Nu-Vista vs McIntosh MA8900
The MA8900's power @ 8ω is 200W against the Nu-Vista's 330W, its max sample rate 384 kHz against 768 kHz, its power @ 4ω 200W against 500W, and its signal-to-noise 80 dB against 107 dB.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$7,804.50
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About the Nu-Vista
The Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista DAC is the digital-to-analog converter in Musical Fidelity's Nu-Vista range, which takes its name from the Nuvistor subminiature vacuum tube used in its output stage. Conversion is handled by an ESS Sabre chip running HyperStream II architecture, supporting PCM audio up to 768kHz along with MQA decoding and DSD512. The output stage runs in Class A using the Nuvistor tube, feeding both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, each available as a fixed or variable-level signal. The variable outputs let the DAC drive a power amplifier directly without a separate preamplifier stage.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- ESS Sabre
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 107 dB
- Output Voltage
- 52.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 147.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA fixed line-level, RCA variable line-level, 4mm banana plug/binding posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 483 × 187 × 510 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 41 kg (90 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 330W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions