Musical Fidelity X-CANv8 Headphone Amplifier

The X-CANv8 is a huge advance over the outgoing X-CANv3. The difference is similar to comparing an Audi A4 compared to an Audi RS4. They both look similar but the performance is light years apart. The X-CANv8 will drive any headphone easily (including the wicked AKG1000) and deliver sweet neutral dynamic sound with a colossal sound stage and effortless dynamic range. You simply don’t know what your headphones are capable of until they’re driven by an X-CANv8, it’s that good. Listen and you’ll have your ears and eyes opened to a new world.

Features

Power amp output stage using the same output transistors as the A1. Ultra low output impedance.

Ultra low output impedance. Can drive any headphone available with ease with a completely flat frequency response and low distortion.

Tube triode Class A front end. Exquisite delicate sound.

USB input.  Allows direct input from your computer.

Two headphone outlets. Allows two of you to enjoy yourselves together without disturbing anybody else.

Specifications

Output:

Power
1.3 Watts per channel into 32 Ohms

Output devices per channel
2

Output Impedance
2 Ohms

Line Input:

THD + N, 20Hz to 20kHz
<0.008% typical

 Signal / Noise ratio
>100dB unweighted
>109dB 'A' weighted

 Input Impedance
22 k Ohms

Frequency response
20Hz to 70 kHz, +0, -1db

Connections:

Line Level inputs
1 pair line level RCA connectors

Line Level outputs
1 pair RCA [loop outputs]

Digital inputs
1 USB 1.1 [32, 44.1, 48 kHz sample rates] connection for computer only

 

Power Requirement:

12-0-12V (24V total)

AC at 500mA Using mains adaptor (supplied)

 

Standard Accessories:  

 Power Supply Unit
T48A-24-500-3
1 off

 
Dimensions:  

Main Unit

180mm, 7 inches wide
88mm, 3.5 inches high including feet
240mm, 9.5 inches deep including terminals

 
Weight:  

 

Unboxed
1.85kg, 4.25 lbs

Boxed unit including power supply and all accessories 2.5kg, 5.5 lbs