Musical Fidelity B1xi Integrated Amplifier

The B1xi is the entry point into Musical Fidelity's xi range, a compact integrated amplifier that keeps the essentials and leaves out the excess. It runs a Class A/B power stage rated at 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms, paired with a low-noise preamp and a motor-driven analog volume control. That combination gives it clean, dynamic sound with enough power for most bookshelf and floorstanding speakers in a small to medium room.

Despite the modest size, the connectivity is up to date. There is a built-in moving magnet phono stage for a turntable, three RCA line inputs, and a digital section with optical, coaxial and ARC inputs handling up to 24 bit/192 kHz, plus Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless streaming. A preamp output allows bi-amping or adding an external power amplifier later. For a listener putting together a first proper hi-fi system around a turntable or a television, the B1xi covers analog and digital sources in one small box.

Key Features

• Class A/B integrated amplifier for clean dynamic sound
• 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms
• Low-noise preamplifier stage for quiet backgrounds
• Motor-driven analog volume control
• Built-in moving magnet phono stage for turntables
• Three RCA line-level inputs for analog sources
• Optical, coaxial and ARC digital inputs to 24 bit/192 kHz
• Bluetooth 5.1 input for wireless streaming
• Preamp output for bi-amping or external power amplifier
• Speaker output on 4 mm banana and binding posts
• Compact half-size chassis for smaller systems
• Available in a black finish

Warranty

Why Consider the Musical Fidelity B1xi

A lot of first-time buyers end up with either a cheap all-in-one that they outgrow quickly, or an amplifier so large it does not suit the room. The B1xi sits in the useful middle. It is a real Musical Fidelity integrated amplifier with the phono stage, digital inputs and Bluetooth a modern system needs, in a chassis small enough for a compact shelf or desk. The moving magnet phono stage means a turntable plugs straight in, the ARC input lets it handle a television, and the preamp output leaves a clear upgrade path if you later want to add a power amplifier. It is the sensible starting point for someone building a proper system without overspending on the first box.

Ideal For

• First-time hi-fi buyers building a compact system
• Small to medium rooms where a full-size amplifier is too much
• Turntable owners using moving magnet or high-output MC cartridges
• Desktops and living rooms combining vinyl, streaming and TV
• Listeners who want Bluetooth alongside wired sources
• Buyers wanting a Musical Fidelity amplifier at an accessible price

What's in the Box

• Musical Fidelity B1xi integrated amplifier
• Remote control
• Power cable
• User manual and documentation

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