hold the record firmly against the platter, the Record Puck DS improves timing, sound clarity, and depth of playback.

Weighing 915g, this stainless steel puck is an ideal high-mass solution for turntables with a high-quality main bearing capable of supporting the added weight.

Key Features:

  • Ensures a firm fit of the record
  • Reduces unwanted vibrations
  • Optimises playback of warped records
  • Felt mat on the underside to protect the label
  • Sound improvement for all turntables
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From £99.00
Musical Fidelity X-Tube Musical Fidelity X-Tube Summary

The X-Tube is a groundbreaking tube output buffer stage integrated into Musical Fidelity’s reimagined X-profile die-cast aluminium chassis. This innovative design revitalizes a wide range of audio equipment, enhancing the sound of devices from any manufacturer.

Tube (or valve) preamplifiers and output buffer stages have long been cherished by audiophiles for their distinctive sonic qualities. The warmer, more natural sound, enhanced dynamics, and reduced listening fatigue create an engaging and immersive listening experience. The X-Tube introduces these attributes to any source or pre-amplifier that doesn't already incorporate valve technology.

Featuring a clean, high-impedance tube input, the X-Tube minimizes the strain on connected source devices’ output drive capabilities. Most amplifiers' regular line inputs are more demanding, often challenging the output stages of some source devices. This makes the X-Tube an excellent upgrade for more affordable gear that provides a great user experience but struggles to meet top-tier audio standards.

On the output side, the X-Tube's low-impedance tube output buffer delivers ample drive, easily handling both low and high-impedance amplifier inputs. Inside, the circuitry employs two E88CC (6922) triode tubes in a unique, non-traditional configuration, where both tubes process the entire signal in a single-ended manner. Single-ended designs are known for their faster transient response, enabling them to handle rapid volume changes with minimal distortion. This layout adds a subtle layer of harmonic richness, enhancing the depth and warmth of the audio signal.

 

The X-Tube stands out in the modern audio market, offering users an affordable way to elevate sound quality without sacrificing the overall user experience.

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£459.00
Michell Apollo Phono Stage Michell Apollo Phono Stage Summary

For discerning audiophiles, the true allure of vinyl lies in the richness and warmth of analogue sound. To fully appreciate every detail and nuance, the right equipment is essential. While a premium turntable, tonearm, and cartridge are vital, the quality of your phono stage is what ensures the integrity of the music. 

Crafted in the UK and meticulously designed by the Michell Audio team, the Apollo incorporates cutting-edge technology to deliver outstanding audio performance with any turntable and cartridge. This two-box design is engineered to minimise unwanted RF noise, as such interference is the most damaging external factor to the delicate circuits of a phono stage, ensuring pristine audio reproduction.

Key Features:

  • The inbuilt power supply circuitry works in harmony with the MUSE power supply to further refine and regulate the DC power
  • High-Quality class A preamplifiers ensure precise signal handling
  • Passive RIAA Circuit
  • Class A Gain Stages
  • Customisable loading and gain settings.
  • MUSE uses a high-quality low noise toroidal transformer, advanced capacitance multiplier technology and very high-quality voltage regulators, to reduce ripple and noise, delivering two highly filtered and regulated DC outputs.
  • Dual Filtration: It works in harmony with APOLLO's internal power supply for superior filtering and regulation.
  • Noise Isolation: By housing the transformer separately in MUSE, any noise generation is isolated from the amplification circuits.
MICH-APMUPS
£3,495.00