Musical Fidelity M6xi

Musical Fidelity M6xi

Integrated Amplifier

Musical Fidelity M6xi Main Features

Amplifier

• High-end circuitry from their TITAN amplifier
• NEW 220Watts per channel into 8 Ohms; 320W into 4 ohms
• Fully analogue amplifier design
• Fully discrete 2 x monobloc power amps
• Classic low distortion MF output stage for no crossover artefacts
• NEW PCB layout for reduced imbalances to avoid correcting by feedback
• All analogue PSUs during operation to reduce high frequency noise and EMC
• Drives power hungry speakers and gracefully manages low impedance dips
• NEW oversized encapsulated toroidal transformer
• Extreme power reserves for proper peak power delivery and wide dynamic range

Preamplifier

• Low noise design for best THD and signal integrity at low and high volume levels
• High quality stepped volume attenuator for better channel matching than conventional designs
• Pre-out for bi-amping or active subwoofer connection
• Separate digital PCBs with meticulously careful circuitry layout to minimize HF interference

Connectivity

• Balanced XLR input
• NEW optical, coaxial & HDMI inputs
• NEW USB-C input with 24/192 max. resolution
• NEW RS232 for custom integration
• NEW isolated linear 5V/2A USB-A power output to power modern external streamers
• HT input: bypasses preamp stage for home theatre use as ultimate front L/R amp
• NEW MM & MC phono stage with improved PCB design and layout, better isolation and shielding for less noise and distortion

Mechanical Construction

• Uncompromising metalwork in typical Musical Fidelity tradition
• Heavy front, side and top panels milled from extruded aluminium profiles
• Clean, robust metal exterior protects against electromagnetic interference

Fully Discrete Power Amplifier – Son of TITAN

The M6xi is configured as 2 independent monobloc power amps with a separate pre-amp. It is, in fact, a pre amp with 2 monobloc power amps that just happen to share the same casework. It features technology trickled down from their legendary 1kW TITAN power amp.

Internally, refinements push performance even further. The main transformer and power supply PCB are now encapsulated within a metal enclosure, dramatically reducing electromagnetic interference inside the chassis. This improvement benefits every circuit in the amplifier, but especially the newly refined phono stage.

The upgraded MM/MC phono section features improved shielding and circuit optimisation, delivering lower noise, lower distortion, and greater vinyl transparency than ever before.

Even the powerhouse amplifier stage has been slightly enhanced. With improved components and increased output capability, the M6xi delivers even greater authority and control over demanding loudspeakers, while preserving the effortless musicality that defines the Musical Fidelity sound.

The result is an amplifier that combines classic Musical Fidelity high-end amplifier design with modern versatility. The M6xi delivers true high-end performance in the proud Musical Fidelity tradition and makes it more accessible than anything else in its class.

Technical Talk

The new Musical Fidelity M6xi represents the next evolution of high-end integrated amplification, combining massive power reserves with advanced engineering drawn directly from their flagship designs.

Built to deliver uncompromising sonic performance, the M6xi merges sophisticated circuitry and meticulous PCB layout with modern connectivity in a design that sets new standards for its class.

Power Amplifier

Configured as 2 independent monoblock power amps with a separate pre amp, at its core lies amplifier technology derived from Musical Fidelity’s prestigious TITAN power amplifier. This heritage ensures exceptional stability, authority, and musical control.

The M6xi employs a low-distortion Darlington output stage arranged in the classic Musical Fidelity configuration.

This design eliminates crossover artefacts while maintaining extremely low residual distortion, preserving musical detail and tonal accuracy across the entire frequency range.

Great attention has been given to the internal PCB layout.

The carefully optimised board design minimises circuit imbalances that would otherwise require corrective feedback, allowing the amplifier to operate more naturally and transparently.

During operation, all power supplies remain purely analogue, reducing high-frequency noise and minimising EMC-related interference.

The result is a cleaner signal path and improved overall sonic purity.

Power delivery is another defining characteristic of the M6xi. With 220 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 320 watts into 4 ohms the amplifier possesses immense current capability and extraordinary headroom.

These extreme power reserves ensure accurate peak power delivery and a wide dynamic range, allowing the M6xi to drive demanding loudspeakers with complete authority while remaining composed during low-impedance dips.

Preamplifier

At the heart of the M6xi lies a meticulously engineered fully analogue preamplifier stage designed for absolute signal integrity.

The preamplifier features a low-noise circuit design that maintains exceptional signal purity across the entire dynamic range. Whether at quiet listening levels or full scale output, the M6xi preserves “microdetail”and harmonic accuracy with remarkably low total harmonic distortion.

The result is effortless clarity, stable imaging, and un-compromised musical realism.

Volume control is handled by a high-quality Burr-Brown stepped attenuator, offering significantly more precise channel matching than conventional potentiometer-based designs. The advantage is immediately audible: perfectly balanced stereo imaging, stable soundstage placement, and consistent tonal accuracy across all listening levels.

The M6xi embodies Musical Fidelity’s philosophy: combining uncompromising engineering with real-world usability making true high-end amplifier design as affordable as possible.

The result is an integrated amplifier that delivers immense power, exceptional control, and remarkable transparency.

Designed for music lovers who demand nothing less than true high-end performance.

Phono Stage

Vinyl playback receives equal attention with the new MM and MC phono stage.

An improved PCB layout, combined with enhanced isolation and shielding, significantly reduces noise and distortion.

The result is a phono input capable of revealing the full warmth, depth, and dynamic nuance of high-quality vinyl recordings.

The position of the transformer and power supply PCB have been carefully tuned, rearranged and encapsulated in a metal enclosure to decrease electromagnetical interference towards all parts of the amplifier.

The phono stage circuitry benefits greatly as it works with high amplification factors up to 1.000. It is absolutely crucial to shield high gain amplifier stages from any and all external interference.

Separate digital boards

Digital and analogue hardware needs to be carefully separated from each other.

Even the smallest amount of RF interference is known to cause trouble for analogue amplifier stages.

Therefore, the digital and ARC boards are physically separated on their own PCBs and have their own linear power supply.

The digital coaxial, optical and USB-C inputs accept high-resolution sample rates up to 24bit and 192kHz and the HDMI eARC input allows your home theatre to be brought to life and properly invigorated by the powerful M6xi analogue amp stages.

Inputs & Connectivity

The M6xi features 4x RCA inputs and 1x balanced XLR input. The built in MM & MC phono stage has received upgrades compared to the M6si; delightful news for any phono stage enthusiast.

For system flexibility, the M6xi includes a home theatre bypass input. The HT input bypasses the preamplifier stage entirely, allowing seamless integration with home theatre processors and enabling the M6xi to perform as a high-performance stereo power amplifier for your left and right speakers within a multichannel system.

Connectivity has also been expanded to meet the needs of modern audio systems.

New optical, coaxial, and HDMI eARC inputs provide versatile digital connectivity, while a new USB-C input supports high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz. For custom installation and system control, the M6xi now features an RS232 interface.

In addition, a new 5V/2A USB-A power output allows the amplifier to conveniently power modern external streamers, simplifying system setup and reducing the need for additional power supplies.

This output has its own separate transformer winding and linear power supply stage, effectively also doubling as a power supply upgrade for your favourite streamer.

Digital integration is equally refined.

The USB input features a carefully optimised digital circuitry layout, specifically designed to minimize high-frequency interference within the M6xi.

This meticulous engineering protects the sensitive analogue signal path, ensuring the digital section never compromises the amplifier’s sonic purity.

For system expansion, the M6xi includes dedicated pre-out connections. The variable Pre-Out allows seamless integration with external power amplifiers such as the M6s PRX for bi-amping configurations.

It also provides a convenient connection for active subwoofers, enabling greater flexibility in building high-performance systems. The fixed Line Out connection is best suited to connect your favourite headphone amplifier.

Heroic Build Quality

The M6xi‘s mechanical construction is uncompromisingly rigid and solid in typical Musical Fidelity tradition.

Front panel and side panels are milled from massive extruded aluminium profiles.

The M6xi is basically immune against the effects of vibration from the environment.

The same can be said about electro magnetic immunity. The massive aluminium case acts as a Faraday cage.

It protects the internals against outer electromagnetic fields, and in the same way, the rest of your HiFi gear against electromagnetic fields generated by the M6xi.

New Remote Control

The M6xi has received a significant remote control update.

The redesigned remote features an elegant, lightweight construction that sits naturally and comfortably in the hand, making everyday operation effortless.

Thoughtfully colour-coded in the distinctive Musical Fidelity brand colours, the remote is designed for seamless universal compatibility across Musical Fidelity’s M-line components, including amplifiers, CD players, and DACs. One beautifully designed controller brings effortless command of your entire system.

Musical Fidelity M6xi Specification

Output

• Continuous Power, both channels driven @ 1% THD, 1kHz: – 220W per channel into 8 Ohms; – 320W per channel into 4 Ohms
• Continuous Power, both channels driven @ 0.09% THD, 20Hz to 20 kHz: – 210W per channel into 8 Ohms; – 300W per channel into 4 ohms
• Peak Power, both channels driven @ 1% THD, 1kHz: – 280W per channel into 8 Ohms; – 450W per channel into 4 Ohms
• 43 Volts RMS, 20Hz to 20 kHz; onset of clipping
• 121 Volts peak to peak
• Current 45 Amps peak to peak
• Damping factor 49 (8 Ohms)
• Output devices 2 pairs per channel

Line input

• THD+N < 0.007 % typical, 20Hz to 20 kHz
• Signal / noise ratio > 107dB ‘A’-weighted
• Input impedance 40 k Ohms
• Frequency response +0, –0.1dB, 10Hz to 20 kHz

Connections

• 4x Line level RCA inputs
• 1x HDMI eARC input
• 1x Coaxial input
• 1x Optical input
• 1x Line level balanced XLR inputs
• 1x Phono MM/MC input
• 1x USB type ‘C’ connector – 24-bit/192kHz
• Line level outputs 1 pair line level RCA connectors, constant level TAPE outputs
• 1 pair line level RCA connectors, preamp outputs
• Speaker out 2 pairs 4mm banana/binding posts
• 1x USB A 5V/2A power output
• 1x RS232 D-sub connector

Phono Input

• Sensitivity (nominal): 3mV MM / 0.4mV MC (for 300mV nominal)
• Gain MM/MC: 40dB / 60dB
• Signal / noise ratio: >87dB ‘A’-weighted
• Input capacitance: 220pF
• Input impedance: 50k Ohms MM / 1k Ohm MC
• Frequency response: RIAA/IEC ±0.4dB, 20Hz – 20 kHz

Power requirement

• Mains 115/230VAC 50/60Hz (factory pre-set)
• 100VAC 50/60Hz (alternative)
• Consumption 680 Watts maximum

General

• Dimensions – WxHxD (mm): 440 x 125 x 400
• Weight (unpacked / packed): 18.5 kg/ 22 kg