Acurus A-150 v. Musical Fidelity X-150

The best thing to do is try it an listen. If you are short on power it might be can improvement though I doubt it.

Wendell

It depends on the rest of your system and matching. The X-150 has an odd sound with a pinched upper midrange but it is still pleasant to listen to. The Acurus is harsh and bright with a metallic, spitty top end. This works if your speakers are soft and lifeless but if they are detailed it will bite your head off.

I tend to agree with both Narrod and Duane, but I wanted to ask some opinions before I bother pulling things apart and fiddling around. The Acurus, I should think, would benefit greatly from a tube preamp.

I agree that tubes might help the Acurus. I'm not sure it will sound better than the integrated alone. If you own both
it's worth a try.

Wendell