Reference Preamplifier
"Well worth the wait!" Andrew Harrison - Hi Fi World July 08 Please click here to go to the reviews section of our website "There was a time when British hi-fi equipment was the envy of the world, that’s not always been the case over the last thirty years or so but, as far as we’re concerned, the new Music First Reference Preamplifier regains that crown, it’s probably the finest music reproduction component we’ve heard, ever!" - Read More "we’ve come across nothing else, even from much more expensive designs that we’d rather own. MFA have moved the benchmark again..." - Read More

Following the success and critical acclaim of our highly regarded, multiple-award-winning Passive Magnetic Preamplifier, Music First Audio is proud to present our brand new reference model. Featuring a host of cost-no-object refinements to the original design, our reference preamplifier sets a new standard in preamplification.

The reference Preamplifier was launched on the 21st September at The London Sound & Vision Show 2007 to a great many favourable comments from show visitors. In just a few short weeks this new preamplifier has drawn widespread acclaim from everyone who have heard it.

The original Music First Audio Passive magnetic Preamplifier offered a previously unheard level of sonic transparency. It was launched in 2003 and received glowing reviews across the international Hi Fi press. The Music First Preamplifier holds the following prestigious awards:

Hi Fi News Awards 2004 'Editors Choice' January 2005; Hi Fi News Awards 2005 'Preamplifier of the year' November 2005; Positive Feedback Online 'Writers Choice' Award 2005; Six Moons 'Best of 2005' Award; Hi Fi News Awards 2006 'Preamplifier of the year' November 2006 (the first time in the magazine's fifty year history that any product has won twice) and Hi Fi World Awards 2006 'Preamplifier of the year' January 2007.

Our reference model builds on this success. The result of three years of research and development, coupled with thirty plus years of world class transformer design, no aspect has been left to chance. Every component and each material has been chosen specifically for its properties and performance in this application. We have listened to the comments of our many satisfied customers and we have listened to every option and component.

We proudly present our new reference class preamplifier.

Features

	Introducing the "Nickel Brick" (TX102-mkIV) transformer featuring refined winding geometry, a new 25% bigger core and improved shielding characteristics resulting in unparalleled sonic performance
	Six transformer configuration to provide:
	Transformer isolated Record output
	Transformer isolated Auxiliary output
	TX102 MkIV Main Output
	46 position level control from - 60dB to +6 dB
	Four unbalanced inputs on 'CMC' gold plated, high quality RCA connectors.
	Two balanced inputs on Neutrik gold plated nickel XLR sockets
	Dual main output on Neutrik gold plated nickel XLR sockets
	Dual main output on 'CMC' gold plated, high quality RCA connectors.
	Rear panel mounted output ground selector switch.
	All internal components mounted on a thick, heavy, dual material laminate block for added weight, stability and vibration immunity.
	Full size 432mm x 85mm x 320 mm case.
	Seamless + 6dB switching offers gain for lower powered sources
	Remote control of level
	Hand built in the UK