FAITHFUL TO THE MUSIC: RECREATING AN ICON

We speak to Musical Fidelity designer Simon Quarry about his work and the philosophy behind the resurrected A1 integrated amplifier

Simon Quarry has worked at Musical Fidelity for more than 20 years and is the engineer responsible for resurrecting the company’s A1 amplifier. It wasn’t a simple job, given the more restrictive legal requirements of today and the need to maintain the much-loved character of the mid-’80s original. We talk with Simon about his career, the various Musical Fidelity products he has worked on and what makes the A1 such a desirable amplifier. What Hi-Fi?: What is your job title and role at Musical Fidelity? Simon Quarry: My job title is Audio Designer. In that role, I design and re-evaluate the analogue sections in Musical Fidelity products – both new and historical – and have a hand in the concept and design of casework, digital control etc. When did you…

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What Hi-Fi? (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2023

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