Musical Fidelity X-Tube

The Musical Fidelity X-Tube is a modern reinterpretation of the legendary X10D, designed to bring classic tube warmth and dynamic depth to today's high-performance audio systems. Housed in a newly reimagined X-profile aluminum chassis, the X-Tube is both a nostalgic nod and a forward-looking upgrade, crafted for audiophiles who seek rich tonal character and a more immersive sound experience. Its core function is to serve as an intermediary tube output buffer, connecting your source or preamp to an amplifier while enhancing musicality and preserving signal integrity.

This elegant unit uses a pair of E88CC (6922) triode tubes to impart that sought-after tube richness and smooth harmonic texture to your audio. With its ultra-high input impedance and low output impedance, the X-Tube ensures optimal impedance matching and signal flow between devices, making it especially beneficial for digital sources like streamers, DACs, and CD players that often skimp on high-quality analogue output stages. Additionally, it protects amplifiers from reactive loads and helps eliminate harsh digital artifacts, resulting in a warmer, more natural sound with improved dynamics and reduced listening fatigue.

ADDS TUBE WARMTH TO YOUR AUDIO:

Introduces classic tube tonal character, warmth, and depth to any line-level source.

ACTS AS AN OUTPUT BUFFER STAGE:

Works between your source/preamp and amplifier to improve signal transfer and reduce distortion.

IMPROVES SOUND FROM BUDGET SOURCES:

Enhances digital, streaming, and CD players that lack quality analog output stages.

PERFECT FOR IMPEDANCE MATCHING:

Ensures optimal connection between preamps and power amps for better performance.

SIMPLIFIES SYSTEM SETUP:

Direct mains power input"no external power supply needed.

PROTECTS YOUR AMPLIFIER:

Isolates your amp from reactive loads and reduces the risk of instability.

REVIVES ICONIC X-PROFILE DESIGN:

Features a stylish aluminum chassis with classic Musical Fidelity looks and solid EMI shielding.

USER-FRIENDLY CONNECTIVITY:

Includes RCA input, output, and bypass connections for easy integration.

TUBE BUFFER:

• Tubes: 2x 6922 / E88CC triode tubes

• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 80kHz ±0, -0.3dB

• THD: < 0.003% (10Hz to 20kHz)

• SNR: > 96dB (unweighted, referenced to full output)

• Crosstalk: > 95dB (20Hz to 20kHz)

• Gain: 1dB

• Input Impedance: 470k Ohms

• Output Impedance: < 33 Ohms

INPUTS & OUTPUTS:

• Inputs: 1x RCA

• Bypass: 1x RCA

• Output: 1x RCA