Musical Fidelity’s M3x ViNYL is a no-compromise phono stage. Connectivity is straightforward, consisting of an input and an output. These connections cannot be overloaded at the input or limited in the output driving capacity. The M3x ViNYL can be set for either MM or MC and exact loading. It offers state-of-the art technical and sonic performance just like the M6x ViNYL. Like its bigger brother the M6x ViNYL, the M3x ViNYL uses entirely discrete circuitry, which results in better technical measurements and better sound. For the first time, in the M3x ViNYL Musical Fidelity is using its new proprietary power supply solution that has zero standby power consumption. Absolutely zero! It is a super green product, and there probably isn’t another product in existence with an ecological standby function like this. The M3x ViNYL has a steel chassis and a thick, heavy aluminum frontplate, which brings outstanding rigidity to the entire system and at the same time offers splendid isolation from outside interference. The quality of the outside chassis finish, which is beyond beautiful, as well as the electronics inside - all wired by hand - is maintained by the highest manufacturing standards, which Musical Fidelity now achieves by fully switching the production to be entirely made in the EU.