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Musical Fidelity X-Tube - Tube Output Buffer

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The Musical Fidelity X-Tube is a revolutionary tube output buffer stage built into Musical Fidelity’s reimagined X-profile die-cast aluminium chassis. The innovative design promises to breathe new life into a wide range of existing audio electronics from any manufacturer.

Tube (or valve) preamplifiers or output buffer stages hold a special place in the hearts of many audiophiles thanks to their distinct sonic signature. The warmer, more natural, sound, improved dynamics, and potentially reduced listening fatigue contribute to a unique and engaging listening experience. The X-Tube adds these characteristics to any source or pre-amplifier device that doesn’t make use of valve technology.

The X-Tube has a clean, high impedance tube input, meaning it won’t put as much strain on the output drive capabilities of connected source devices. Regular line inputs on most amplifiers are usually more demanding, and some source device output stages will struggle. This makes the X-Tube a great upgrade device for more affordable equipment that might offer a great user experience but that struggles to meet the highest sonic standards.

On the output side, the X-Tube’s clean, low impedance tube output buffer has plenty of drive and will not struggle with any low or high impedance amplifier input. Internally, the circuitry makes use of two E88CC (6922) triode tubes arranged in a unique, non-traditional way. Both valves process the entire signal in a single-ended manner. Single-ended designs can exhibit faster transient response, meaning they can handle rapid changes in volume within the audio signal with minimal distortion. This layout introduces a nuanced amount of harmonic flavour that adds depth and richness to the audio signal.

The X-Tube is a unique offering in the modern market and gives options to users who want an affordable way to upgrade their sound quality, without compromising on their user experience.

Technical Specifications

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 ref. full output
  • Crosstalk: > 95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Gain: 1dB
  • Input impedance: 470k Ohms
  • Output impedance: < 33 Ohms

In & Outputs

  • Inputs: 1x RCA
  • Bypass: 1x RCA
  • Output: 1x RCA

Power requirement

  • Mains input: AC 100-230V 50/60Hz IEC C14 socket
  • Consumption: <0.25 Watts in Standby

General Information

  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 108 x 105 x 274 mm
  • Weight: 2.29 kg net / 2.58 kg in shipping box

Further Information

Musical Fidelity X-Tube - User Manual (PDF)

What is Our Return Policy?

Subject to the below exceptions,Studio Incar LTD is happy to exchange or refund your purchase within 30 days of delivery. Your refund will be credited to the original payment card on the day of request but may take up to 14 working days.

Unwanted goods must be returned in a fully re-saleable condition and any packaging must be intact. We reserve the right to refuse an exchange or full refund if goods are not returned in a re-saleable condition or are damaged. If these conditions are met we will gladly offer a replacement, exchange or refund.

Refunds on promotional goods purchased under a promotional offer will be based on the terms of the promotional price. Our 30 days returns policy is in addition to the standard 14 day returns offered by the Consumer Contact Regulations.

If for any reason you believe your product is defective please notify us immediately on 01489 578951 or via email. If your product is faulty or covered under warranty any carriage costs incurred shipping the goods back will be refunded up to the amount of £10.

Upon receipt of your order you are advised to carefully inspect the package and goods to ensure they are intact and complete, before signing for receipt of delivery. Should you find the parcel to be damaged or incomplete you must refuse delivery of the goods.

Please report any damaged or faulty items to Studio Incar within 24 hours of receipt of the goods and provide any information requested (eg photographs) within 24 hours.

If you have ordered the incorrect part or wish to return an order we will gladly exchange the product free of charge with just the carriage to pay.

How do I Return a Product?

Please follow the instructions below before returning any goods

We require all returned goods (defective, damaged, unwanted or otherwise) to be sent back to us in the original condition they were received in, with all accessories, manuals and the original packaging. Items that are being returned purely because they are no longer wanted should be returned in unopened packaging. Studio Incar retain the right to refuse a refund or charge an appropriate fee for items that are returned without original packaging and/or without accessories and manuals.

Collection Procedure

    1. In the event of a product failing, your first course of action should be to contact Studio Incar at info@studioincar.co.uk
    2. Within 6 months of purchase date: Once the fault has been established and deemed impossible to be solved on site, Studio Incar will arrange for collection of the item at cost to the customer. This will be refunded in full if the item is found to be faulty.
    3. Please note that if the item has a non-warrantable fault the customer will be charge for carriage both ways, parts and labour.

Our Return address is:

Returns
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Unit 23, Mitchell Close
Fareham
PO15 5SE

    How do I Cancel an Order?

    You may cancel your order (or any part of it) for any reason before dispatch, however, if your order has already been dispatched & is with the courier a restocking fee may apply.

    Please email us at info@studioincar.co.uk or call 01489 578951 to cancel an order.

    The products we use and sell are of the highest quality and we trust them wholeheartedly, but every now and again a product has a fault that is covered under the manufacturers warranty.

    In the event of such an occurance please contact us via email at info@studioincar.co.uk to proceed with the warranty process.

    Below is a list of all the Manufacturers warranty timeframes with any special instructions for extended warranties:

    Alpine

    • 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty

    Amphion

    5 Years standard Manufacturers Warranty

    AudioControl

    • 5 Years with Installation by an Authorised Installer (Studio Incar is an Authorised Installer)
    • 1 Year if you are doing your own Installation
    • 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier

    AudioLab

    • 2 Years standard Manufacturers warranty

    Audison

    • 1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
    • 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier

    Auralic

    • 90 Days Standard Manufacturers Warranty
    • 3 Years Extended Warranty - Product Registration within 30 days of Purchase

    Blackvue

    • 6 Months standard Manufacturers warranty

    Blaupunkt

    1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty

    Chord Company

    • Lifetime Warranty

    Cyrus Audio

    • 40 series - 5 Years
    • XR series - 3 Years
    • Classic series - 2 Years
    • Turntable - 3 Years

    Product Registration Here

    Dynaudio

    • 2 Years on Car Audio Products - No Extendable Warranty
    • 2 Years standard Warranty on Home Audio Products
    • up to 8 Years Extendable Warranty on Home Audio Products when you register at Dynaudio

    Focal

    • 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty
    • 2 Years Extended Warranty when registered with Focal

    Hegel

    • 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty

    Hertz

    • 1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
    • 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier

    HiFi Rose

    2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty

    iFi Audio

    • 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty

    JL Audio

    • 1 Year for Speakers and Subwoofers
    • 2 Years for Amplifiers and Processors

    Luxman

    3 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty

    Mission

    1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty

    3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Mission

    Ortofon

    • 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty

    Peachtree Audio

    • 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
    • 3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Peachtree

    Pro-Ject

    • 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
    • 3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Pro-Ject

    Q-Acoustics

    • 4 Years for Passive Loudspeakers
    • 1 Year for Active Loudspeakers / Subwoofers
    • 5 Years for Passive Loudspeakers if Registers with Q Acoustics
    • 2 Years for Active Loudspeakers / Subwoofers if Registered with Q Acoustics

    SolidSteel

    • 1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty

    Sony

    • 1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty

    Wharfedale

    • 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
    • 3 Years Extended Warranty if registered with Wharfedale