FS: Musical Fidelity x10 v3 tube buffer

Early B.
Early B. Posts: 7,900
edited December 2006 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
For sale is a Musical Fidelity X-10 v.3 Tube Buffer. I got this on my doorstep today and haven’t even hooked it up. I went in another direction, so I don’t need it. Retail is $399. Stock photos are below (I'm too lazy to take pics of the actual unit).

Price is $250 plus shipping. PayPal is preferred. PM me if interested.


Here’s some more info:

Stereophile "Class A" Rated and The Absolute Sound Editor's Choice Award Winner!

The 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.

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
• Between your Phono Stage and your Preamp

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.

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
HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

"God grooves with tubes."
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2006
    Wow...that's a GREAT deal..... (Can't you return it?)
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2006
    I'm thinking the same thing HT. Doesn't Music Direct have a return-policy...

    one helluva deal. Anybody looking to tame some digital harness, look no further.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited December 2006
    SHIITE!!!!!! if it wasn't christmas shopping time, i'd be all over this! GREAT DEAL!:eek:
    i'll check back after i've gone thru my shopping list. i should have some cheese left over for ME
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2006
    If I'm not mistaken, $399 was a "sale price" to begin with...
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • szhleppy
    szhleppy Posts: 320
    edited December 2006
    I'll take it if it's still unclaimed.

    PM on the way.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2006
    Fastest sale ever???? Congrats; so Early...what direction are you heading for you HT/2 channel?????
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2006
    Wise move!!!

    You're in for a tubular transformation.

    HMMMMM...What's next...tube pre, amp, or cdp??
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2006
    szhleppy wrote:
    I'll take it if it's still unclaimed.

    PM on the way.

    There you go Court...get'r done brotha!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited December 2006
    Great price for a great tweak!
    -?¿-
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2006
    Speaking of tweaks Haimoc.

    I love the Versalab and I do believe, we stole these at the price we paid.
    I was extremely surprised. Keep me in mind if you ever decide to unload yours:D
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2006
    HTrookie wrote:
    Wow...that's a GREAT deal..... (Can't you return it?)

    I bought it off the 'gon, so I can't return it.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2006
    HTrookie wrote:
    so Early...what direction are you heading for you HT/2 channel?????

    Check my sig...

    I'll post a preliminary review of this setup in a couple of days. The preamp is supposed to arrive tomorrow.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2006
    Looks good; I bet it's going to sound great; looking forward to your review.

    P.S. I'll trade you a CSi5 for those Tylers.....they won't be a good timbre match with the VMPS...

    I'll pay shipping both ways :)
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2006
    **mf Tube Buffer Sold**
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited December 2006
    HTrookie wrote:
    P.S. I'll trade you a CSi5 for those Tylers.....they won't be a good timbre match with the VMPS...

    I'll pay shipping both ways :)

    Ha ha.

    To hell with timbre matching! I spit on it -- pfft, pfft...

    Those Tylers ain't goin' anywhere.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited December 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    Speaking of tweaks Haimoc.

    I love the Versalab and I do believe, we stole these at the price we paid.
    I was extremely surprised. Keep me in mind if you ever decide to unload yours:D


    I am sure that you'd like the Versalab power line filter. Yes, we can't expect a better deal on these great tweaks. That is why I will keep it for sure .. :D
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  • szhleppy
    szhleppy Posts: 320
    edited December 2006
    steveinaz wrote:
    There you go Court...get'r done brotha!

    This should be a fun one to play with. Not quite sure where it will belong in my system yet, but more than likely between my TT and phono stage OR between the Preamp and Amp to tone down the LSi9's a bit.

    At $50 less than Music Direct's price for one that's already broken in...this was really a no-brainer for me. Sure, tubes may be hard to come by for this down the road...but who really holds onto gear long enough for that to be an issue!:D Thanks again Early.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2006
    On other forums, people seem to experience the best results between preamp and amp -- assuming neither are already tube.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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