Musical Fidelity: B1Xi Integrated Amplifier w/ Bluetooth

LAB POINTS

• 100W integrated amplifier w/ MM phono, Bluetooth, HDMI ARC + more analog + digital inputs
• fully discrete Class A/B amplifier
• decoupled + regulated preamp PSU to eliminate associated distortions
• ESS9018 DAC
• digital and ARC boards are physically separated on their own PCBs with their own linear power supply
• USB-C 5V output connection for external streamer
• volume control is an analog potentiometer, preserving fidelity compared to digital volume controls
• variable RCA pre-out for sub out or bi-amping
• encased in all-metal construction with aluminum front panel

"Driven by the design principles of our flagship models, the B1xi delivers 100W per channel into 4 ohms through a refined Class A/B circuit, offering a rich and dynamic tube like sound. Designed for today’s diverse listening needs, it features a comprehensive input selection engineered for seamless source integration." - Musical Fidelity

KEY FEATURES

• rated power output: 60W per channel at 8 ohms
• impedance rating: 8 ohms
• number of speaker terminals: (2) stereo pairs
• DAC: ESS9018
• phono preamp: yes
• EQ: n/a
• wired inputs: RCA, 3.5mm line, coaxial, optical, USB Type-C, HDMI ARC
• wireless inputs: Bluetooth aptX
• wired outputs: coaxial, optical
• wireless outputs: n/a
• operating app: n/a
• headphone output: 1/4" output
• subwoofer output: yes
• dimensions: 9.3" (w) x 3.6" (h) x 15" (d) / 236 x 98 x 380.6mm
• weight (total): 13.9 lb / 6.3 kg

COMES WITH

• remote control