Headline: The Little Powerhouse: Revisiting the Musical Fidelity F-X Power Amplifier
7. Installation and System Matching
Age: Being nearly 40 years old, the electrolytic capacitors inside may be due for replacement (recapping) to restore original performance.
Heatsink: The distinctive black heatsinks can trap dust.
Reliability: Musical Fidelity amps from this era are generally reliable, but the power switches can become intermittent due to age.
Value: It holds a cult status among vintage British Hi-Fi enthusiasts. It is not extremely expensive, but prices have risen slightly as people rediscover 80s "vintage cool."
Space:
It's a large, heavy amplifier that requires adequate ventilation.