M8s-500s | Power Amplifier

The M8s-500s is a Power Amplifier fit of the highest levels of reproduction.

The M8-700 has received outstanding reviews and an enthusiastic reception from knowledgeable audiophiles. The combination of high power and cutting edge technical performance has proved a compelling combination. However some customers do not have the space for two large monoblocs and do not necessarily need that much power. For them we have designed the M8s-500s. Pairing it with the matching M8 Preamp gives an amplification system fit of the highest levels of reproduction.

Design + Build

The M8s-500s is a fully balanced stereo amplifier which delivers 500wpc, which almost doubles into 4ohms. The M8s-500s is engineered for very low distortion typically less than .001% of 1kz and below .005% at 20kHz. Even at the ridiculous level of 50kHz distortion is a mere 0.02% creeping up to around 0.06% at the even more unreasonable figure of 100kHz. These may be measurements of frequencies never encountered in the real world but they prove a point; that the M8s-500s significant less distortion than rival designs.

Like the M8-700m the M8s-500s has very low noise. Its combination of huge power reserves, low distortion and low noise contribute to its effortless performance. It delivers everything from delicate detail to massive dynamic slam with incredible speed and precision.

Whatever style of music you listen to the M8s-500s serves it up in a spacious sound stage with outstanding realism.

Its power and balance mean that the M8s-500s can drive just about any loudspeaker you choose. It is, of course, the perfect partner/visually and sonically for our M8 preamp.

Reviews

"Offers so much power that it seems outlandish to ever need more"

Alexander Rose - Steroplay 09/18

"Musical Fidelity are on to a winning formula with the M8sPre and M8s500s. Its no-nonsense exterior belies a very capable amplifier under the skin with the clarity, grip, and, control to challenge many a more expensive amplifier in fancier clothing."

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A British Audiophile 03/2023

"Impresses with enormous speed and playfulness"

Johannes Maier - AUDIO 06/14

"This sound has „something“, sometimes even magnetizing. The M8 combo sounded more direct, dynamic, free and clean. A mature, stable and versatile sound with a unique satuveibility that gives music not only a seriousness, but primarily naturalness.“

Editors - Audio.pl.com 03/23

Performance

Power output:

500 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms (27 dBW)

THD(+ noise):

<0.007% typical

Signal to Noise Ratio:

>120dB 'A' weighted

Frequency Response:

+0, –1dB, 10Hz to 80kHz

Inputs

1x RCA Phono Line Level

1x Line level XLR Balanced

1x Trigger input 3.5mm (⅛”) mono jack ±4.5 to ±15V DC

Outputs

1x RCA Phono Line Level (loop output)

1x Line level XLR Balanced (loop output)

1x Trigger output 3.5mm (⅛”) mono jack 12V DC

General

Dimensions - WxHxD (mm):

440 x 160 x 460

Weight (unpacked / packed):

29 kg / 34.5 kg

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