Henley Audio Blog

01 December 2023

Musical Fidelity releases two new models to the Nu-Vista series

Two new products join the Nu-Vista range, expanding the current offering to now include both a Phono Stage, and DAC, operating with Nuvistor valves and Class-A efficiency.

The Nu-Vista family is a continued labour of love for Musical Fidelity. Nuvistor tubes were invented in the 1950s to solve the many shortcomings of conventional tubes. Unlike the conventional tubes, Nuvistor tubes offer very high reliability, low microphony, low noise, consistency from batch to batch, small size, relatively low power consumption and great technical performance.

Since the reintroduction of the Nu-Vista series at the beginning of 2023, Musical Fidelity have brought to market a variety of amplification solutions within their flagship range. Today, they venture into the world of source devices with the introduction of the Nu-Vista DAC and the Nu-Vista Vinyl 2. 

Both devices benefit from the other advancements already made in the development of the new Nu-Vista by Musical Fidelity series, including their massive aluminium housing and clear front-mounted control screens. They also tread new ground for the series, as exceptional high-end solutions for digital or vinyl playback.  

Like all Nu-Vistas, their mechanical construction is uncompromisingly rigid and solid in typical Musical Fidelity tradition. Front panel and side panels are milled from extruded aluminium profiles and are extremely massive. The massive aluminium case acts as a Faraday cage. It protects the incredibly sensitive phono stage internals against outer electromagnetic fields.

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The Nu-Vista DAC and Vinyl 2 share to following product features: 

  • Proven audio circuitry utilising Nuvistor tube technology 
  • NEW redesigned front-panel with impressive display 
  • Super Silent Power Transformer technology 
  • Extensive adjustment options 
  • Multiple connection options 
  • Luxury feel and class-leading sound 

Nu-Vista Vinyl 2

The Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 is a true flagship phono stage, offering exceptional build quality, class-leading sound and extensive adjustability to suit almost any record or cartridge. Boasting a fully balanced and discrete electrical design behind its imposing façade, this is a must-experience product for any high-end system. 

The Nu-Vista Vinyl 2 is a phono stage without limitation. Making use of the finest components, and employing them in a sophisticated, meticulously engineered manner, this device is capable of delivering music like nothing else available today.  

Nu-Vista DAC

The Nu-Vista DAC represents the pinnacle of digital-to-analogue conversion. Built-around industry-leading ESS 32-bit HyperStream II DAC architecture, the input and output options of this sensational device means you can accommodate a whole world of digital audio with the highest possible sound quality.

The Nu-Vista DAC represents the best of the best in digital-to-analogue conversion, combining extensive compatibility and adjustability with true high-end sound performance, all housed in an elegant-yet-imposing chassis that can take pride of place in any high-end system. 

For further information on these products, please visit their corresponding product pages from the links below. 

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