{"product_id":"musical-fidelity-x-tube-tube-output-buffer","title":"Musical Fidelity X-TUBE Tube Output Buffer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eX-TUBE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube Output Buffer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds tube-like tonal character, depth, and richness to every digital and line source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × E88CC triode tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpedance Matching Amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximises signal transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces distortion caused by incorrect impedance matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Benefits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects your amplifier from reactive loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperior Mechanical Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt in a precision-engineered extruded aluminium chassis with excellent resistance to resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe X-Tube was the first product in Musical Fidelity's X-Series range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves the performance of digital and analogue sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly beneficial for budget digital, streaming, and CD sources that use all-in-one chip designs and lack proper output stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides optimal impedance matching between preamplifier and power amplifier when required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect mains input with external power supply support for a clean installation setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to unveil the X-Tube – a revolutionary tube output buffer built with our newly reimagined X-profile aluminium die-cast chassis. This innovative design marks the return of the X-profile configuration, a distinctive element in the revered Musical Fidelity X10D tube output buffer and promises to breathe new life into a wide range of future audio electronics products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrom X10D to X-Tube\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X10D, as designed by Musical Fidelity founder Antony Michaelson, is an acronym – or if you want “a wordplay” – for eX10[tend]ed. The internal circuitry design faithfully follows the original and just like it, the new X-Tube extends your signal chain and is connected between input source and amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt serves as an intermediary stage and is designed to enhance audio signal quality and add tube-like tonal characteristics to your line sources. Connectivity is simple, featuring 1x RCA input and 1x RCA output as well as an RCA bypass. The old external power supply has been reworked and moved into the chassis itself, allowing for a cleaner setup than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvantages of a Tube Output Buffer and its Impact on Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube preamplifiers or tube output buffers hold a special place in the hearts of many audiophiles offering a distinct sonic signature that is prized by many audio enthusiasts. The warmer, more natural sound, improved dynamics, and potentially reduced listening fatigue contribute to a unique and engaging listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe X-Tube in Today's Audio World\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the place of the X-Tube in today’s audio world? We currently observe a surge in a new generation of affordable streaming devices and DACs. Even CD-players receive increased interest as people are holding on to their old collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese modern digital audio devices achieve great price points, but do this at the sacrifice of hardware. Software makes up most of the cost and there is no budget assigned to, amongst other things, proper output stages. Instead, cheaper integrated IC solutions are used that don’t have the power to properly drive line inputs in many amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X-Tube has a clean, high impedance tube input, meaning it won’t put as much strain on the output device capabilities of connected source devices. Regular line inputs on most amplifiers are usually more demanding and cheaper output stages will struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X-Tube is designed to be the reliable core of your system, enhancing modern streamers and keeping pace as digital technology rapidly evolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile streamers excel at software and deliver great digital-to-analogue conversion with the latest DAC technology, they often fall short when it comes to analogue output potential. And when their analogue drive is lacking, the X-Tube complements them perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Musical Fidelity","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":49225841705203,"sku":"MF-XTUBE","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/5301\/5446\/files\/MF-X-Tube-front.jpg?v=1780981881","url":"https:\/\/www.heynowhifi.com.au\/products\/musical-fidelity-x-tube-tube-output-buffer","provider":"HeyNow Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}