Musical Fidelity NU-VISTA Vinyl S

Nu-Vista Vinyl S - Overview

The Nu-Vista Vinyl S brings the same state-of-the-art nuvistor tube phono preamplifier technology—originally developed for the acclaimed Nu-Vista Vinyl 2—to a new, highly competitive price point. Through meticulous engineering and intelligent design refinements, Musical Fidelity’s team has succeeded in preserving the essence of the Nu-Vista experience while making it more attainable to discerning audiophiles.

At the heart of the Vinyl S lies identical core circuitry and the signature nuvistor Class A topology that have defined the sonic excellence of its bigger sibling. The exact same technology is made more affordable by smart revisions and layout optimizations on a technical PCB level and reductions in the overall mechanical footprint by 45%.

These revisions translate into a product with decreased size and cost that is still showcasing the luxurious tactile quality and distinctive aesthetic identity synonymous with Musical Fidelity’s legendary nuvistor products. The result is a refined embodiment of high-end analog performance, engineered to deliver the same rich, dynamic, and emotionally engaging sound that defines the Nu-Vista by Musical Fidelity brand.

Perfectly complementing the Nu-Vista 600.2 and Nu-Vista 800.2 integrated amplifiers, the Vinyl S stands as a testament to our enduring commitment to craftsmanship, technology, and emotional high-end high fidelity - Musical Fidelity.

Nu-Vista Vinyl S In Brief

• Same technical design as Vinyl 2, but revised phono PCB and nuvistor tube layout for decreased size and cost
• Fully balanced and discrete design
• 3-part gain stage with Class A circuitry
• Split-passive RIAA, DECCA & COLUMBIA equalisation
• Two-step subsonic filter (Switchable: OFF – Mild – Standard)
• Low Noise Nu-Vista Class A circuitry
• 8x 7586 Nuvistors in balanced buffer circuit
• MM (40, 43dB) & MC (60, 63dB) capable with +6dB option for each gain setting
• Separate output and input stages - connect multiple inputs and ouputs simultaneously
• Super Silent Power Transformer
• Discrete input power filtering and DC blocking circuitry
• 2x RCA inputs
• 2x balanced XLR input
• 1x RCA output
• 1x balanced XLR output
• Slim Nu-Vista S chassis construction
• Around 45% decreased mechanical footprint
• Colour display with loading settings and clear selected input
• Load settings stored for each input
• Dimmable display
• Nu-Vista slim „S“ Remote Control