X10v3

jfb4548

Ok so now that I almost have my new Jolide player I'm thinking I won't need the X10V3 any more. It's only a little over a month old. Of course I have the original packing, box and paperwork along with blank warranty cards.

ND13

And?

jfb4548

ND13 wrote:

And?

This could be a once in a lifetime chance to pick up on a low mileage nearly handcrafted piece of English audio, made in well ok so it's not England, but never the less it could be yours

ND13

For?

jfb4548

ND13 wrote:

For?

I thinking $325.00 plus shipping would be fair

ND13

Let me study up, I don't know much about that particular unit. Got specs??

audiobliss

Hehe. Interesting development, here.

jfb4548

MUSICAL FIDELITY - X-10 v3 TUBE BUFFER

MUSICAL FIDELITY/X-10 V3 MU-VISTA TUBE BUFFER

A legend returns! Musical Fidelity sold almost 50,000 of their original X-10 Tube Buffer Stage and has finally brought it back to life. The new X-10v3 is based on the Musical Fidelity exclusive Mu-Vista (kW) tubes and is guaranteed to add the magic of tubes to any system without adding any significant noise or distortion. The new Mu-Vista tube is Musical Fidelity’s highest performance tube to date. It’s more linear and quieter, with better performance capabilities than either their highly regarded Nu-Vista or Tri-Vista tubes. The X-10v3 is a tube output stage that can be added to any system; perfect behind any digital player, in a tape monitor loop or between your preamp and amp. Turn your CD or any other affordable digital player into the tube-hybrid player of your dreams. Add it between your amp and preamp or into a processor or tape loop and hear every single source component come to life in a spectacular way. Once in place, you will hear an added level of richness, warmth and musicality previously attainable only with a tremendous investment in world-class tube gear. The $399 Musical Fidelity X-10v3 Tube Buffer Stage will be a very limited manufacturing run, so audition one in your system before they are history!


About the Mu-Vista tube:

Musical Fidelity's latest discovery, the 6112, is an ultra high performance twin triode that we call the mu-Vista. Originally, it was used by the US military for crucial low noise guidance and other missile functions. It is incredibly rugged and immune from microphony and other extraneous effects. Also, and we hope this attribute is never needed; it's immune from electro-magnetic pulse (EMP) which occurs when a nuclear bomb explodes! As you would expect, the mu-Vista is super tough, super quiet, ultra reliable, incredibly linear and absolutely predictable.

Musical Fidelity has not had a single Tri-Vistor 5703 tube fail anywhere in the world in any of their Tri-Vista products. Our tests show that the mu-Vista has similar levels of reliability, and why not? The tubes have been purchased direct from the US military and are genuine milspec, mil usage parts.

As far as we know, they have bought the vast majority of the world's stock of the amazing mu-Vista. It will form the basis of a number of limited edition products.

Recommended Usage:

On the output of a CD player.
In the tape loop of an integrated amplifier.
Between a pre and power amp.
From the front two channels of your HT processor or receiver
Features & Benefits

High input impedance - Does not offer any loading to the source CD player and as a result it gives its best possible performance.
Low output impedance - Drives any amplifier easily and ensures virtually perfect linearity.
Uses exclusive mu-vista (6112) mil-spec mil-usage tube- Excellent technical performance, incredible longevity - great sound.
Low noise, low distortion, huge overload margin and wide bandwidth - Extremely clean sound with huge dynamic range.
Limited edition - Not many other people will have one of these babies.
NOTE: The X-10v3 does not have a power switch on it and we have received numerous questions about whether or not to leave the X-10v3 powered on all the time. We recommend giving the X-10 at least a full minute to warm-up before turning on your amplifier and then leaving the X-10v3 on all the time. According to the X-10v3 owner's manual "This product has been designed so that it may be left on indefinitely, it may become warm to the touch - this is normal."

Specifications

Input impedance: 470K Ohms
Output impedance: < 33 Ohms
Total harmonic distortion: < 0.004% 10Hz to 20kHz
Frequency response: 20Hz to 65kHz +0, - 0.5dB
Crosstalk: Better than 80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal / noise ratio (reference full output): Better than 93dB unweighted
Better than 106dB 'A'-weighted
Valve (tube) type: 6112 twin triode (two)
Power requirement: 24VAC 500mA (via mains adaptor supplied)
Dimensions (approximate): 180mm (7.1 inches) wide
88.2mm (3.5 inches) high including feet
218mm (8.6 inches) deep including rear terminals
Weight: Unit, net 2.5kg (5 lbs 8oz) un-boxed, Adaptor, net 0.45kg (1 lb)
Total packed 3.1kg (6lbs 13oz)
Standard accessories: 117VAC/60Hz Mains Adaptor
NOTE: In the owner's manual, there is a potentially confusing phrasing as to the use of the loop output on the X-10v3. To clarify, there is only one input on the X-10v3 and there are two outputs, the Output and the Loop. The Output has higher quality jacks and takes advantage of both the tube and the buffering capabilities of the X-10v3. The Loop output is simply that, an unprocessed output. This can be used to connect a tape recorder, CD Burner or even a second X-10v3 for bi-amping purposes.

W WALDECKER

i own the X-10v3 and i was not impressed with it right out of the box. after about three or four days of burn in things began to get interesting.i myself prefered the little tube unit between my SS preamp and my monoblocks. now i am using a Anthem pre1L tube linestage preamp and the X-10v3 is out of my system until i receive my third set of ts premium ic cables.it will go back into the system between the cd player and the preamp. i must like the little tube buffer because its going back into my system.for the $325.00 asking price if you find you dont like it in your system you can resell it for what you paid for it. nothing ventured nothing gained!

sda2mike

same model on ebay now with a BIN of $600 :eek: i'd snag it, but i have other stuff in line for my $$$ :rolleyes:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Musical-Fidelity-X10-Version-3-Tube-Output-Buffer-MIB_W0QQitemZ5808465418QQcategoryZ14974QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

the opening bid btw, is $499!

jfb4548

sda2mike wrote:

same model on ebay now with a BIN of $600 :eek: i'd snag it, but i have other stuff in line for my $$$ :rolleyes:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Musical-Fidelity-X10-Version-3-Tube-Output-Buffer-MIB_W0QQitemZ5808465418QQcategoryZ14974QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

the opening bid btw, is $499!

Did I say $325.? I should have said $625.00 and you have to act now! Guess that will teach me for not looking a Epay first :laugh: (Still for you guys my offer still stands!)

Crazed

New is $399.00?????

sda2mike

maybe the ebay item is in canuck $$$

jfb4548

Crazed wrote:

New is $399.00?????

Yep $399. plus shipping. Mine was near $415. by the time all was said and done. But also I did spend the time and money on all the electricity to break it in!

jfb4548

sda2mike wrote:

maybe the ebay item is in canuck $$$

Good point. With the exchange rate it might work out. But on the other hand if you pay in good old American Greenbacks it's way out of line! Unless the US dollar is trading at 2 canuck $'s it's close to fair

Emlyn

They're still available from Music Direct or Upscale Audio new. Used ones have been selling within a couple of days of being listed when they're listed on Audiogon. The Ebay seller probably got his X-DAC and tube buffer prices confused, since he's selling both.

I'd recommend trying the tube buffer with the X-PSU power supply before selling it. Or, hold on to it because I don't think the used prices will fall on these.